Anxiety or “Jiao Lu” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a normal state when it is experienced occasionally in reaction to a particular situation. But if this state becomes permanent, it is pathological. Anxiety is the emotion associated with the earth element (Spleen/Stomach).

It manifests itself through difficulties in concentration, memory lapses, irregular sleep, and even irritability. Anxiety is one of the Qing Zhi Bing, or emotional diseases, and is found in many TCM syndromes.

TCM uses a combination of acupuncture and pharmacopoeia to treat these conditions, which always involve an energy imbalance. These treatments have good results. They have the advantage of not causing any side effects or addiction.