Observing in the gynecology department with my colleagues and amazing translator
Before the rush. Patients in China use acupuncture daily and the beds are always full. Privacy takes a back seat in a country with the worlds largest population
Ginger-moxa and acupuncture for low back pain on a patient
Moxa applied to finger joints for treatment of arthritis
Learning techniques of how to use 3 sticks of moxa in place of 1 for that extra warming benefit!
Receiving my China externship degree, knowing ill be back someday to continue learning
A trip to China's largest herbal medicine market was a must!
Cases on cases of an herb called cordyceps. It is known to have anticancer and immune boosting properties. In China it is believed to have longevity properties. It is very expensive and cost 170,000 Yuan which converts to 24,000 US dollars for 1oz. An amount that fits in the palm of your hand!!
Learning how to differentiate real herbs from the many imposters on the market
人参 rén shēn: A popular herb known as ginseng in America
Giant 灵芝 língzhī. We call it Reishi mushroom
三七 sān qī: A powerful herb for stopping bleeding in traumatic injury
c玫瑰花 méi guī huā: Rose bud is used in TCM
珍珠母 zhēn zhū mŭ: Pearls are also used in TCM. They are often ground into a fine powder before decocting
Example of an raw herbal formula, good for calming nerves. Steep in boiling water for 30min and drink resulting liquid
Neck and shoulder pain treatment
Auricular acupuncture
Volunteering at a free health clinic offering tuina
Showing up and serving the community with my colleagues