How does TCM view {condition_name}?
TCM views postherpetic neuralgia as lingering Wind, Dampness, and Heat toxins causing Qi and Blood stagnation, with deficiencies impacting natural nerve healing and repair.
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a persistent, often severe nerve pain condition that continues after a shingles outbreak, causing burning, shooting pain, numbness, and hypersensitivity that can significantly impact quality of life. At Qin's Clinic, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine to clear residual pathogenic factors, unblock meridians, and support nerve healing through natural approaches that address both pain relief and tissue repair.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), postherpetic neuralgia is considered a lingering condition caused by residual Wind, Dampness, and Heat toxins that invade meridians after herpes zoster infection. This results in Qi and Blood stagnation causing persistent pain, while deficiency of Qi and Blood further impairs tissue healing and nerve repair processes.
Acupuncture: Unblock meridians and modulate pain signals
Herbal Medicine: Clear Heat toxins and nourish nerve repair
Moxibustion: Warm affected areas and stimulate healing
Acupuncture effectively reduces PHN pain by modulating central and peripheral nervous system pathways (Zhang et al., 2018)
Traditional Chinese medicine improves microcirculation and promotes nerve regeneration for lasting relief (Liu et al., 2019)
Combined TCM treatments provide superior pain relief compared to standard pharmaceutical approaches by addressing both inflammation and tissue repair
TCM views postherpetic neuralgia as lingering Wind, Dampness, and Heat toxins causing Qi and Blood stagnation, with deficiencies impacting natural nerve healing and repair.
We provide meridian-unblocking acupuncture, Heat-clearing herbal medicine for nerve repair, moxibustion and cupping for circulation, and comprehensive healing support.
Pain relief often begins within 1-3 weeks, with progressive nerve function improvement and reduced hypersensitivity developing over the full treatment course.
Yes, research shows acupuncture effectively reduces PHN pain through nervous system modulation while herbal medicine promotes microcirculation and nerve regeneration for comprehensive healing.
Book a comprehensive consultation where we'll assess your nerve pain patterns, healing progress, and constitutional factors to create a personalised treatment plan.
We combine traditional TCM wisdom with evidence-based approaches, offering natural nerve pain relief that clears residual toxins while supporting tissue repair and long-term healing.
Visit us at 22 Harley Street, London, where our elegantly minimalist space and unrelenting drive for clinical efficacy creates a refined TCM experience designed to heal persistent post-shingles nerve pain.
