 |
 |
 |
|
The Five Phases of Acupuncture in the Classical Texts, 765 pp.
This book builds is based on original translations from the ancient Chinese Classics, including the medical classics (the Huangdineijing Suwen and Lingshu), the Confucian Classics (the Confucian Analects, the Great Learning, the Doctrine of the Mean, and the Works of Mencius), and the Daoist Classics (the Daodejing, Zhangzi, and the Huainanzi) concerning all relevant material on the Five Phases and Twelve Organs of acupuncture in early China. These translations are so unique because the Pinyin and Chinese characters accompany each line of text accompanied by detailed discussions of important terms extending down to the etymological level so that the reader, without having to know Chinese, can have an accurate understanding of the meaning these passages convey, especially in relation to the fundamentally important Five Phase terms. Many of these terms, especially those on the psycho-emotional level, have never been translated into English before. This protocol enables the reader to extend his or her understanding in the creative ways demanded of a clinical or creative situation while remaining fully rooted to the ancient perspective.
The Five Phases of acupuncture form the basis of all acupuncture traditions and are relevant today in providing the systematic context with which the Body/Mind/Spirit integration so necessary to any wholistic healing modality can take place. The Five Phase system of ancient China is a powerful approach to healing. It enables one to see patients in terms of an integrated whole and contributes to any understanding of healing that goes beyond symptomatic relief or even prevention by restoring and empowering humanity.
In the Five Phase system, this Empowerment is based on the inter-relationship between the physical Organs and their associated Emotions, Spirits, and Virtues. The goal in this early approach to acupuncture was to use the Spirit of each Organ to transform its associated Emotion to its corresponding Virtue and then transform all of these Virtues to the higher Virtue of Dao. Only a very cursory explanation of these Spirits and Virtues has been defined in the English language prior to this current text. And yet they are absolutely essential in understanding how to practice healing on this higher level. The Spirits include the Yi/Intention, the Zhi/Will, the Shen/Spirit, the Po/Instinct, and the Hun/Perspective. The Virtues include Xin/Accountability, Zhi/Wisdom, Li/Appropriateness, Yi/Righteousness, and Ren/Humanity.
To fully understand these terms and their application to clinical practice, detailed discussions are given as to their function and use in ancient as well as current times including ancient Five Phase temperament prototypes as well as the more modern integration with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM provides the advantage of using Chinese Medicine with Herbs and Foods while the Five Phases provides a much more detailed psycho-physical profile.
A detailed examination of this entire system is explained in this book for teachers, students and practitioners as well as the interested layperson.
___
"Unbelievable manuscript!!!! This is a monumental contribution to East Asian medical literature based on detailed linguistic excavations of ancient Chinese texts and astute interpretations of the classical and contemporary world. Dennis has unearthed a precious stratum of classical thought that is sure to have a major impact on the scholarship and practice of Asian medicine."
-Ted Kaptchuk, author of "The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine"
___
"There can be no doubt that in writing The Five Phases of Acupuncture, Dennis Willmont is fulfilling his Destiny and living his Dao. The book glows with the unmistakable light of a work inspired not only by intelligence, research, and clinical experience but also by transcendent purpose and spiritual devotion. This book is the real deal, a painstaking piece of scholarship, an original and authentic vision, and a joyous journey into the world of transformational healing. Like the treasured medical texts of China's ancient past, this book is a flower that will blossom perennially in the libraries of acupuncture students and practitioners for many years to come."
-Lorie Eve Dechar, author of "Five Spirits: Alchemical Acupuncture for Psychological and Spiritual Healing"
___
"This extensively researched text can serve as a valuable reference for all acupuncturists, irrespective of their style of practice. The etymology of the characters is especially helpful in rooting the commentary in the rich symbolism of Daoist texts, enabling practitioners to grasp the wider context of seemingly simple words and sentences. The text is interspersed with historical references, mythological stories, tables and diagrams, ensuring that practitioners will be able to endlessly find new gems of inspiration and illumination. Dennis has admirably empowered practitioners to delve deeper into the wisdom of the classical world."
