In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's follow the editor to learn about the efficacy and massage of the Gong Sun point to relieve indigestion. How to find the position of the Gong Sun point?
【Location of Gong Sun Point】
1. Standard positioning
On the inner edge of the foot, in front of the base of the first metatarsal bone.
2. Method of locating the point
Sit upright or lie supine, locate the point behind the inner side of the big toe, about one inch away from Tai Bai acupoint; or push back along Tai Bai acupoint until a depression is felt, which is the Gong Sun point.
3. Anatomy of the point
Located in the extensor hallucis brevis muscle; it is connected to the dorsal venous network of the foot, the medial plantar artery, and the medial tarsal artery branches; it is also innervated by the saphenous nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve branches.
【Efficacy and Function of Gong Sun Point】
1. Efficacy of Gong Sun Point
The Gong Sun point has the efficacy of invigorating the spleen and benefiting the stomach, and regulating the meridians. Massage of the Gong Sun point can relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea and also has auxiliary effects on stomach pain, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery.
2. Function of Gong Sun Point
The Gong Sun point has the function of invigorating the spleen and stomach, and regulating the Chong and Ren meridians.
The Gong Sun point has the function of harmonizing the spleen and stomach, regulating the Chong meridian, and clearing the mind and spirit.
The Gong Sun point is an acupoint of the Foot Tai Yin Spleen Meridian, which connects with the Foot Yang Ming Stomach Meridian. Its main function is to regulate the spleen and stomach, making it one of the main acupoints for treating digestive system diseases. It can also treat abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, and other conditions caused by weak spleen and stomach.
The Gong Sun point is one of the meeting points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, connecting with the Chong meridian and located in the chest and heart region. The Chong meridian originates from the uterus and disperses in the chest. The Foot Tai Yin Spleen Meridian also ascends to the heart, so it can treat diseases in the spleen, stomach, chest, and heart region.
The Gong Sun point is one of the meeting points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, connecting with the Chong meridian, and has the function of regulating qi, expanding the chest, and resolving phlegm and restlessness.
3. Main diseases treated by Gong Sun Point
It is commonly used in modern times to treat acute and chronic gastritis, digestive ulcers, acute and chronic enteritis, neurogenic vomiting, indigestion, schizophrenia, etc. When combined with Zhong Wan and Zu San Li, it is used to treat gastric pain; when combined with Feng Long and Shen Zhong, it is used to treat vomiting and dizziness.
Digestive system diseases: gastric spasms, acute and chronic gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, indigestion, dysentery, hepatitis, ascites, gastric cancer, intestinal spasms;
【Causes of Indigestion】
1. Irregular diet: Good eating habits should be moderate. Overeating or irregular eating can affect health and lead to the occurrence of diseases.
2. Unclean diet: Unclean diet refers to the consumption of contaminated food that leads to the occurrence of diseases. It is often caused by a lack of good hygiene habits, eating spoiled or deteriorated food, or consuming food contaminated by viruses, parasites, etc. Diseases caused by unclean diet mainly manifest as gastrointestinal diseases. For example, eating spoiled food can disrupt gastrointestinal function and lead to symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal rumbling, diarrhea, or dysentery.
3. Unbalanced diet: Unbalanced diet refers to the consumption of certain foods or the preference for certain tastes, leading to the occurrence of certain diseases. For example, eating excessively cold or hot foods, having a preference for certain tastes, or being addicted to alcohol can lead to imbalance of yin and yang in the body or cause diseases due to the deficiency of certain nutrients.
【Massage Techniques for Gong Sun Point】
Transform the qi of the spleen meridian through the form of water-dampness and wind.
1. Acupuncture and moxibustion: Treatment method: supplement and moxibustion for cold conditions, or draining and water needling for heat conditions.
2. Acupuncture: Generally, direct needling is used, and deep needling can penetrate through Yong Quan point. Local soreness and distension may be felt and can spread to the sole of the foot.
3. Moxibustion: Moxa cone is used for 3-5 cones; or moxa stick is used for 5-10 minutes.
