Tibetan Healing
Tibetan Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

Tibetan Herbal Medicine

བོད་ཀྱི་གསོ་བ་རིག་པ།



Dr. Gyal provides traditional Tibetan medicine consultations in Madison Wisconsin and the Chicago area. Personalized care is based upon a comprehensive intake session and patient history, analysis of pulse readings taken at the wrist of both hands, urinalysis through observation of color, consistency and odor, as well as tongue analysis. More subtle aspects will be observed such as quality of skin and skin-tone, sclera of the eyes, condition and aspect of hair and nails.

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Tibetan medicine is founded upon the principle that health or illness result from a  fundamental relationship between the mind and body: An imbalance in emotions, lack of connection to the spiritual, improper diet and unhealthful behavior may all contribute to our lack of health and wellbeing. Addressing these imbalances and bringing them into equilibrium is an individualized process for each patient; a Tibetan medicine doctor may suggest lifestyle changes or dietary adjustments, and recommend Tibetan herbs, acupuncture, or cupping in order to restore balance to the body-mind relationship.

 

Tibetan herbal compounds are composed of natural elements (plants, minerals, flowers, spices etc) which act in a synergistic manner, meaning that the ingredients are specifically formulated to work cohesively rather than independently. As the manifestations of illness or symptoms change or improve, the formulations are adjusted accordingly. These organic compounds are generally in a pill form for convenience and are either dissolved in water or crushed before taking with a glass of warm water.

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Within Tibetan medicine's holistic view, a person is seen to consist of three basic energies which are responsible for the entire function of mind, body, and spirit. Individual health involves the proper balance of these three energies: When a person’s psychological state, diet and behavior/habits are not positive and beneficial, the balance of these energies is disturbed, resulting in a variety of health complaints and illnesses.
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• rLung (Wind) energy manifests in nature as the air element. It is responsible for all physical and mental movements including circulation of blood, breathing, elimination, secretion, impulses of the nervous system, and clarity of the sense organs. It also sustains life by maintaining balance between the mind and body.

• Tri-pa (Bile) energy has the nature of fire element. It is responsible for metabolism, hunger, thirst, digestion, assimilation, temperature, skin complexion, encouragement and intelligence. It also expels aggression, hatred, anger and determination.

• Bad-kan (Phlegm) energy manifests in nature as earth and water elements. It is responsible for firmness of the body and stability of the mind. It induces sleep, connects bodily joints, and lubricates the body. It also generates tolerance and expels ignorance and incomprehension.