Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Darlinghurst
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Darlinghurst to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Eczema presents as itchy, inflamed, dry skin that can significantly impact quality of life. In TCM, eczema patterns vary by appearance: red, weeping eczema indicates Damp-Heat; dry, flaky eczema suggests Blood deficiency with Wind-Dryness; and chronic, thickened skin reflects Blood stasis. The Lung governs the skin in TCM, while the Spleen's failure to transform Dampness and the Liver's role in Blood storage all contribute to the condition's complexity.
Treatment is pattern-specific. For Damp-Heat eczema: LI11 (Quchi) clears Heat, SP9 (Yinlingquan) drains Dampness, and SP10 (Xuehai, "Sea of Blood") cools Blood Heat in the skin. For Blood deficiency eczema: SP6 (Sanyinjiao), LR8 (Ququan), and ST36 (Zusanli) nourish Blood. LI4 (Hegu) and LU7 (Lieque) regulate the skin through the Lung-Large Intestine axis. BL13 (Feishu, Back-Shu of the Lung) treats skin disorders at their organ source. Surrounding needling of stubborn patches improves local circulation.
A 2018 systematic review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found acupuncture reduced itch severity and improved quality of life in atopic dermatitis. Treatment courses of eight to fifteen sessions address the acute condition, with ongoing maintenance during flare-prone seasons. Identifying and avoiding dietary triggers complements the treatment strategy.
Yes. Acupuncture can significantly reduce eczema itch through points that cool Blood Heat (SP10, LI11) and regulate the skin via the Lung channel. Research demonstrates reduced itch severity and improved quality of life. Relief often begins within the first few sessions.
In TCM, the Lung governs the skin and body hair, controlling skin moisture and the opening and closing of pores. It also manages Wei Qi (defensive Qi), which protects the skin surface. Lung dysfunction leads to skin dryness, poor immunity against irritants, and conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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