Index
Each of the remedies provided in the preceding chapters may have other properties beyond the condition they are listed under. Be sure to check out the subsection titled “Common Uses” for each herb to find out other hidden benefits. You may also find it helpful to look up each menopause symptom by name and body type in the index. When using this method, make sure to avoid herbs that do not match your body type or situation.
All page numbers are refer to the print edition of this title.
acceptance, 124, 262
acupuncture/acupressure
for depression, 172–73
DU2 point, 227
for frozen shoulder, 279–81
for hot flashes, 128–30
HT8 point, 201
HT9 point, 130
for insomnia, 200–202
LI1 point, 280
LIV2 point, 128–29, 202
LIV3 point, 261
LU9 point, 279–80
PC8 point, 173
REN6 point, 226–27
SJ1 point, 281
ST44 point, 129–30
UB66 point, 227–28
for urinary health, 226–28
for uterine fibroids, 260–61
anger. See also emotions
Bo He (field mint) to alleviate, 177
Huang Qin (scullcap root) to resolve, 140
origin of, 30
stagnation and, 231
Yang Type A, 26, 56, 79, 155, 175, 204, 262
Yang Type B, 58, 79
Zhu Ye (bamboo leaves) to curb, 176
An Shu (eucalyptus oil), 330–31
anterior body. See also emotions
body types table, 87
chest, 87, 89–91, 95
chin, 87, 88–89, 95
lower abdomen, 87, 93–95
steps for balancing song, 87–88
upper abdomen, 87, 91–93
antidepressants, 119–20, 194
An Xi Xiang (benzoin oil), 141–42, 186–87, 332–33
apple cider vinegar, 243–44, 289
Bai Zi Ren (arborvitae seed), 215
bladder exercises, 224–25
bladder issues
Yang Type A, 230–35
Yang Type B, 236–41
Yin Type A, 241–48
Yin Type B, 248–54
body type tests. See also yin yang body types
concluding, 72–73
emotional and physiological traits and, 41–42
final scores, 73
menopause-specific indicators, 42–43, 66–72
outward appearance and, 38–40
use of techniques, 37
which yin or yang type test, 38–42, 53
yin or yang type test, 37–38, 43–53
Bo He (field mint), 177–78, 324–25
boron, 342–44
brain fog
breathing and, 318
causes of, 321–22
contributing factors to, 315
defined, 315
diet and, 318
essential oils for, 322–23
example of experience of, 314–15
exercise and, 319
hydration and, 319–20
sleep and, 318–19
vitamin B12 and, 320–21
Western and Eastern perspectives, 316–17
Yang Type A and, 323–26
Yang Type B and, 326–28
yin and yang for, 318–21
Yin Type A and, 328–31
Yin Type B and, 331–34
breathing
brain fog and, 318
dan tian, 131
hot flashes and, 130–31
insomnia and, 198
calcium, 144, 349
calcium-rich foods, 151–52, 350–51
calmness, 26, 32–33, 163, 175–76, 252
cervical spine, 96–99
chest, 87, 89–91, 95
chin, 87, 88–89, 95
Chuan Xiong (Szechuan lovage root), 291–92
Cong Bai (green onion), 253–54
dang yo, 81, 82–83, 89, 181, 267, 305, 328
Da Zao (Chinese jujube), 218–19
depression
activity and, 172
acupuncture/acupressure and, 172–73
balancing predominant emotion and, 174
clarification key, 70–71
diagnosis criteria, 168
estrogen and, 169–70
example of experience of, 167
exercise and, 172
feelings and, 172
major depressive disorder and, 168, 169
menopause and, 167–68
statement table, 70
vitamin D and, 349
Western and Eastern perspectives, 169–71
Yang Type A and, 174–78