-Niki H. Bilton, M.Ac (UK), MBAcC (UK), L.Ac (MD); Academic Dean, Ongiara College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Ontario, Canada
___
"This organized acupuncture reference book provides valuable
insight into using the Five Phases of acupuncture as was used in the
traditional way of ancient China.
Treatment that incorporates everyday activity, thought, nourishment and
pathogenic factor into one wholistic healing process. This text is authored by Dennis Willmont an experienced acupuncturist/herbalist
who has been practicing since 1971. Dennis incorporates his extensive study of
Taijiquan, and Daoist meditation with his exposure to Modern Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, Vietnamese, and European Styles of acupuncture into his interpretation
and commentary. The Five Phases of Acupuncture takes the reader from early acupuncture texts
and translations, five phase diagnostic features and patterns to Chinese medicine
formulas. The text also incorporates the use of essential oils, Western herbs
and food principles. Creating
a text that makes the intricacy and divergence of information of traditional Five
Phase Chinese Medicine more accessible is quite an undertaking. Diagnostic interpretation that includes the
physical and emotional component of the patterns and the author’s case studies
weave a pattern that is consistent and offers insight to the reader. Practitioners who have not yet incorporated Five Phase
acupuncture into their practice will benefit from information gained from this
book.-Diane Iuliano, L.Ac., M.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
___
"The obvious in-depth research, alone, is stunning. I am truly impressed, especially by the elegance and comprehensiveness of the work, the detail, the quality of articulation, and the thoughtfulness of it. I was struck by the thought that here is someone who really wants people to understand how to think about and use this art and science."
-Sherry Edwards, Research Assistant in Schizophrenia Research
___
"I absolutely adored the reading. There is so much there. I will have a lot to go back to refer to, and study. Your layout and organization is impeccable. I loved all the tables and diagrams. I am thoroughly fascinated by this work. This book reflects your seriousness for scholarship and devotion to the continuation of the Classical Chinese traditions. It is extremely important to not let those teachings die. And yet you integrate that into 21st century life. I just don't know how to congratulate you enough."
-Jan Danner, Operations Manager, 25-Year Tibetan and Zen Practitioner
___
"It captivated me. I liked the simplicity of the ancient texts and their explanation and how they wrapped around the complexity of Chinese Medicine. This is a complex subject rendered into simple language that makes it accessible and comprehensible so I want to read more."
-Donna-Marie Nutile, B.S. Computer Science, B.S. Political Science, B.A. Chinese Language, Reiki Master, Director of Product Marketing, Director of Product Management
___
"I liked the importance of how everything fits together in a deeper way; how the body affects the mind and the importance of diet on a higher and more complete level."
-Dan Crews
___
"I found this book fascinating to read. This book is surely an amazing thing not only for its sheer erudition, but also for the astonishing connections that Dennis has made among the many areas of acupuncture and philosophical study/history that he has explored. These connections and interconnections are fascinating to read about and have lead to self-knowledge even on my elementary level. It will certainly be a text of extreme importance and helpfulness for anyone who chooses to study or receive acupuncture as a healing art. Dennis is a true Master."
