TENDONS AND LIGAMENTS - TCM HERBS AND ACUPUNCTURE POINTS TO TREAT TENDONS AND LIGAMENTS

In the human system, each organ system falls into one of five elemental classifications:

 

Circulatory system relates to Fire,

 

Digestive organs and muscles relate to Earth,

 

Respiratory system relates to Metal,

 

Kidney and Urinary system relate to Water, and the 

 

Tendons and Ligaments relate to Wood.

 

We can keep the Wood element (or the tendons and ligaments) well nourished and functioning optimally by periodically massaging corresponding acupressure points and the occasional use of tonic herbal supplements that invigorate the blood, nourish the blood, and prevent blood stagnation, such as Bai shao (White peony Root), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root), and Dang gui (Angelica sinensis).

 

The acupressure-acupuncture points used to treat ligaments and tendons are: 

 

UB17 - enhances qi and blood of the entire body.

 

ST36 - builds qi to nourish the whole body, including tendons, and enhances blood to nourish tendons.

 

LV3 & LV8 - a strongly paired combination to nourish the blood, strengthen the wood element, and nourish tendons.

 

GB34 - master point of tendons.

 

GB 39 - influences the lower leg and influences the qi of the tendons.

 

Click HERE or HERE for sites that have Charts showing the Acupuncture points listed above.

 

 

ACUPUNCTURE POINTS - RELAX THE TENDONS

 

LU5 • Chi Ze • Lung 5 Cubit Marsh. He Sea Point on the Lung Channel. Water Point on Metal Meridian.

Location: At the elbow, in the cubital crease, in the depression lateral to biceps brachii tendon.

Clears Heat From The Lung Opens And Regulates The Water Passages Activates The Channel Relaxes The Tendons Alleviates Pain Lowers Rebellious Qi

Arm Pain  Asthma  Chest Discomfort  • Cough  • Coughing Blood  • Dyspnea  • Elbow Problems  • Fever  • Fever Tidal  • Mastitis  • Respiratory Disorders  • Shoulder Pain  • Thoracic Discomfort  • Throat Soreness  • Wheezing