Yang Type B and, 178–80
yin and yang of, 171–73
Yin Type A and, 180–84
Yin Type B and, 184–88
Di Gu Pi (lycium bark), 135
dream remembrance, 192–93
Du Huo (pubescent angelica root), 285
emotions. See also specific emotions
balancing to avoid illness, 75–76
body quadrants and, 86–107
hormones and, 9
hot flashes and, 133
in moving energy, 7, 75
organ association, 7–8
predominant, 25, 26, 76–80, 171
Sasang medicine and, 6, 19
song and jung, by body type, 322
yang, balanced and unbalanced, 77
yin, balanced and unbalanced, 78
energy
bodily, in Eastern medicine, 121
emotions in moving, 75
organ, twenty-four-hour cycle, 122
estrogen
characteristics of, 20
decrease in, 20
depression and, 169–70
excessive levels of, 22
hot flashes and, 123
in monthly cycle, 22
osteoporosis and, 144–45
replacement, 118–19
exercise
brain fog and, 319
depression and, 172
hot flashes and, 125–26
insomnia and, 199, 214
osteoporosis and, 150–51
uterine fibroids and, 259–60
eyesight, 34
fatigue, sleep and, 192
fibroids. See uterine fibroids
food intake, 126–28
foods
before bed, avoiding, 199
boron sources, 342, 343
calcium sources, 151–52, 349, 350–51
hot-flash reducing, 131–32
isoflavone-rich, 152
omega-3 sources, 346, 347
phytoestrogen sources, 341
progesterone sources, 344, 345
vitamin D sources, 149, 349, 350
frozen shoulder
acupuncture/acupressure and, 279–81
Chuan Xiong (Szechuan lovage root) for, 291–92
example of experience of, 274–75
Hei Mei (blackberries) for, 156
stretching, 278–79
using shoulder and, 278
Western and Eastern perspectives, 275–76
Yang Type A and, 283–85
Yang Type B and, 285–88
yin and yang of, 276–81
Yin Type A and, 288–90
Yin Type B and, 290–92
gaeng nyon gi, 2
Gan Cao (licorice root), 250–52
Gou Qi Zi (goji berry), 205–6
grief, 82, 197, 237, 245, 290, 305
Hai Cao (seaweed), 234–35
Hei Mei (blackberries), 156–57, 235
herbal friends, defined, 113
herbs. See specific Sasang herbal remedies
He Shou Wu (fleeceflower root), 165–66
hormones, 19–23. See also specific hormones
hot flashes
acceptance and, 124
acupuncture and acupressure and, 128–30
body temperature and, 120
breathing and, 130–31
causes of, 116–17
clarification key, 67–68
differences of experience, 115–16
Di Gu Pi (lycium bark) to relieve, 135
emotions and, 133
estrogen and, 123
ethnicity and, 118
exercise and, 125–26
experience of, 116–18
food intake and, 126–28
foods and vitamins for reducing, 131–32
Huang Qin (skullcap root) for, 140
insomnia and, 191
intensity in evening, 121
Lu Gen (common reed) for, 137–38
Mu Dan Pi (tree peony) for, 302–3
night sweats versus, 117, 120–21
phytoestrogens and, 340
Sheng Ma (black cohosh) for, 139
statement table, 67
stress reduction and, 123–25
treatments that cause, 118
Western and Eastern perspectives, 118–22
Yang Type A and, 134–36
Yang Type B and, 136–38
yin and yang of, 122–32
Yin Type A and, 138–40
Yin Type B and, 140–42
Zhi Mu (anemarrhena) for, 135–36
Zhi Zi (gardenia) for, 231–32
Zhu Ru (bamboo shavings) to relieve, 137
Huang Qin (skullcap root), 140
Huo Xiang (patchouli oil), 187–88, 333–34
illness, balancing emotions and, 75–76
insomnia
acupuncture/acupressure and, 200–202
Bai Zi Ren (arborvitae seed) for, 215
