TCM Recipes

Winter Mood Booster: Remedies for Seasonal Blues

(Winter Depression 19): BL2, ST6, Ha2, CV3, TV13

Low mood in winter, Lethargy, Lack of motivation

This recipe targets depression with BL2 (Zanzhu) for forehead and emotional support, ST6 (Jiache) for facial and emotional support, Ha2 (Sibai) for facial and emotional support, CV3 (Zhongji) to tonify lower jiao, and TV13 (Tianshu) for lower abdomen. It reduces lethargy. Contraindications: Avoid Ha2 near eyes; use caution with CV3 in abdominal conditions.

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Visualize the acupuncture points as you seek balance and harmony within. Begin with BL2, located at the inner edges of the eyebrows, slightly above the eye sockets. This point, known as Zanzhu, supports emotional well-being and alleviates feelings of sadness, clearing the mind of negativity. Next, focus on ST6, situated at the angle of the jaw, just in front of the masseter muscle. Jiache aids in lifting the spirit and promoting clarity, helping to dispel lethargy and boost motivation. Now, bring your attention to Ha2, found just below the cheekbone in line with the pupil. Sibai enhances both facial vitality and emotional strength, fostering a sense of lightness and joy. Shift your awareness to CV3, located on the lower abdomen, about two fingerbreadths below the navel. Zhongji tonifies the lower jiao, invigorating the body's energy and combating fatigue. Finally, concentrate on TV13, situated on the lower abdomen, approximately two fingerbreadths lateral to the midline, at the same level as CV3. Tianshu supports the lower abdominal area, enhancing energy flow and reducing feelings of sluggishness. As you visualize these points, breathe deeply, allowing the energy to circulate through your body. With each breath, imagine warmth and light enveloping these areas, dissolving heaviness and bringing forth vitality. Embrace this moment to release any lingering weight of winter depression. Envision your mood lifting, your motivation returning, and your spirit brightening. Allow the natural rhythms of your body to restore balance, guiding you toward a state of ease and contentment. Engage fully with this process, inviting positivity to flow effortlessly within you.