-Carol Kilroy, Retired Educator
__________________________________________________________________________________________
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
Features
Table of Contents
PREFACE 1
INTRODUCTION 3
A TRUE WHOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALING 3
EARLY ACUPUNCTURE TEXTS 4
- The Huangdi Neijing 4
- The Jiayijing 9
EARLY CONFUCIAN TEXTS 10
- Organization of the Classic Texts 10
- Principle Authors 10
Confucius 10
Mencius 11 - The Five Classics 12
Book of History 12
Spring and Autumn Annals 12 - The Four Books 12
The Analects 12
The Great Learning 12
The Doctrine of the Mean 12
The Mencius 13
A PHILOSOPHY OF PATTERN/TEMPLATE TERMS 13
- The Pattern/Templates and Mutual Correspondence 13
- Five Phase Sequencing 16
- Mutual Correspondence 17
TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING THROUGH THE FIVE PHASES 23
- Treatment Protocols for the Four Levels 26
Physical Level 26
Psycho-Emotional Level 26
Spirit Level 26
Empowerment Level 28
Xìn/Accountability 信 28
Zhì/Wisdom 智 29
Lǐ/Appropriateness 禮 29
Yì/Righteousness 義 29
Rén/Humanity 仁 30
Ministerial Fire 30
THE LEFT/RIGHT, ASCENDING/DESCENDING IMBALANCES 30
TRANSFORMATION OF THE FIVE PHASES IN THE DAODEJING 30
- Hierarchy of the Virtue/Empowerments 31
- Transcending the Virtue/Empowerments of the Five Phases 34
- Returning to Dào 34
A TRANSLATION PROTOCOL 35
THE TWELVE MERIDIANS 37
SPLEEN: YIN SOIL 37
- The Pattern/Template 37
Direction: The Center 38
Spirit: The Yì/Intention 47
The Emotion: Thinking/Worry 51
Dreams 53
The Virtue: Xìn/Accountability 54
Virtue and the Five Phases 54
The Universal Context 56
Human Meaning 59
Anchor of Possibilities 61
Cycles of Development 64
- Spleen Diagnosis 70
Temperament 70
The Soil Phase Temperament 70
The Balanced/Soil 71
The Spleen Temperament 72
Physical Diagnosis 74
Pulse 74
Organ Size and Position 74
General Physical Disorders 76
Excess and Deficiency 76
Disorders of the Exterior 77
Disorders of the Interior 77
Physical Problems 78
Facial Diagnosis: Soil 78
General Diagnostic Features 78
The Mouth and Lips 78
Bridge of the Nose 79
Upper Eyelids 79
Lower Cheeks 79
Testing the Emotions 80
Primary Issues of the Soil Phase 80
Soil Phase Questions 81
STOMACH: YANG SOIL 84
- The Pattern/Template 84
Yin-Yang Inversions 84
Emotion 87
Dreams 87
- Stomach Diagnosis 88
Temperament 88
Left/Right, Ascending/Descending Imbalances 88
The Stomach Temperament 90
Physical Diagnosis 91
Classical Descriptions 91
Constitutional Imbalances 92
General Physical Disorders 93
Disorders of the Exterior 94
Excess and Deficiency 94
Physical Problems 94
KIDNEY: YIN WATER 96
- The Pattern/Template 96
The Yin Kidney 98
The Yang Kidney 105
The Direction: North 106
The Tone: Yu 108
The Activity: Standing 108
The North Revisited 109
Spirit: The Will 112
The Emotions: CONCERN, DOUBT, and FEAR 115
Dreams 117
The Virtue: Zhì/Wisdom 117
Alchemy, Immortality, and the Martial Arts 125
Wudang Mountain and the Pattern/Templates 125
Wudang History 130
Zhang Sanfeng: Daoist Saint 134
Imperial Patronage 139
Zhang Sanfeng and Wudang Mountain 140
Wudang in Beijing: The White Cloud Monastery 140
Wudang and the Taiji Poles 141
- Kidney Diagnosis 150
Temperament 150
The Water Phase Temperament 150
The Tàiyīn Temperament 150
The Kidney Temperament 152
Physical Diagnosis 153
Pulse 153
Organ Size and Position 153
General Disorders 155
Disorders of the Exterior 156
Disorders of the Interior 156
Excess and Deficiency 157
Physical Problems 157
Physique 158
Facial Diagnosis: Water 158
General Diagnostic Features 158