bed is for sleeping and, 198
bedtime before 11 p.m. and, 197–98
Bo He (field mint) for, 324
breathing and, 198
clarification key, 71–72
coffee and, 199–200
Da Zao (Chinese jujube) for, 218
defined, 190
difficulty getting to sleep and, 195
difficulty staying asleep and, 195–96
Eastern perspectives on, 194–96
example of experience of, 189–90
exercise and, 199
foods and fluids and, 199
Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) for, 205–6
hot flashes and, 191
hugging a pillow and, 200
“just let go” mantra and, 198
Long Yan Rou (longan fruit) for, 183
Lu Gen (common reed) for, 211
Mai Ya (roasted barley) for, 207
mattress and, 202–3
other symptoms and, 191
Qiao Mai (buckwheat) for, 210
room darkness and, 198–99
routine and, 197
Sheng Ma (black cohosh) for, 139–40
statement table, 71
statistics of, 191
stress and, 191
Suan Zao Ren (sour jujube seed) for, 214–15
Western perspectives on, 193–94
Yang Type A and, 204–8
Yang Type B and, 208–12
yin and yang of, 196–203
Yin Type A and, 212–16
Yin Type B and, 216–20
Zhi Zi (gardenia) for, 231–32
irritability, 22, 116–17, 138, 178, 229, 248
isoflavone-rich foods, 152
Je-ma, Lee, 15, 74, 89, 111–12, 235, 321, 322–23
Jiang Huang (turmeric), 268–69, 288–89
Jing Jie (Japanese catnip), 325
Jin Yin Hua (Japanese honeysuckle), 232–33
joy, 26, 31, 33, 91, 161, 180–81
ju chek, 88–89, 95, 106, 267, 307
Ju Hua (chrysanthemum), 242–43
“just let go” mantra, 198
kidneys, 24, 25, 27, 32–33, 39, 75, 81, 82
kindness, 95–96, 102–3, 106
ko cho, 81, 83–86, 185
kyo wu, 81, 83–86, 185
kyung ryun, 89–91, 95, 96–97, 105–6, 108
laziness, 61, 79, 91
levels of interaction
dang yo, 81, 82–83, 181, 267, 305, 328
ko cho, 81, 83–86, 185
kyo wu, 81–82, 83–86, 185
overview, 80–82
sa mu, 81, 82–83, 178, 304, 326
table, 81
libido
bringing energy down and, 296–97
clarification key, 68–69
example of experience of, 293–94
expectations and, 297
lack of, factors contributing to, 296
Mu Dan Pi (tree peony) for issues of, 302–3
pain and, 298–99
Ren Shin (ginseng root) for decreased, 312–13
statement table, 68
Tu Si Zi (cuscuta) for lack of, 309
Western and Eastern perspectives, 294–99
Wu Jia Pi (devil’s club) for deficient, 305–6
Yang Type A and, 300–304
Yang Type B and, 304–7
yin and yang of, 299–300
Yin Type A and, 307–10
Yin Type B and, 310–13
Yin Yang Huo (horny goat weed) for decreased, 308–9
liver, 24, 25, 27–28, 31–32, 33, 39, 79–82
Li Zi (chestnuts), 162–63
Long Dan Cao (gentian root), 265
Long Yan Rou (longan fruit), 183–84
lower abdomen, 87, 93–95
Lu Gen (common reed), 137–38, 179, 211
lumbar spine, 101–4
lungs, 24, 25, 28–29, 33–34, 39, 158, 208, 277
magnesium, 348
Mai Ya (roasted barley), 207
major depressive disorder, 168, 169
mantra for better sleep, 198, 205, 209, 213, 217
meditation for better sleep, 205, 209, 218
menopause
body type and, 12–13
defined, 13–15
emotions and, 74–108
misconceptions of, 5–6, 9
organ systems and, 27–33
response to, 7
senses and, 33–35
significance of, 2–3
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 123–24
Mo Yao (myrrh), 264
Mu Dan Pi (tree peony), 302–3
Mu Gau (Chinese quince), 239–40, 306–7
natural progesterone, 343–44, 345
