depression
Chrysanthemums are not only pretty, they’re medicine.
The medicinal part of the chrysanthemum is the flower. The flowers are usually picked from the plants and allowed to dry – not in the sun but in the shade – before use, and are used raw. Chrysanthemum flowers contain a volatile oil made of a variety of amino acids and other substances, including borneol, […]
Treating Depression: Releasing the Spirit
A Case Study: Submitted by Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. Treating emotional conditions is one of the strengths of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Thoughmost of us are not psychotherapists, we have very unique tools to help people who are sufferingthrough “disorders” of the Spirit. We understand the Spirit, the Shen … we know it’s home. We […]