The Ears 159
Size 159
Philtrum 160
The Chin 160
Hairline 161
Upper Forehead 161
Under-Eye Area 161
Testing the Emotions of the Water Phase 161
Primary Issues of the Water Phase 161
Psycho-Emotional Presentation of the Water Phase 162
Water Phase Questions 162
BLADDER: YANG WATER 166
- The Pattern/Template 166
Physical 166
Emotional 167
Dreams 168
- Bladder Diagnosis 169
Temperament 169
The Left/Right, Ascending/Descending Imbalances 169
The Bladder Temperament 170
Physical Diagnosis 171
Classical Descriptions 171
Constitutional Imbalances 171
General Physical Disorders 172
Disorders of the Exterior 173
Physical Imbalances 173
HEART: YIN IMPERIAL FIRE 176
- The Pattern/Template 176
Direction: The South 177
Spirit: The Sh¨¦n/Spirit 184
The Emotion: Joy 186
Dreams 191
The Virtue: L¨«/Appropriateness 192
Definition 192
Balance in the Psycho-Social Realm 193
Connection to the Living Heart 199
Inner and Outer Ritualized Behavior 203
Self-Correction Versus Control by Others 206
Connection to D¨¤o 208
Spontaneity and Effortlessness 210
Cultivation 212
- Heart Diagnosis 214
Temperament 214
The Fire Phase Temperament 214
The Tàiyáng Temperament 215
The Heart Temperament 216
Physical Diagnosis 217
Pulse 217
Organ Size and Position 217
Disorders of the Exterior 219
Disorders of the Interior 219
Excess and Deficiency 219
Facial Diagnosis: Fire 220
General Diagnostic Features 220
Eye Size 220
Eye Shape 221
Eye Set 221
Eye Slant 221
Eye Corners 221
White-Sided Eyes 221
Testing the Emotions of the Fire Phase 222
Primary Issues of the Fire Phase 222
Psycho-Emotional Presentation of the Fire Phase 223
Fire Phase Questions 223
SMALL INTESTINE: YANG IMPERIAL FIRE 226
- The Pattern/Template 226
Physical 226
Psycho-Emotional 228
Dreams 229
- Small Intestine Diagnosis 230
Temperament 230
Left/Right, Ascending/Descending Imbalances 230
The Small Intestine Temperament 231
Physical Diagnosis 233
Diagnostic Features 233
Constitutional Imbalances 233
General Physical Disorders 234
Disorders of the Exterior 234
Excess and Deficiency 235
Physical Problems 235
PERICARDIUM: YIN MINISTERIAL FIRE 236
- The Pattern/Template 236
Ministerial Fire 236
The Pericardium and the Heart 239
The Pericardium and the Kidneys 240
- Pericardium Diagnosis 243
Temperament 243
The Balanced Pericardium Temperament 243
Physical Diagnosis 244
Classical Descriptions 244
Testing the Emotions of the Yin Ministerial Fire Phase 245
Primary Issues 245
Psycho-Emotional Presentation of the Yin Ministerial Fire Phase 246
Ministerial Fire Questions 246
TRIPLE HEATER: YANG MINISTERIAL FIRE 248
- The Pattern/Template 248
- The Triple Heater in Ancient Chinese Mythology 253
The Triple Heater in Alchemy 258
The Three Heaters 260
The Upper Heater 261
The Middle Heater 262
The Lower Heater 262
- Extended Meaning 263
- Triple Heater Diagnosis 265
Temperament 265
The Balanced Triple Heater Temperament 265
Physical Diagnosis 266
Classical Descriptions 266
Constitutional Imbalances 267
Testing the Emotions of the Yang Ministerial Fire Phase 268
Primary Issues 268
Psycho-Emotional Presentation of the Yin Ministerial Fire Phase 268
Ministerial Fire Questions 269
LUNG: YIN METAL 270
- The Pattern/Template 270
The Direction: West 272
Spirit: The Pò/Instinct 281
The Seven Pò 285
The Three Worms 286
The Nine Worms 287
The Atavistic Side of the P¨°/Instinct 288
The Constructive Side of the P¨°/Instinct 289
The Emotion: Grief and Sadness 291
Dreams 294
The Virtue: Y¨¬/Righteousness 295
Model of Correct Behavior 295
Personal Gain 301
Doing the Right Thing 304
The Seven Levels of Judgment 308
