It’s hard to relax when persistent thoughts keep buzzing in your mind. If overthinking has taken over your day, the Spirit Receiver acupoint (Cheng Ling, GB18) might offer a few moments of mindful connection with your body and, perhaps, relief from obsessive thoughts.
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this acupoint has long been associated with both physical and mental well-being. Stimulating Cheng Ling can support mental clarity and calmness.
A Link Between Traditional Healing and Modern Science
The Cheng Ling acupoint was first documented in the classical TCM text “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (The Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion),” an ancient acupuncture manual. Traditionally, it has been used to treat headaches, dizziness, nasal congestion, and nosebleeds due to its location on the head.
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.
