Hearing loss and auditory issues are often seen as inevitable parts of aging, with many believing that the only option is to manage the symptoms. While modern medications and treatments play a crucial role in addressing these concerns, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers an additional avenue for supporting ear health through acupressure.
One particularly effective acupoint to consider is Central Islet (Zhong Zhu, TE3), which can serve as a great starting point for enhancing your auditory well-being.
Ancient Insights: How Zhong Zhu Works
Zhong Zhu was first mentioned in the classic TCM text “Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot).” You might wonder how an acupoint located on the hand can have an impact on hearing. In TCM, ancient practitioners envisioned the flow of qi (energy) in the body as a river. Shu-stream acupoints, like Zhong Zhu, are where this energy flow intensifies, pouring vitality into the associated meridian (energy pathway). This unique characteristic makes Shu-stream acupoints particularly effective for alleviating pain and activating the meridian, thus effectively targeting meridian-related issues.
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.
