TCM Recipes

Summer Heat Relief: Combat Fatigue and Excessive Sweating

Summer Heat Exhaustion 17: BL5, ST9, Ha5, GV4, BV3

Excessive sweating, Night sweats, Thirst, Fatigue

This recipe incorporates BL5 (Wuchu) for head and heat, ST9 (Renying) for neck and heat, Ha5 (Jiache) for facial and heat symptoms, GV4 (Mingmen) to tonify Yang, and BV3 (Wushu) for lower abdomen. It alleviates summer exhaustion. Contraindications: Avoid Ha5 near face; use caution with GV4 in pregnancy.

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BioCoherence Meditation

As you continue to deepen your breath and settle into this moment, bring your awareness to the sensations of summer heat within your body. Imagine the warmth radiating from your skin, the moisture of sweat, and the fatigue that may linger. To harmonize this energy, visualize the acupuncture points that support you.

Begin with BL5, located at the back of your head, near the base of your skull. This point helps clear heat and alleviate headaches, promoting clarity and calmness. Feel the cooling energy flowing from this point, nourishing the head and releasing excess heat.

Next, focus on ST9, found on the neck, just beside the Adam's apple. This point aids in dispelling heat from the throat and neck, allowing for a gentle release of tension and discomfort. Envision a soothing wave washing over this area, bringing relief and rejuvenation.

Now, bring your attention to Ha5, situated on the jaw. This point addresses facial heat and tension. Imagine a soft, cooling breeze enveloping your face, relieving any discomfort and restoring balance.

Shift your focus to GV4, located near the lower back. This point tonifies Yang energy, providing warmth and strength. Visualize a radiant light at this point, energizing your entire body, replenishing your vitality, and dispelling fatigue.

Finally, connect with BV3, located in the lower abdomen. This point supports the lower organs and can help ground and stabilize your energy. Picture a warm, comforting light surrounding this area, fostering a sense of stability and calm.

As you hold these points in your mind, breathe deeply and allow their energies to harmonize within you. Imagine a bright, balanced energy flowing effortlessly through your body, alleviating excessive sweating, night sweats, and thirst. Feel this energy restoring your vitality, leaving you refreshed and revitalized.

Continue to breathe deeply, embracing the warmth of summer while staying balanced and cool. Allow this sensation to wash over you, bringing you back to a state of harmony and well-being, naturally and effortlessly.