Worryaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Fear and Anxiety
Acupoints for Worry
Explore below some acupoints used to address worry, organized by meridian.
- By Meridian
- Bladder Channel
- Heart Channel
- Directing Vessel
Shentang BL-44
3 cun (about 4 finger-breadths) lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra (T5).
Yishe BL-49
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra (T11).
Shaofu HE-8
On the palmar surface, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. When a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests.
Zhongwan REN-12
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus and 4 cun below the sternocostal angle.
TCM Herbs for Worry
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that invigorate the blood
- Herbs that anchor and calm the spirit
Herbs that invigorate the Blood
Worry can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.
One such herb is Rice Wine (Mi Jiu), which is directly recommended for worry.
Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit
Worry can be treated by these herbs if it stems from disturbances in the Shen (spirit), often due to instability in the heart and kidney energies.
One such herb is Silktree Albizia Flowers (He Huan Hua), which is directly recommended for worry.