Yongquan Point belongs to the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, which is the Jing point derived from the Qi of this meridian. This acupoint has the functions of to nourish yin and lower fire , clear up heat and relieve heat, dispel wind and relieve spasm, to invigorate resuscitation and awakening spirit , and activate meridians and collaterals. It is a commonly used acupoint for the treatment of throat, mouth and tongue diseases, and is the main emergency acupoint for mental diseases.
This point was first seen in "Lingshu • Benshu". This acupoint is located at the bottom of the foot, and the foot-shaoyin qi flows out from the bottom of the foot like spring water, hence the name "Yongquan", also known as "Di Chong" and "Hexin".
[Positioning] In the sole of the foot, the center of the foot is most sunken when the toes are bent (when the web of the sole of the 2nd and 3rd toes is connected to the
between the front 1/3 and the back 2/3 of the heel Intersection point. As shown in the figure below
【Acupuncture method】
Take acupuncture points between the second and third phalanx at the intersection of 1/3 and the posterior 2/3,
(2) Lie on your back, flex the five toes, then bend the palms of your feet, and select acupuncture points in the middle depression in the front of the plantar center of the foot.
【Indications】
(1) fainting, heatstroke, children with convulsions , epilepsy and other emergencies and mental illness syndromes.
3span, dizziness, insomnia
(3) hemoptysis, sore throat, throat palsy, aphonia and other pulmonary diseases.
(4) Difficulty in defecation, difficulty in urination, etc.
(5) Hot feet.
(6) benzine (I personally understand, similar to the symptoms of abdominal epilepsy in the classification of complex partial epilepsy).
【Operation method】Prick 0.5-1 inch straight. Relieve more methods. Can moxibustion.
【Experience summary】
(1) Yongquan point has the effect of resuscitation and awakening, and is clinically used for first aid. This point is the well point of the Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, which is taken from the well if the disease is in the viscera. Jing acupoint has the function of first aid, especially this acupoint is more unique in first aid. It is one of the "Huiyang Nine Needle Acupoints". acupuncture Yongquan point has the functions of resuscitating the body, nourishing the yin and subduing the yang, and causing the fire to descend, so that the yin and yang qi can be connected to each other and the mind will return to normal. It is often used for acute illnesses such as coma, shock, madness, etc. It is often used with water ditch, Neiguan , Ten Xuan .
(2) Yongquan point is an effective point for the treatment of hypertension. For hypertension caused by hyperactivity of liver yang and rising of wind yang, it has the best effect in clinical use.
(3) Yongquan point is a commonly used point for the treatment of diseases of the five sense organs."Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian... follow the throat and clamp the tongue", it shows that the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian is closely related to the tongue and throat, so it is often used to treat sore throat (usually with Shao Shang, 合谷) ), dry tongue, aphonia and other diseases.
(4) Yongquan point is the main point for the treatment of Dingding Pain. This acupoint is located on the sole of the foot, and the top is the highest point of the human body. It is used according to the corresponding acupuncture theory of "sickness on the top, take it from the bottom, sickness on the head, and acupuncture on the feet". And because of the lowering and diarrhea of the acupoint, it has great effect on the pain caused by the upward rush of qi. "Song of the Elbow" says: "Ding Xin has a headache and can't open my eyes, Yongquan puts needles to fix Antai".
(5) Other therapeutic effects of Yongquan point. Such as poor urination, constipation, non-ejaculation, plantar fever (often equipped with Shaofu, Zhaohai, Shenmai) , stubborn hiccup, four strong 85 spanstrong insomnia Satoshi, Shenmen ) and other related diseases.
【Matters needing attention】Acupuncture is more painful, and the speed of acupuncture should be fast. When puncturing obliquely, it is necessary to prevent puncturing the plantar artery,
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