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Chinese medicine is a bit like that grandmother full of natural recipes for everything that itches, stings, sticks, or tires you out. She has remedies for everything, sometimes even before you knew you needed them. But what does Chinese medicine actually treat? Spoiler: much more than backache and hangovers.
Let's dive together into this fascinating world where plants, needles, and Qi (pronounced "chee") reign supreme. And you don't have to be a Shaolin monk to enjoy it!
Chinese medicine doesn't try to silence a symptom with a bandage or a miracle pill. No, it seeks to understand what's going on behind the scenes. And it's safe to say that it conducts a Sherlock Holmes-style investigation of the human body. To do this, it relies in particular on Chinese Clocks , a valuable tool for identifying energy imbalances according to the time and the organs involved. It treats by going back to the source of the imbalance.
Here, we don't separate the body from the mind, nor the liver from sleep, nor digestion from your latest bout of stress. Everything is connected. And it's precisely this holistic vision that allows us to act on many disorders. We're talking about preventive and curative medicine.
If your back crunches like a bag of chips every time you stand up, Chinese medicine can really help. Acupuncture, Tui Na massage, and cupping are part of its arsenal against:
lower back pain,
neck pain (ouch, neck pain!),
joint pain in general,
tendonitis and other muscular joys.
It's not magic, it just works well, often where conventional treatments show their limitations.
Bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heaviness after meals... Does this sound familiar? Chinese medicine does too. According to Chinese medicine, a sluggish intestine is often a reflection of an upset liver or an overworked spleen (yes, in TCM, the spleen works hard!).
So it treats digestive disorders , but by focusing on the emotional and energetic cause. Because sometimes, it's your anger or stress that's upsetting your stomach, not just yesterday's melted cheese.
Anxiety, stress, insomnia... welcome to the infernal trio of our time. And here again, Chinese medicine has what it takes to soothe your jangled nerves. Through plants, acupuncture, and even breathing, it helps you get back to a baby's sleep (or almost).
It often acts gently, yet with formidable effectiveness on the nervous system. And it does so without addiction or side effects. Tempting, right?
In Chinese medicine, each emotion is linked to an organ. Stress affects the liver, fear affects the kidneys, sadness affects the lungs... And all of this ends up being physically visible. An undigested emotion is like chewing gum stuck in the cogs: it blocks. This is why some people surround themselves with positive symbols, such as the Chinese Lucky Cat , to attract good energies and restore inner harmony.
If you've been feeling down since the sun set, know that Chinese medicine won't send you straight to the therapist. It will seek to fluidify the lung energy, because in TCM, sadness contracts it.
By acting on this organ (through acupuncture points or plants), we can unblock emotions like we would unblock a sink (the image is less poetic, but you get the idea).
The liver is the organ that takes the brunt of emotional stress. Too much stress? It gets angry. It blocks energy, and presto, you get a migraine, digestive problems, irritability...
The Chinese medicine practitioner's job is to free the liver's Qi so it can circulate again. The result? Less tension, and perhaps even a return to good humor.
In the Chinese view, the kidneys are your life battery. Fear, especially if chronic, slowly drains them. Possible consequences: unexplained fatigue, loss of motivation, lower back pain, etc.
With a little support (invigorating herbs, energy rebalancing), we recharge our batteries. It's less spectacular than an energy drink commercial, but it lasts longer.
Fatigue, whether physical or mental, is one of the most common symptoms experienced by patients. And Chinese medicine doesn't just say 'get more sleep'. It uses the principle of Chinese Vases to understand internal imbalances and seeks to understand why you're tired. And here, it can come from:
your kidneys (dead battery),
your spleen (digestion too slow),
your liver (too much stress),
or even your heart (yes, it happens).
If after every meal you feel like taking a nap like a cat in the sun, it's time to take a look at your spleen (the organ, not the humor). In Chinese medicine, it's responsible for converting food into energy.
When it's weak, you digest slowly, feel heavy, sluggish, or even downright flat. Strengthening the spleen (with cooked foods, herbs, and good sleep) boosts all of that.
In TCM, the heart doesn't just pump blood. It also houses what is called the "Shen," the mind. When the heart is tired or disturbed, the mind suffers: lack of concentration, restless sleep, loss of energy, etc.
We support it with calming and nourishing plants, and sometimes a little rest from the smartphone (it also exhausts your heart).
Chinese medicine is a great friend to women. Irregular cycles, period pain, premenstrual syndrome (the infamous one), menopausal problems... It has natural solutions for all of these.
Period pain, according to TCM, often comes from blocked Qi or blood that isn't circulating properly. It's a bit like an energy traffic jam in the lower abdomen. Like the Ancient Chinese Vases , where each channel must remain free for energy to flow harmoniously, the body needs fluidity. With acupuncture, plants, and a few well-placed massage points, we can get everything moving again.
And no, it's not supposed to "hurt because it's normal." It can be treated, really.
Hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, dryness... Menopause can be a difficult time. But in Chinese medicine, it's not seen as a punishment, but rather as a transition.
It gently accompanies this period, supporting the kidneys (again!) and balancing yin and yang energies. Translation: we soothe the symptoms, we support the body, and we find serenity.
Chinese medicine doesn't just treat major ailments. It's also useful for minor problems that, when taken together, can make your life miserable.
Do you sneeze at the slightest spring flower? Do you always carry a box of tissues in your bag? Thanks to Chinese medicine and the benefits of Chinese bowls , you can strengthen your Wei Qi—that is, your natural immune defense. The result: fewer allergies, fewer recurring colds. Your nose will thank you.
Eczema, acne, psoriasis... In Chinese medicine, the skin reflects the inner state. And often, it's the lungs, liver, or stomach that are screaming through it.
No miracle cream here, but a thorough work to rebalance the internal system. The result: skin that soothes, without having to empty your bank account at the dermatologist's.
If your migraines come back every week like episodes of a TV series, TCM will try to understand whether they come from an overly tense liver, a lack of blood, or a rise in yang. Yes, it may sound vague when put like that—a bit like trying to read the future in Chinese lanterns —but in reality, it's often very effective.
Let's recap (without putting you to sleep, we promise). Chinese medicine treats:
chronic pain,
digestive disorders,
sleep problems,
stress, anxiety, fatigue,
female hormonal imbalances,
emotional disturbances,
respiratory and skin problems,
recurring headaches…
And all this without necessarily resorting to heavy or chemical treatments. It accompanies, supports, and regulates. More information on this subject is available here . It does not attempt to replace Western medicine, but to act as a complement.
What Chinese medicine treats is above all you , in your entirety. It listens to what your body whispers, what your emotions betray, what your lifestyle disrupts. It does not impose, it rebalances.
So, if you want a gentler, more natural approach, more connected to your feelings... why not give it a chance?
She doesn't promise miracles, but she treats with common sense, patience, and a few needles that, I promise, don't hurt.