Categories: Disease Treatments

Hypochondriac pain

One or both sides of the torso have pain.

Western medicine – hepatitis, Gallbladder pleura infections, intercostals neuralgia (more common in women)

TCM – controlled by Liver (Qi stagnation, emotions), may also be caused by injury or Blood Stasis, Damp/Heat i.e. jaundice, poor diet, or Liver Yin deficiency.

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1 Excess
2 Deficiency

Excess

Liver Qi stagnation, Blood Stasis, Damp/Heat

P/T – soothe Liver Gallbladder to remove stagnation from Jing Luo

Acupuncture – sedate, foot jueyin and shaoyang, LR 14, 3, SJ 6, GB 34 (soothe Liver Gallbladder), ST 36

– nausea – Ren 12

– Blood Stasis – BL 17, SP 6, 21

– Damp/Heat – PC 6, Ren 12, ST 44

Deficiency

Yin deficiency, intermittent dull pain that is worse with activity and fatigue

P/T – nourish Yin, soothe Liver

Acupuncture – tonify and sedate, foot jueyin, Shu, BL 18, 23, LR 14 & 2 (soothe Liver Qi, deficient Heat),

ST 36 & SP 6 (Produce Qi and blood)

– dizziness – Du 20, GB 20

Alternative treatment methods

auricular – LR, GB, shenmen, chest, medium to strong stimulation

injection – Hua Tou Jia Ji with corresponding painful ribs, keep needle just above where sensation occurs and inject vitamin B12 or 10% glucose electro – add to points chosen, continuous mild frequency, 10-15 minutes

7 star – on ashi points (Blood Stasis) then cup, also try scrapping

Must Read: Mechanism of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (how it works)

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.