The Psycho-Emotional Aspects of Metal in Modern Psychology 309
Psycho-Spiritual Integration 309
Grief and Sadness 310
Shame 312
- Lung Diagnosis 321
Temperament 321
The Metal Phase Temperament 321
The Shǎoyīn Temperament 322
Excess and Deficiency 323
The Lung Temperament 324
Physical Diagnosis 326
Pulse 326
Organ Size and Position 326
General Physical Disorders 328
Disorders of the Exterior 328
Disorders of the Interior 329
Excess and Deficiency 329
Physical Problems 330
Facial Diagnosis: Metal 330
General Diagnostic Features 330
The Nose 331
Cheekbones and Upper Cheeks 331
Testing the Emotions of the Metal Phase 332
Primary Issues of the Metal Phase 332
Psycho-Emotional Presentation of the Metal Phase 332
Metal Phase Questions 333
LARGE INTESTINE: YANG METAL 335
- The Pattern/Template 335
- Diagnosis 336
Temperament 336
Left/Right, Ascending/Descending Imbalances 336
The Large Intestine Temperament 338
Physical Diagnosis 339
Diagnostic Features 339
Constitutional Imbalances 339
General Physical Disorders 340
Disorders of the Exterior 340
Excess and Deficiency 341
Hot Disorders 341
Physical Problems 341
LIVER: YIN WOOD 343
- The Pattern/Template 343
The Direction: East 347
The Phase: Wood 354
The Disposition: Movement 356
Spirit: The Hún 360
Spirits of Heaven 360
Etymology 361
Definition 363
Origin/Formation/Destination 364
The Three Hún 366
Indications 368
The Emotion: Anger 368
Dreams 369
The Virtue: Ren/Humanity 370
Etymology 370
Central Importance 373
Outward Extension 375
Family Extension 378
Self-Reflection 380
- Liver Diagnosis 381
Temperament 381
The Wood Phase Temperament 381
The Shǎoyáng Temperament 382
The Liver Temperament 383
Physical Diagnosis 385
Pulse 385
Organ Size and Position 385
General Physical Disorders 387
Excess and Deficiency 388
Disorders of the Exterior 388
Disorders of the Interior 388
Physical Problems 388
Facial Diagnosis: Wood 389
General Diagnostic Features 389
The Eyebrows 389
Brow Bones 390
Between Eyebrows and Nose 390
Temples 391
Eye Depth 391
Sclera 391
Jaw 391
Testing the Emotions of the Wood Phase 391
Primary Issues of the Wood Phase 391
Psycho-Emotional Presentation of the Wood Phase
392
Wood Phase Questions 392
GALL BLADDER: YANG WOOD 395
- The Pattern/Template 395
Physical 395
Emotional 398
Dreams 400
- Gall Bladder Diagnosis 401
Temperament 401
The Left/Right, Ascending/Descending Imbalances 401
The Gall Bladder Temperament 402
Physical Diagnosis 403
Classical Descriptions 403
Constitutional Imbalances 403
General Physical Disorders 405
Disorders of the Exterior 405
Excess and Deficiency 405
Physical Problems 406
THE FIVE PHASES AND THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF TCM 407
Spleen Yin Soil in TCM 407
- The Cosmological Root of Soil Imbalances 407
- The Psycho-Emotional Root of Soil Imbalances 409
Spleen Qi 411
Spleen Yang 412
Spleen Blood 412
Spleen Damp 413
- Herbal Properties for the Soil Phase 413
- Deficient Spleen Qi 414
TCM Indications 414
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 414
Family 414
Love 415
Livelihood 415
Activity 416
Dietary Habits 416
Treatment Strategies 416
Acupuncture 416
Chinese Herbs 417
Western Herbs 418
Essential Oils 418
Food 418
- Deficient Spleen Yang 419
TCM Indications 419
Deficient Spleen Yang 419
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 420
Family 420
Love 421
Livelihood 422
Activity 422
Dietary Habits 422
Treatment Strategies 422
Acupuncture 422
Chinese Herbs 423
Western Herbs 423
Essential Oils 423
Food 423
- Deficient Cold Stomach 424
TCM Indications 424