night sweats, hot flashes versus, 117, 120–21
nutritional guidelines, 338–51
omega-3 fatty acids, 344–47
organs. See also specific organs
energies of, 122
temperatures and body fluids and, 154
organ systems
body type determination, 23–27
functions and body types, 24
menopause and, 27–33
senses and, 33–34
osteopenia, 146, 162, 246
osteoporosis
calcium and, 144
calcium-rich foods and, 151–52
estrogen and, 144–45
example of experience of, 143
exercise and, 150–51
genetics and, 146
Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) for, 205–6
Hei Mei (blackberries) for, 156
isoflavone-rich foods and, 152
Li Zi (chestnuts) for, 162–63
Long Yan Rou (longan fruit) to help prevent, 183
sodium consumption and, 152–53
Song Zi (pine nuts) for, 162
vitamin D and, 148–50, 348–49
Western and Eastern perspectives, 147
Yang Type A and, 154–58
Yang Type B and, 158–60
Yin Type A, 160–63
Yin Type B, 163–66
osteoporotic fractures, 146
pair herbs, 113. See also herbal friends
phytoestrogens, 339–42
pokbal (emotion explosion), 322
posterior body. See also emotions
cervical spine, 96–99
lumbar spine, 101–4
overview, 95–96
sacral spine, 104–7
thoracic spine, 99–101
progesterone, 20, 21–22, 343–44, 345
Ptolemy of Alexandria, 2
Pu Gong Ying (dandelion root), 243
Pu Huang (cattail pollen), 267–68
Qiang Huo (notopterygium root), 284–85
Qiao Mai (buckwheat), 210
Ren Shin (ginseng root), 312–13
research, current, 336–37
Rou Gui (cinnamon), 142, 164–65, 251–52, 313
Ru Xuang (frankincense), 263
sacrum, 104–7
SAD (seasonal affective disorder), 148–49, 348
sadness, 7–8, 56, 59, 71, 75, 155, 178, 180
sa mu, 81, 82–83, 178, 304, 326
Sasang herbal remedies, 112–14. See also specific herbal remedies
Sasang medicine
defined, 15–16
diet in, 153–54
emotions and, 6, 19
four levels of interaction, 80–86
health in, 14
as herbal approach, 111–14
key principles in, 27
premise of, 6–9, 15–16
sexual health issues in, 295
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), 169–71, 194
self-confidence and dignity, 282–83
senses, menopause and, 33–35
sex. See also libido
Yang Type A and, 302
Yang Type B and, 305
Yin Type A and, 308
Yin Type B and, 311
Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), 219–20
Sheng Di Huang (rehmannia), 157, 303
Sheng Ma (black cohosh), 139–40, 269
Shi Zi (persimmons), 240–41
sleep. See also insomnia
brain fog and, 318–19
dream remembrance and, 192–93
fatigue and, 192
improving, 189–220
influences on quality, 203–4
REM, 193
smell, sense of, 33, 34
sodium consumption, 152–53
Song Jie (Masson pine), 159, 286–87
Song Zi (pine nuts), 162, 246
sorrow, 26, 29, 79, 181, 236
spine, 96–106. See also posterior body
spleen, 24–25, 27–28, 30, 34, 39, 64, 81–82, 217
stagnation, 20, 126, 135, 148, 161, 223, 231, 299
stress, 26, 123–25, 150–51, 189–91, 195–96
stress incontinence, 222. See also urinary health
stretching, frozen shoulder, 278–79
Suan Zao Ren (sour jujube seed), 182–83, 214–15
support services, menopause, 337
su seung hwa gang (“coolness ascending and warmth descending”), 7
taste, sense of, 33–34
testosterone, 20
thoracic spine, 99–101
tolerance, 95–96, 105–6
Tu Si Zi (cuscuta), 309–10
upper abdomen, 87, 91–93
