The internal organs and organs that circulate in the large intestine meridian include large intestine , lungs, mouth, cheeks, lower teeth, nose, etc. Headache, toothache, sore throat, nose disease, cough and asthma, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery , abdominal pain, high fever, pain on the flexion of the upper limbs, etc. are related to the large intestine meridian. Massage large intestinal meridian point , which can prevent and treat various diseases. Higu , yingxiang are important acupoints commonly used.
Take the point
Use the thumb of the other hand to face the edge of the tiger's mouth, flex it and press it down. The position where the thumb tip points is Hegu point.
Press and knead method
thumb bent and pressed vertically on the Hegu point, and do a tight and loose press. The frequency is about every 2 seconds , that is, about 30 times per minute . The pressure needs to be greater until the acupoints appear sore, numbness, swelling, heavy, and painful, and even the feeling of jumping to the end of the index finger and above the elbow, that is, " gets qi ".
Note: For patients with poor physical fitness, they should consider reducing the strength of massage and not give strong stimulation. Pregnant women should not massage the Hegu point, as it will have adverse effects on the fetus.
Treatment of constipation:
When constipation patients are defecating, massage the Hegu point and defecate vigorously while pressing and rubbing. If you are a patient with habitual constipation, you can also massage your abdomen in a clockwise direction 50 times before going to bed every night.
Prevent dental diseases:
Regular massage of Hegu acupoint can protect teeth health and reduce the occurrence of oral diseases.
Massage Yingxiang point , Hegu point treats rhinitis . Sit south before going to bed every night, eliminate distracting thoughts, and breathe naturally for 5 to 10 minutes, rub the fingers of the thumbs of both hands for 30 to 40 times; then use the thumbs of both hands to slide along the nose roots and back of the nose, in the direction of nasolabial grooves and , and go straight to the Yingxiang point, and massage 100 times. When massaging the Yingxiang point, apply a little force until it feels sour and numb. Massage the Hegu point with the left thumb for 5 minutes, and massage the Hegu point with the left thumb for 5 minutes. Persist for 4 to 6 months, and the effect is better.
Content source: Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine National Medical Hall WeChat public account
Organized and edited by: Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Correspondent: Sun Lei Qin Shasha Wang Jingjing Dong Wei
