Six Persimmons Apothecary

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Clinic

840 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302 -- (303) 413-9596

www.davidscrimgeour.com

 

Six Persimmons offers a world-class Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Clinic.

 

David Scrimgeour, L.AC. & Certified herbalist, specializes in the treatment of women’s health, infertility, chronic illness, autoimmune disease and pain using Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Call 303 413-9596 for an appointment.

 

 

Acupuncture    

The first record of Acupuncture is found in the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine), a 2,700 year old textbook believed to be the oldest medical textbook in the world. This classic documented theories about circulation, pulse and the heart 2,000 years before western medicine began studying them. Acupuncture has been used widely in China ever since, and it spread to Japan through Korea 1,300 years ago. In Japan, acupuncture was further refined to become an independent system of medicine.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles on the body’s surface in order to influence the energetic functioning of the body.  Acupuncture is sometimes used in conjunction with electrical stimulation and moxibustion, a process in which heat is produced by burning certain herbs. 

How does Acupuncture Work?

The body has an energy force running through it called “Qi” (pronounced Chee), or vital energy. Acupuncture is the art of balancing the “Qi” which flows through the body along “meridians” or pathways. A person’s health is influenced by the flow of Qi in combination with the forces of Yin and Yang.  If the flow of Qi is insufficient, imbalanced, deficient, excess or blocked, illness may occur.  The acupuncture points are specific locations along the meridians and are easily accessible by abdominal diagnosis, needling and moxibustion.  Based on the pulse diagnosis, the acupuncturist selects a combination of acupuncture points to balance the Qi circulation in the internal organs, muscles, and the skin. The goal of acupuncture is to ensure that there is an even flow of Qi and a balance between Yin and Yang. 

Needling Techniques

Japanese acupuncturists use very fine needles with gentle, painless insertion techniques. They select acupuncture points by using energetic principles of Yin, Yang and the Five Elements. 

Clinical Effectiveness of Acupuncture

In clinical trials and studies, acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating the following:

  • Most types of acute and chronic pain, including

      back pain, sciatica, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries

  • Arthritis
  • Headaches of all kinds (including migraine)
  • Respiratory disorders (including asthma, lung & sinus conditions)
  • Allergies
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Addictions to alcohol, tobacco and drugs
  • Gynecological disorders, including

     infertility, PMS, cramps, menopausal symptoms, cystitis

  • Cardiovascular disorders, including

    hypertension, arrhythmia, tachycardia

  • Emotional & psychological conditions, including

    anxiety, depression, stress

  • Fatigue
  • Hearing loss
  • Chemotherapy and radiation side effects
  • Autoimmune and endocrine disorders

 

Oriental Medicine

 

Oriental Medicine is the broad term used to describe the different medical systems that have been developed over several centuries and are still practiced in East Asia.   They include Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology as well as Japanese Acupuncture and Kampo (Japanese Herbal Medicine), moxibustion, cupping, dietary modifications, Tuina (massage), and the various “Qi” manipulation techniques.

 

The oldest system is the 4,700 year old Chinese medical system of acupuncture and herbal medicine.  The system is based on detecting imbalances in the energy system of the body “Qi” and correcting them to maintain and restore wellness. 

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese herbalism has evolved over thousands of years.  The old Chinese masters recorded their observations and discoveries and passed this knowledge on from master to student.  It is an art to know which of the hundreds of herbs and herbal formulas to use for each condition and how to combine them for the most effective treatment.  Recently, research institutes throughout Asia and the U.S. have performed extensive studies to document the health benefits of Chinese herbs and formulas.  

Japanese Herbal Medicine (Kampo)

With its roots in China, Kampo is a unique system of herbal medicine which has been developed and refined in Japan since the 15th century.  Kampo herbal formulas reflect centuries of clinical experience and are designed to enhance the body’s own healing energy and restore its natural balance.  Kampo medicines are precise, effective, and relatively free of side effects.  Today in Japan, approximately 75% of Japanese physicians prescribe Kampo formulas for their patients.

 

Six Persimmons Apothecary

840 Pearl Street

Boulder, CO 80302

303 583-0179

www.sixpersimmons.com