17-05-2025
Regain Emotional Harmony and Alleviate Anger With This Acupoint
We've all had moments where we said something we didn't mean or acted on impulse, only to regret it later. Psychology tells us such reactions are related to unresolved trauma or stress. Biomedicine points to neurotransmitter surges and overactive brain circuits. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a different lens, linking emotional outbursts to the energetic state of the heart.
When the heart is overwhelmed by internal heat, the Lesser Mansion (Shao Fu, HT8), an acupoint on your palm, provides a practical and time-tested tool for release and restoration.
A Classical Remedy With Lasting Relevance
Shao Fu was first documented in 'Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing,' the earliest known systematic text on acupuncture and moxibustion
(a gentle heat therapy with dried mugwort)
, giving the point a long and respected lineage in TCM. Shao Fu is classified as a Ying-Spring point and is particularly effective at clearing heat from the Heart meridian. In TCM, heat in the Heart doesn't just show up as fever or inflammation—it can appear as anger, irritability, and even a sharp tongue during emotional outbursts.