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 424
Treatment Strategies 424
Acupuncture 424
Western Herbs 425
Food 425
- Deficient Spleen Blood 425
TCM Indications 425
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 426
Family 426
Love 426
Livelihood 427
Activity 427
Dietary Habits 428
Treatment Strategies 428
Acupuncture 428
Chinese Herbs 428
Essential Oils 429
Food 429
- Damp Distresses the Spleen 429
TCM Indications 429
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 429
Family 429
Love 430
Livelihood 430
Activity 430
Dietary Habits 431
Treatment Strategies 431
Acupuncture 431
Chinese Herbs 431
Western Herbs 432
Essential Oils 432
Food 433
- External Damp Obstructing the Spleen 433
TCM Indications 433
Treatment Strategies 433
Acupuncture 433
Chinese Herbs 434
Western Herbs 434
Food 434
KIDNEY YIN WATER IN TCM 437
- The Psycho-Emotional Root of Kidney Imbalances 437
- Deficient Kidney Yin 438
TCM Indications 438
Psycho-Emotional 438
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 438
General 438
Family 439
Love 440
Livelihood 440
Activity 440
Dietary Habits 441
Treatment Strategies 441
Acupuncture 441
Chinese Herbs 441
Western Herbs 442
Essential Oils 442
Food 443
- Deficient Kidney Yang 444
TCM Indications 444
General 444
Skin 444
Muskulo-Skeletal 444
Head 444
Genito-Urinary 444
Tongue and Pulse 444
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 444
General 444
Family 444
Love 445
Livelihood 445
Activity 445
Dietary Habits 445
Treatment Strategies 445
Acupuncture 445
Chinese Herbs 446
Western Herbs 446
Essential Oils 446
Food 446
- Kidney Damp Disorders 447
TCM Indications 447
Skin 447
Genito-Urinary 447
Tongue and Pulse 447
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 447
General 447
Family 447
Love 448
Livelihood 448
Activity 448
Dietary Habits 449
Treatment Strategies 449
Acupuncture 449
Chinese Herbs 449
Essential Oils 449
Food 449
HEART YIN FIRE IN TCM 451
- The Psycho-Emotional Root of Heart Imbalances 451
- Deficient Heart Qi 451
TCM Indications 451
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 452
General 452
Family 452
Love 453
Livelihood 453
Activity 453
Dietary Habits 454
Treatment Strategies 454
Acupuncture 454
Chinese Herbs 454
Western Herbs 456
Essential Oils 456
Food 456
- Deficient Heart Blood 457
TCM Indications 457
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 457
General 457
Family 458
Love 458
Livelihood 459
Activity 459
Dietary Habits 460
Treatment Strategies 460
Acupuncture 460
Chinese Herbs 460
Western Herbs 462
Essential Oils 463
Food 463
- Deficient Heart Yin 463
TCM Indications 463
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 463
General 463
Family 464
Love 465
Livelihood 466
Activity 466
Dietary Habits 466
Treatment Strategies 466
Acupuncture 466
Chinese Herbs 467
Western Herbs 468
Essential Oils 468
Food 468
- Deficient Heart Yang 469
TCM Indications 469
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 469
General 469
Family 469
Love 470
Livelihood 470
Activity 470
Dietary Habits 470
Treatment Strategies 471
Acupuncture 471
Chinese Herbs 471
Western Herbs 473
Essential Oils 473
Food 473
- Flaming Heart Fire 473
TCM Indications 473
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 473
General 473
Family 474
Love 475
Livelihood 475
Activity 476
Dietary Habits 476
Treatment Strategies 477
Acupuncture 477
Chinese Herbs 477
Western Herbs 478
Essential Oils 478
Food 478
- Phlegm Obstructing the Heart 478
TCM Indications 478
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 478
General 478
Family 479
Love 480
