Springtime brings warmth, blooming flowers, and, sometimes, skin irritation. If you find yourself constantly scratching—feeling like the itch is moving around your body—traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) might have an explanation: wind.
Not the kind that blows through the trees—this refers to an internal imbalance that can trigger symptoms like rashes, headaches, and stiffness. Thankfully, the acupoint Wind Market (Feng Shi, GB31) is a frequently used tool to help soothe these types of symptoms.
What Is Wind and How Does Feng Shi Help?
Feng Shi was first recorded in “Prescriptions for Emergencies,” a medical handbook by Ge Hong during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (A.D. 283–343). This classic text focused on herbal remedies, acupuncture, and moxibustion (a gentle heat therapy with dried mugwort) to address acute illnesses.
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.
