TCM Recipes

Summer Heat Exhaustion: Relief for Excessive Sweating

Summer Heat Exhaustion 14: LI19, ST1, Ha9, GV11, TV6

(Excessive sweating, Night sweats, Thirst, Fatigue)

This recipe targets heat with LI19 (Heliao) for nasal and heat symptoms, ST1 (Chengqi) for facial and heat, Ha9 (Taiyang) for head and heat, GV11 (Shendao) to regulate spine, and TV6 (Zhongzhu) for lower abdomen. It supports energy. Contraindications: Avoid ST1 and Ha9 near eyes; use caution with GV11 in back conditions.

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Summer Heat Exhaustion 14: TCM Cool Relief Path

BioCoherence Meditation

Visualize the acupuncture points that will assist in balancing Summer Heat Exhaustion. Locate LI19, Heliao, at the corner of your nostril, which alleviates nasal congestion and reduces heat. This point helps to clear excess heat from the lungs and supports respiratory health. Next, find ST1, Chengqi, just below your eye, in line with your pupil. This point addresses facial heat and swelling, promoting clarity and vitality within your face and overall energy. Now, focus on Ha9, Taiyang, located in the temple area, within the hollow behind the outer end of the eyebrow. This point soothes headaches and alleviates heat from the head, allowing for mental clarity and relaxation. Shift your attention to GV11, Shendao, which is found on the spine, between the shoulder blades, slightly above the lower neck. This point regulates energy flow along the spine, enhancing vitality and grounding energy. Finally, visualize TV6, Zhongzhu, located on the inner forearm, about one hand's width from the wrist crease. This point supports energy in the lower abdomen, helping to balance bodily functions and alleviate fatigue. As you meditate, imagine the warmth of summer gradually transforming into a cool, soothing breeze. With each breath, visualize the release of excessive heat and sweat. Feel your body becoming lighter, more energized, and balanced. Allow this energy to flow freely through the points you have focused on, harmonizing your body and mind. Picture the heat dissipating, replaced by a refreshing sense of calm and vitality. Continue to breathe deeply, embracing the natural balance that is being restored within you.