urge incontinence, 222. See also urinary health
urinary health
acupuncture/acupressure and, 226–28
apple cider vinegar for, 243–44
bladder exercises, 224–25
coffee intake and, 225–26
Cong Bai (green onion) for, 253
example of experience of, 221–22
Gan Cao (licorice root) for, 250
Hai Cao (seaweed) for, 234
Hei Mei (blackberries) for, 235
Jin Yin Hua (Japanese honeysuckle) for, 232–33
Mu Gau (Chinese quince) for, 239–40
Pu Gong Ying (dandelion root) for, 243
Rou Gui (cinnamon) for, 251–52
Shi Zi (persimmons) for, 240
Song Zi (pine nuts) for, 246
Western and Eastern perspectives, 222–23
Yang Type A and, 229–35
Yang Type B and, 235–-41
yin and yang of, 223–28
Yin Type A, 241–48
Yin Type B, 248–54
Yin Xing Yi (ginkgo) for, 247
Yi Zhi Ren (black cardamom seed) for, 254
Yu Gan Zi (gooseberry) for, 237–38
Zhi Zi (gardenia) for, 231–32
uterine fibroids
acupuncture/acupressure and, 260–61
causes of, 257
Dang Gui/Dong Quai (angelica root) for, 271
example of experience of, 255–56
exercise and, 259–60
guided imagery and, 260
Jiang Huang (turmeric) for, 268
Long Dan Cao (gentian root) for, 265
massage and, 260
Pu Huang (cattail pollen) for, 267–68
Ru Xuang (frankincense) for, 263
Sheng Ma (black cohosh) for, 269
statistics of, 256
symptoms associated with, 256
Western and Eastern perspectives, 258–59
when to see a professional about, 256
Yang Type A and, 262–64
Yang Type B and, 264–66
yin and yang of, 259–61
Yin Type A and, 266–70
Yin Type B and, 270–73
UV light, 149–50
vitamin D, 147, 148–50, 347, 349, 350
walking, 61, 143, 150, 260
weight gain, 22, 30, 31, 40, 56, 119, 160, 170
wi eui, 95–96, 99–100, 108, 174, 252, 282–84, 286
Wu Jia Pi (devil’s club), 159–60, 305–6
Xun Yi Cao (lavender oil), 329–30
yang emotions, 76–77
Yang Type A
anger, 26, 56, 79, 155, 175, 204, 262
aversion to calmness, 175–76
bladder issues, 230–35
body feature score chart, 47
brain fog and, 323–26
chest, 87, 89–91
clarification key, 55–56
cold and insecurity, 186
defined, 18
depression and, 174–78
eyesight, 34
female, 48
frozen shoulder and, 283–85
hot flashes and, 120, 134–36
impulsiveness, 155
insomnia and, 204–8
irritability, 175–76
kindness, achieving/receiving, 102–3
kyo wu, 81, 84, 85–86
lack of joy, 181
mantra for better sleep, 205
meditation for better sleep, 205
metabolism, 56
neck pain and/or weakness, 97–98
oppression sensitivity, 174–75
organ systems and, 24, 25
osteoporosis and, 154–58
outward appearance, 39–40
predominant emotion, 26
sadness, 180
sex and, 302
sleep, 55
statements, 54
stomach, 55
teas for, 205
tolerance, 105–6
upper back pain and/or weakness, 100
urinary health and, 229–35
uterine fibroids and, 262–64
Yang Type B
anger, 58, 79
bladder issues, 236–41
body feature score chart, 47
brain fog and, 326–28
chin, 87, 88–89
clarification key, 58–59
cold and insecurity, 186
defined, 18
depression and, 178–80
female, 49
foods, 180
frozen shoulder and, 285–88
hearing, 34
hot flashes and, 136–38
insomnia and, 208–12
irritability, 178
kindness, achieving/receiving, 103
lack of joy, 181
libido and, 304–7
liver and gallbladder, 58–59
lungs, 158, 209
mantra for better sleep, 209
meditation for better sleep, 209
neck pain and/or weakness, 98
