TCM Recipes

Winter Mood Booster: Combatting Winter Blues and Lethargy

(Winter Depression 17): LU11, ST4, Hy6, CV2, TV11

(Low mood in winter, Lethargy, Lack of motivation)

This recipe incorporates LU11 (Shaoshang) to clear throat and emotions, ST4 (Dicang) for facial and emotional support, Hy6 (Chengjiang) for facial and emotional support, CV2 (Qugu) to tonify Qi, and TV11 (Qixue) for lower abdomen. It reduces winter depression. Contraindications: Avoid Hy6 near mouth; use caution with CV2 in abdominal conditions.

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Visualize your body as a harmonious landscape, where each acupuncture point serves as a guiding light. LU11, located at the tip of your thumb, known as Shaoshang, opens the throat and releases emotional blockages, inviting clarity and expression. Feel the lightness as it clears the way for your voice and emotions. Next, focus on ST4, Dicang, found at the corner of your mouth. This point nurtures your facial muscles and emotions, bringing support to your spirit and enhancing your emotional resilience. Allow warmth to radiate from this point, soothing your feelings and lifting your mood. Now, bring your awareness to HY6, Chengjiang, which lies just above the chin. This point complements ST4, providing emotional support and revitalizing your facial energy. Visualize a gentle flow of energy uplifting you, instilling confidence and joy. Shift your focus to CV2, Qugu, located in the lower abdomen. This point tonifies your Qi, awakening your vital energy. Imagine a warm glow spreading through your abdomen, filling you with motivation and vitality, dispelling lethargy. Finally, connect with TV11, Qixue, located slightly above your lower spine. This point supports the lower abdomen, grounding your energy and providing stability. Envision a deep connection to the earth, anchoring you while allowing your energy to flow freely. As you breathe deeply, allow the combined effects of these points to harmonize within you. Feel the balance restore as winter depression fades, replaced by lightness, motivation, and emotional support. Trust in this natural process, knowing that you are nurturing your inner self to reach a state of perfect equilibrium. Embrace this feeling, allowing it to settle deeply within you.