Acupoints

Beat the Heat and Boost Your Focus: The Power of Central Hub

For energy, clarity, and cooling the body, the easy to stimulate Zhong Chong acupoint is a perfect addition to your hot weather wellness kit.
Beat the Heat and Boost Your Focus: The Power of Central Hub
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Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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As summer approaches and temperatures rise, our bodies encounter new challenges, including overheating and heat stroke. Fortunately, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provides a holistic approach to managing these risks.

One key acupoint, known as Central Hub (Zhong Chong, PC9), is particularly effective in supporting various bodily functions. This acupoint promotes heart health and plays a crucial role in regulating fevers and cooling the body. Its unique ability to influence such diverse systems makes it a popular choice in acupuncture protocols, especially during hot weather. Zhong Chong is a remarkable point that deserves a place in your summer wellness routine.

Deep Roots and Fast Action

Zhong Chong is first mentioned in the “Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot),” one of Chinese medicine’s foundational texts elaborating on acupuncture and energetic pathways. This acupoint is classified as one of the 12 Jing Well points located on the meridians where qi, or vital energy, flows forcefully, allowing them to expel pathogens or activate the meridian quickly and effectively.
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors. She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia. Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.