organ systems and, 24, 25
osteoporosis and, 158–60
predominant emotion, 26
sadness, 59, 71, 75, 178
sa mu, 81, 82–83
sex and, 305
sorrow, 236
statements, 57
teas for, 209
tolerance, 106
upper back pain and/or weakness, 100
urinary health and, 235–41
uterine fibroids and, 264–66
Yan Hu Suo (corydalis), 272, 292
yin and yang
of brain fog, 318–21
of depression, 171–73
energy balance, 19
of frozen shoulder, 276–81
hormones and, 19–21
of hot flashes, 122–32
of insomnia, 196–203
intermingling of, 18
of libido, 299–300
natural phenomenon, 17
of osteoporosis, 148–53
theory, 17
traits, 19
of urinary health, 223–28
of uterine fibroids, 259–61
yin emotions, 78
Yin Type A
angry nature imbalance, 79
bladder issues, 241–48
body features, 62
body feature score chart, 50
brain fog and, 328–31
clarification key, 61–62
cold and insecurity, 186
dang yo, 81, 83
defined, 18
depression and, 180–84
exercise for better sleep, 213
female, 51
food sensitivities, 62
frozen shoulder and, 288–90
hot flashes and, 138–40
insomnia and, 212–16
irritability, 178
joy temperament, 79, 80, 161, 241, 267
kindness, achieving/receiving, 103
lack of joy, 180–81
laziness, 61
libido and, 307–10
mantra for better sleep, 213
neck pain and/or weakness, 98
organ systems and, 24, 25
osteoporosis, 160–63
outward appearance, 40
predominant emotion, 26
sadness, 180
sense of smell, 33, 34
sex and, 308
sorrow, 181
statements, 60
teas for, 214
tolerance, 106
upper abdomen, 87, 91–93
upper back pain and/or weakness, 100
urinary health, 241–48
uterine fibroids and, 266–70
Yin Type B
anger and sorrow, 79
bladder issues, 248–54
body feature score chart, 50
brain fog and, 331–34
calmness, 26, 163, 252
clarification key, 64–65
cold and insecurity, 185–86
comfort, 249–50
defined, 18
depression and, 184–88
diet, 64
female, 52
frozen shoulder and, 290–92
health improvement, 164
hot flashes and, 140–42
insomnia and, 216–20
irritability, 178
kindness, achieving/receiving, 103
ko cho, 185
lack of joy, 181
libido and, 310–13
lower abdomen, 87, 93–95
mantra for better sleep, 217
meditation for better sleep, 218
neck pain and/or weakness, 98
need for peace and quiet, 270
organ systems and, 24, 25
osteoporosis, 163–66
predominant emotion, 26
sense of taste, 33–34
sex and, 311
statements, 63
teas for, 218
tolerance, 106
upper back pain and/or weakness, 101
urinary health, 248–54
uterine fibroids and, 270–73
warming abdomen and, 217
Yin Xing Yi (ginkgo), 247–48
yin yang body types. See also body type tests; specific body types
brain fog and, 321–22, 323–34
change and, 26
depression and, 173–88
hormones and, 23
hot flashes and, 133–34
insomnia and, 203–20
libido and, 300–313
organ system determination of, 23–27
organ systems and, 24
osteoporosis and, 153–66
predominant emotions, 26, 171
Sasang herbal remedies for, 112
Sasang medicine and, 1, 4, 13
senses and, 33–34
urinary health and, 228–54
uterine fibroids and, 261–73
Yin Yang Huo (horny goat weed), 308–9
Yi Zhi Ren (black cardamom seed), 254
Yuan Zhi (snakeroot), 184
Yu Gan Zi (gooseberry), 237–38
Zhi Mu (anemarrhena), 135–36
Zhi Zi (gardenia), 231–32
Zhu Ru (bamboo shavings), 137
Zhu Ye (bamboo leaves), 176–77