Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Wahroonga
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 Wahroonga to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Dry eye syndrome — characterised by insufficient tears, burning, grittiness, and blurred vision — is increasingly common due to screen use, air conditioning, and ageing. In TCM, the Liver nourishes the eyes with Blood, and dry eyes indicate Liver Blood or Liver Yin deficiency. Prolonged screen use depletes Liver Blood, while menopause and ageing reduce Yin systemically. Lung Yin deficiency may also contribute, as the Lung governs body surface moisture.
Local points BL1 (Jingming), BL2 (Zanzhu), and SJ23 (Sizhukong) stimulate tear production by improving lacrimal gland function and periorbital circulation. GB1 (Tongziliao) at the outer eye corner addresses the outer canthus dryness. Distally, LR3 (Taichong) and LR8 (Ququan) nourish Liver Blood, KI6 (Zhaohai) replenishes Yin, and LU7 (Lieque) moistens the body surface through the Lung.
A 2012 randomised controlled trial in Acupuncture in Medicine demonstrated that acupuncture improved tear film stability and reduced dry eye symptoms compared to artificial tears alone. Treatment courses of eight to twelve sessions are typical, with patients often reporting reduced burning and improved comfort within three to four treatments. Screen hygiene — regular breaks and blinking exercises — supports the treatment effect.
Acupuncture stimulates the lacrimal glands through local points around the eyes, improving tear secretion and tear film stability. Systemically, it nourishes Liver Blood and Yin — the internal sources of eye moisture in TCM — addressing the root cause of dryness.
Research shows acupuncture can improve dry eye symptoms and tear film stability beyond artificial tears alone. Unlike drops, which temporarily replace moisture, acupuncture addresses the underlying cause and promotes natural tear production. Many patients reduce their dependence on drops after a course of treatment.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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