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The Heart houses the Shen and its most important clinical use is for mental emotional problems. This article will explore the clinical use of the Heart channel for uses other than for mental-emotional problems. The uses of the Heart channel for problems other than Shen problems discussed are listed below: Itching Sexual function in men Connection with Uterus in women Backache in men Nausea, vomiting Calm asthma Tremors Knee Eyes Urinary Itching Points of the Heart channel have a marked effect in stopping pruritus (itching). The two main points for this are HE-7 Shenmen and HE-8 Shaofu, the latter being stronger. Using Heart points for itching is the equivalent of using herbs that calm the Mind and nourish the Heart (such as Ye Jiao Teng Caulis Polygoni multiflori or Bai Zi Ren Semen Biotae orientalis ) which also stop itching.   Stopping itching is extremely important in eczema and is the first treatment strategy one should adopt because, as this disease causes intense itching, th...

Obviously there is no theory of “autoimmune” diseases in Chinese medicine. However, by analyzing the nature of autoimmunity and of the Chinese correspondent of the immune system (which I shall call “defence system”) , we can formulate certain theories. In my opinion, autoimmunity implies seven aspects from a Chinese perspective which set it apart from other immunity problems (such as allergy or infection): 1) The origin of the derangement of the defence system is deeper than in other diseases; 2) The onset of the pathogenic factor in autoimmune diseases is more insidious (the Chinese word would often be “lurking”) 3) The defence system’s derangement is rooted more in its Yin aspect (Jing, Marrow, Kidneys). 4) A Kidney deficiency is at the root of autoimmunity 5) Autoimmune diseases have a very complex pathology 6) We should not equate inflammation with Heat 7) The aetiology of autoimmune diseases is different than ordinary Chinese aetiology Before looking at these seven aspects, I woul...

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