Traditional Chinese Medicine for Vaucluse
Josephine treats a wide variety of issues, including acute muscle pains and also more complex health conditions that may have accompanied a patient for many years.
Your first visit will usually include a consultation similar to that of visiting your GP in a private consultation room, where you can discuss your health concerns and the reason for your visit.
You will also be asked a series of questions in relation to your health to gain a clear picture of your past and present health condition. Diagnostic techniques used by a TCM practitioner will usually include checking your pulse and observation of your tongue.
The Lungs in TCM govern respiration but also have crucial functions involving Qi circulation, fluid distribution, and the body's first line of defence. The Lungs are said to "govern Qi and respiration," extracting Qing Qi (clear Qi) from inhaled air and combining it with Gu Qi from the Spleen to form Zong Qi (gathering Qi) in the chest. This makes the Lungs essential for energy production alongside the Spleen.
The Lungs disperse Wei Qi (defensive Qi) and body fluids to the skin and body surface, forming the body's protective barrier against external pathogens. This is why the Lungs are called the "tender organ" — they are the first to be affected by wind, cold, and dryness. The Lungs also descend Qi and fluids downward to the Kidneys and Bladder, supporting water metabolism. Disruption of this descending function causes cough, breathlessness, and urinary problems.
The Lungs open to the nose, govern the skin and body hair, and are emotionally linked to grief and sadness. Prolonged grief can deplete Lung Qi, while Lung deficiency can predispose a person to melancholy. The skin's condition — whether dry, dull, or prone to frequent illness — is often treated through the Lung system in TCM, using acupuncture and herbs to strengthen Wei Qi and restore the Lungs' dispersing function.
TCM views the Lungs as governing respiration, Qi circulation, and Wei Qi (defensive energy) distribution. They disperse fluids to the skin, descend Qi downward, open to the nose, govern the skin and body hair, and are linked to the emotion of grief. They form the body's first defence against external pathogens.
The Lungs distribute Wei Qi and body fluids to the skin surface, nourishing and protecting it. When Lung function is strong, the skin is well-moistened and resilient. Weak Lung Qi leads to dry skin, frequent colds, and poor immune response. Many skin conditions in TCM are treated through the Lung system.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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