Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses a variety of treatment methods that can be selected and combined according to the individual diagnosis and situation.
The main methods include Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina, dietary therapy and Qi Gong.
Which method or combination of methods is appropriate depends on the individual TCM diagnosis.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine uses individually composed formulas made from different medicinal substances.
The selection and combination of herbs are based on the diagnosis and the individual treatment approach.
Acupuncture
In acupuncture, selected acupuncture points are stimulated with fine needles.
The selection of points is based on the individual diagnosis and the treatment principle derived from it.
A particular focus of my work is 9-Palaces Acupuncture.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion uses heat produced by burning moxa, traditionally made from mugwort.
Moxibustion can be used independently or in combination with acupuncture.
Tuina
Tuina is a traditional Chinese manual treatment method.
It uses various techniques such as pushing, rubbing, pressing, rolling and grasping.
The treatment methods also include cupping and Gua Sha.
Dietary Therapy
Chinese dietary therapy considers nutrition as part of individual lifestyle and health care.
Foods are assessed according to their properties and effects on the organism. Dietary recommendations are based on the individual’s constitution and TCM diagnosis.
Qi Gong
Qi Gong comprises traditional Chinese exercises that combine movement, breathing and attention.
Exercises can be selected individually and adapted to the person’s particular situation.
Individual Treatment
The different treatment methods of TCM do not stand independently of one another.
Depending on the diagnosis, individual methods can be combined. What matters is not simply the treatment of a particular Western disease classification, but the individual pattern identified through TCM diagnosis.