Mental Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Introduction

• Speaker: Clara
• Focus: Mental health in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Goals: Understand concepts, make theory applicable in clinical practice
• Topics: Flem in TCM, 13 Ghost Points, Point combinations

What is Flem?

• Definition: Flem in the body, TCM concept
• Types:
  • Visible Flem: Thick, sticky, hard to get rid of (e.g., cysts, obesity, arterial plaque)
  • Invisible Flem: Affects mental clarity, causes foggy mind, anxiety, depression, etc.

Causes of Flem

• Visible Flem:
  • External factors: Pathogens, diet, lifestyle (e.g., smoking)
  • Internal factors: Weak constitution, genetics
• Invisible Flem: All causes include mental disorders, possibly genetics, diet, emotional trauma

Treatment of Flem

• Diet: Clean, free of sugar, dairy, processed foods, alcohol
• Supplements: Ensure all necessary nutrients (omega-3s, etc.)
• Healthy Gut: Focus on gut health
• Lifestyle: Fresh air, exercise, counseling
• Support: Emotional support from friends and family

Best Acupuncture Point for Flem

• Stomach 40 (ST40): Effective for clearing any kind of Flem (visible and invisible)

13 Ghost Points by Sun Si-Miao

• Purpose: Grounding patients, calming mental disturbances
• Clinical Usage: Usually 1-3 points per treatment, not all 13 at once
• Language Note: “Ghost” refers to spirits occupying the mind, creating mental disturbances

Specific Ghost Points

1. Lung 11 (LU11): Breakup of partnership
2. Large Intestine 11 (LI11): Loss of control, rage
3. Stomach 6 (ST6): PTSD, located on clenching muscle
4. Spleen 1 (SP1): Emotional eating, needs pricking to bleed

• Combination: SP1 + Gallbladder 34 (GB34) for poor body image and emotional eating

5. Bladder 62 (BL62): Overwhelmed by responsibilities, past sexual abuse trauma
6. Pericardium 7 (PC7): Broken heart
7. Pericardium 8 (PC8): Paranoia
8. Ren 1 (R1): Body image issues affecting sexual activity, sensitive location
9. Ren 24 (R24): People who never smile or laugh, consumed by dark thoughts
10. Du 16 (D16): Resistance to change, dangerous point
11. Du 23 (D23): Dementia, supports calmed state and memory
12. Du 26 (D26): Intergenerational trauma, people who laugh nervously
13. Yintang: Enlightenment and inner connection (alternative to Guifeng)

Resources and Additional Information

• Clara’s Offerings: Books, downloadable PDFs, and courses related to TCM and acupuncture
• Website: Acore Academy
• Available Courses: Free courses on mental health, comprehensive courses on various TCM treatments, CEC approved
• Subscription Encouragement: Subscribe to Clara’s channels for more content

Conclusion

• Reminder: Effective use of these points can help in treating mental health issues and emotional disturbances
• Call to Action: Explore more resources on Clara’s website and subscribe to her channel