Energy Replenishment
ST36, CV6 and KI3 to tonify Qi and Yuan Qi
Energy Protocol ST36 + CV6 + KI3
Zusanli (ST-36) tonifies post-natal Qi, Qihai (CV-6) strengthens Qi and Yang, Taixi (KI-3) nourishes Yin and Yuan Qi. For fatigue and weakness.
Benefits attributed to it
- Increases energy and vitality
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Strengthens Yang and Yuan Qi
- Reduces chronic fatigue
- Improves physical endurance
Energy in TCM
Post-natal Qi comes from food (Spleen). Yuan Qi is in Kidney. This combination tonifies both for deficiency fatigue.
Tonifies post-natal Qi. Most important point for energy.
'Sea of Qi'. Strengthens Qi and Yang.
Kidney Yuan point. Nourishes Yin and Yuan Qi.
Step by step
Zusanli (ST-36) Bilateral
ST-36 is the number one point for tonifying energy.
- Duration
- 2 minutes
- Always tonify clockwise
- Ideal morning routine
Qihai (CV-6) - Sea of Qi
CV-6 in lower abdomen. Tonifies Qi and Yang.
- Duration
- 1.5 minutes
- Best with empty stomach
Taixi (KI-3) Bilateral
KI-3 nourishes Kidney and Yuan Qi.
- Duration
- 1.5 minutes
- For chronic fatigue
- Combine with ST-36
After Energy Recovery
- Drink room temperature water
- Walk gently
- Avoid cold foods
Contraindications
- Avoid CV-6 in pregnancy
- Caution with internal heat
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