From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the meridians are the support of the human body. Once the meridians are blocked, various diseases will occur. Therefore, we should pay attention to meridian health in our daily life. Often rubbing the following acupuncture points can regulate the meridians and achieve the effect of health care and longevity.
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Hegu acupoint
If we imagine our thumb and index finger as two towering mountains, there is a valley between the two mountains, which is the origin of the name of the acupoint "Hegu", here is the Large intestine meridian is the gathering place of qi and blood, and regular massage can supplement the qi and blood of the whole meridian of the large intestine meridian. In addition, Chinese medicine says "Miankou Hegushou", which means that Hegu acupoint has the functions of clearing heat and relieving pain, and can be used to treat head and face diseases.
Acupuncture point location: Thumb and index finger are closed, which is at the highest point of the muscle.
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Massage technique: Press the Hegu point of the left hand with the right thumb, the thumb pulp should be facing the second metacarpal side, and press it by rotating and kneading until soreness. It can be pressed 30 times in the morning, noon and evening, and more Better results.
Sanyinjiao acupoint
This acupoint is the intersection of three yin meridians Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian , Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian , Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian , so it is widely used. Liver and kidney, it is very effective for indigestion and gynecological diseases.
Acupoint location: is sitting with knees bent at a right angle, and the other four fingers except the thumb are close together and placed horizontally on the innermost part of the ankle bone. The intersection of the midline of the calf and the fingers is Sanyinjiao.
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Massage technique: Press down with the thumb and then knead, about 1 minute each time, and then stop after 10 seconds. Or massage this point clockwise. Note that pregnant women should avoid rubbing Sanyinjiao acupoint.
Yongquan acupoint
Yongquan acupoint is the first acupoint of kidney meridian , insist on pressing and rubbing to stimulate this point every day, can improve neurasthenia , help sleep, and can enhance the body's disease prevention ability.
Acupoint location: is located on the sole of the foot, in the depression in the front of the foot when the foot is curled up.
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Massage technique: After washing your feet every day, rub the Yongquan acupoint on the soles of your feet with your thumbs for about 10 minutes. Neurasthenia can extend the massage time to 20 minutes.
Guanyuan Point
Guanyuan , as the name suggests, is to lock the vitality so that it does not leak. Guanyuan is the intersection of the three yin of the foot and the Ren meridian. Regular massage can play the role of replenishing vitality, warming the kidney, and dispelling cold.
Acupoint location: about four fingers below the navel of .
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Massage technique: Rub the palm of the to heat , and rub the lower abdomen 100-200 circles with Guanyuan as the center, until the lower abdomen heats .
Zusanli
Zusanli is one of the main acupoints of Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian . It is an important point for nourishing the whole body. Regular massage can regulate the spleen and stomach. The role of righting and eliminating evil .
Acupoint location: The depression below the outer side of the kneecap is about 4 finger widths down.
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Massage technique: massage with thumb pulp 100 to 200 times until there is a feeling of soreness (if it can be combined with moxibustion , the effect is better). During moxibustion, move the moxa stick slowly up and down along the Zusanli acupoint to make the local skin red, so as not to burn the local skin, 1 to 2 times a week for 15 to 20 minutes each time.
Fengchi acupoint
Fengchi is an important acupoint of Foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian , and also the meeting point of gallbladder meridian and Yangwei meridian. All diseases caused by wind pathogens belong to the main category of this acupoint. Regular pressing and rubbing of this point can play the role of expelling wind, resisting pathogens, strengthening yang and replenishing qi.
Acupoint location: The sides of the large tendons behind the head are parallel to the earlobes.
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Massage technique: Before pressing the Fengchi point, rub the palm of your hand, and then press and rub with the belly of your thumb for about 3 to 4 minutes until you feel sore and swollen.
Author: Huang Ying, a resident physician at the TCM Oncology Treatment Center of the Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University
The article is selected from "Family Medicine·Medicine Selection", May 2021 issue
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