12/06/2026
🌿 HAIR HEALTH & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) 🌿
At Ashi Therapies, we look beyond the hair itself to understand the root cause of hair concerns.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the hair is closely connected to the Kidneys, which store our vital essence (Jing) and play a key role in growth, ageing, and hair vitality. The hair is also nourished by the Blood and influenced by the health of the Liver, Spleen, and other organ systems.
✨ Different hair concerns can reflect different internal imbalances:
🔹 Excessive Dandruff
Often associated with Dampness, Heat, or Wind affecting the scalp, leading to flaking, itching, and irritation.
🔹 Hair Thinning
May be linked to Kidney Essence deficiency or Blood deficiency, reducing nourishment to the hair follicles.
🔹 Premature Greying
Traditionally associated with a decline in Kidney Essence or Blood deficiency, causing loss of natural hair pigmentation.
🔹 Hair Breakage
Often reflects insufficient Blood and Yin to nourish and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving it weak and brittle.
🔹 Sudden Hair Fall
Can occur when stress causes Liver Qi stagnation, disrupting the normal nourishment and growth cycle of the hair.
🔹 Dry, Dull Hair
Frequently associated with Blood deficiency or Yin deficiency, resulting in poor moisture and nourishment reaching the hair.
🌱 How Can Acupuncture Help?
Acupuncture aims to address the underlying imbalance rather than simply treating the symptom. Treatment can help by:
✔️ Supporting Kidney function and Essence according to TCM principles
✔️ Improving Blood circulation to nourish the scalp and hair follicles
✔️ Reducing stress and promoting relaxation
✔️ Regulating hormonal and energetic imbalances
✔️ Clearing excess Heat and Dampness affecting the scalp
✔️ Supporting overall health and wellbeing, which contributes to healthier hair
Every person is unique, which is why TCM treatments are tailored to the individual and their specific pattern of imbalance.
✨ Healthy hair starts from within