The Original Medicine Podcast

Blood letting: the treatment everyone thinks is crazy


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In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, MG McCullough delves into the concepts

of Luo channels and bleeding treatments in classical Chinese medicine. She explains how

these unique channels serve as protective mechanisms in the body, storing pathology and

emotional trauma to prevent them from reaching the deeper organ systems. The discussion

highlights the importance of understanding these channels in relation to overall wellness,

emphasizing that traditional acupuncture often misses these deeper, stored issues.

THEMES

How the body uses these "collateral" vessels to store pathology and keep it away from the

primary organs.

The physiological and energetic purpose of pricking points to release stored emotional and

physical blockages.

Exploring how unprocessed emotions and trauma manifest as visible or palpable changes in

the Luo vessels6666

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Understanding the body's capacity for "mediumship"

—managing resources like blood and

fluids to contain illness.

How Luo channel treatments can alleviate long-standing health problems, including digestive

issues and persistent emotional stagnation.

The vital role of emotional expression in preventing the development of Luo vessel pathology.


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