Saturday, April 1, 2023

Why Is Spring the Best Time to Rescue Your Liver?

The energy in our body follows the cosmic cycles and spring is the best time to enhance the energy flow in your liver meridian according to TCM. Your liver is a Chief General and has its own intelligence. It has accumulated wisdom for many generations and organizes many functions in the body, one of the most important tasks of the liver as we all know is detoxification. When the energy is depleted in your liver meridian, you may experience chronic fatigue, insomnia, irritability, digestive issues, and dry eyes. Today, I am sharing two simple remedies to boost the energy flow in your liver meridian and support your liver function.

Castor Oil Packs

Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans. It is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odorMost castor plants are found in Africa and India. Castor oil has an impressive history of human use. Hieroglyphics describe the use of castor oil dating back to 1500 BCE in Egypt.  It has been used for centuries as an old remedy for bacterial infections and inflammation. Castor oil provides a wide range of amazing health benefits. It possesses natural stimulant laxative properties; it can promote hair growth and repair dry skin; it has been shown to boost lymphatic, circulatory, and immune health. Castor oil can also help treat arthritis and relieve hemorrhoids with external applications. It is an effective treatment for shrinking hemorrhoids. Dip a cotton ball in castor oil and apply it directly to the hemorrhoids. Leave the cotton ball for at least 15 minutes on the hemorrhoids and do this treatment regularly if necessary.

Castor oil packs are a simple and easy application to enjoy this amazing healing oil, which can provide many surprising health benefits as follows:

  • Heal the damaged liver
  • Promote healthy gut functions and regulate bowel functions
  • Balance hormones and relieve PMS and menopause symptoms
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Regulate menstruation and reduce menstruation-related cramps
  • Shrink cysts and fibroids in breasts and ovaries
  • Boost your immune system
  • Improve your sleep quality
  • Reduce anxiety and depression
 
A Liver Rescue Spot
 
Taichong acupoint (LV-3) lies in the liver meridian, it is one of the most important acupoints in the liver meridian. It is located on the back of the foot, in the metatarsal joint of the first and second toes. It promotes liver and digestive health.
 
How to do it?
Crush a mulberry (fresh or dry) and place it on the Taichong acupoint at night, use a bandage to hold it in place, and remove it in the morning. Mulberry is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, it has the ability to strengthen the liver and clean the blood.
 
Health Benefits
  • Reduce fatty liver
  • Detoxify the liver
  • Support liver function
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