Qing Leng Yuan: Finding Natural Relief From Migraine Pain

Anyone who has ever had a migraine knows how miserable it can be. In addition to the intense headache, many migraine sufferers also experience excessive sweating, nausea, and blurred vision. While modern medications can help manage symptoms, they often come with unwanted side effects.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to health, and one acupoint that is particularly beneficial for migraines is the Clear Cold Abyss (Qing Leng Yuan, TE11).A Timeless Remedy with a Refreshing EffectQing Leng Yuan was first documented in “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion),” one of the earliest comprehensive texts on acupuncture. This acupoint is also known as “Clear Cold Spring” because of its ability to dispel pathogenic heat in the Triple Energizer meridian.



Ancient practitioners compared stimulating this point to cooling off in a refreshing stream, making it a top choice for clearing internal heat that can manifest as migraines and the accompanying symptoms. Beyond migraines, it has also been used in TCM to address conditions such as elbow pain and limited mobility in the arm..

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