Livelihood 480
Activity 480
Dietary Habits 480
Extended Case Study 481
Treatment Strategies 484
Acupuncture 484
Chinese Herbs 484
Western Herbs 486
Essential Oils 486
Food 486
LUNG YIN METAL IN TCM 489
- The Psycho-Emotional Root of Lung Imbalances 489
Personality Disorders Associated with Deficient Lung Yin and Deficient Lung Qi 491
Combinations of Yin-Yang Dysfunctions 492
- Lung Yin Deficiency 493
TCM Indications 493
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 493
Tuberculosis and Deficient Lung Yin 497
The Great White Plague 497
Famous People 498
Etiology 498
Diagnosis 498
Scientific-Based Treatment 499
Natural Causes 499
Natural Treatment 501
Family 506
Love 506
Livelihood 494
Activity 507
Dietary Habits 507
Treatment Strategies 508
Acupuncture 508
Chinese Herbs 508
Western Herbs 509
Essential Oils 509
Food 509
Extended Case Study 510
Background 510
Struggles During Treatment 510
The Psycho-Emotional Process 511
Physical Reactions to Treatment 511
Boundary Issues 511
Results From Treatment 512
- Lung Qi Deficiency 512
TCM Indications 512
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 513
General 513
The ABCs of Healing Grief and Loss 513
Family 514
Love 516
Livelihood 516
Dietary Habits 516
Treatment Strategies 517
Acupuncture 517
Chinese Herbs 517
Western Herbs 517
Essential Oils 517
Food 518
LIVER YIN WOOD IN TCM 519
- The Psycho-Emotional Root of Liver Imbalances 519
- Stagnant Liver Qi 519
TCM Indications 519
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation: Stagnant Liver Qi 520
General 520
Family 520
Love 522
Livelihood 522
Activity 522
Dietary Habits 522
Treatment Strategies 522
Acupuncture 522
Chinese Herbs 523
Western Herbs 523
Essential Oils 523
Food 523
- Stagnant Liver Qi Invading the Spleen 525
TCM Indications 525
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 525
General 525
Family 525
Love 526
Livelihood 526
Activity 527
Dietary Habits 527
Treatment Strategies 527
Acupuncture 527
Chinese Herbs 527
Western Herbs 528
Essential Oils 528
Food 528
- Liver Blood Deficiency 529
TCM Indications 529
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 529
General 529
Family 529
Love 530
Livelihood 530
Activity 530
Dietary Habits 530
Treatment Strategies 530
Acupuncture 530
Chinese Herbs 531
Western Herbs 531
Essential Oils 531
Food 531
- Liver Yin Deficiency 532
TCM Indications 532
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 532
General 532
Family 532
Love 533
Livelihood 533
Activity 534
Dietary Habits 534
Treatment Strategies 534
Acupuncture 534
Chinese Herbs 534
Western Herbs 536
Essential Oils 536
Food 536
- Blazing Liver Fire 536
TCM Indications 536
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 536
General 536
Family 537
Love 538
Livelihood 538
Activity 539
Dietary Habits 539
Treatment Strategies 539
Acupuncture 539
Chinese Herbs 540
Western Herbs 541
Essential Oils 541
Food 541
- Excess Heat in the Gall Bladder 542
TCM Indications 542
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 542
General 542
Family 542
Love 543
Livelihood 543
Activity 543
Dietary Habits 543
Treatment Strategies 544
Acupuncture 544
Chinese Herbs 544
Western Herbs 544
Essential Oils 544
Food 544
- Liver Wind 545
TCM Indications 545
Five Phase Psycho-Emotional Interpretation 545
Treatment Strategies 545
Acupuncture 545
Chinese Herbs 546
Western Herbs 546
Essential Oils 546
Food 546
APPENDIX 549
BIBLIOGRAPHY 667
CHINESE REFERENCES 667
ENGLISH REFERENCES 667
INDEX 677
ENDNOTES 687
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Helps you along the way. 
