Lung meridian, short for Hand Taiyin Lung meridian, is one of the twelve meridians. It is one of the twelve meridians that travels through the upper extremities, belongs to the lungs, and is full of yin energy. So what are the functions of the Lung meridian?
Treating cough and asthma
At 3~5 am, people with lung diseases usually wake up at this time due to allergic asthma, coughing and other diseases. According to the theory that the five organs should be taken as the origin of diseases, the lung should be taken as the origin of lung points, i.e. Taiyuan point, which can be acupuncture or gently massage the Taiyuan point of the lung meridian at this time. If you can't get the effect after massage, the best way is to go to the hospital to consult a doctor.
Treating Qi deficiency and weakness
If you feel that you do not have enough qi, and you cannot breathe in, and you are often weak, you can rub the Taiyuan point. Taiyuan point is the original point of the lung meridian, which has an excellent effect in replenishing qi, boosting the middle qi and keeping the body alive for a long time, as well as strengthening the respiratory function of the lungs, improving the ventilation of the lungs and reducing the resistance of the airway.
Regulating blood pressure and arrhythmia
Heart arrhythmias are classified as "palpitations" in Chinese medicine, and one of the most important causes is the lack of heart qi. Stimulating the Taiyuan point promotes the movement of Qi, allowing it to move upward. During the time when the lung meridian is running (3 to 5 am), press and rub the point in bed for 2 to 3 minutes, and then get dressed and get up when the heart rhythm has stabilized.
Treating joint aches and pains
Taiyuan is the original point of the lung meridian, which is the powerhouse of the lung meridian to maintain its normal physiological functions. It is effective in treating heavy limbs and sore joints caused by lung meridian or lung pathology, such as sore limbs and pain due to external rheumatism, and painful chest and fullness due to cough and shortness of breath.
Treatment of cervical spondylosis
It is often said that "the head is looking for the column", which means that diseases of the neck upwards, such as pillow, cervical spine inflammation, etc., can be treated and regulated by massaging the column points.
The main technique for massaging the Lijiu point is plucking. The plucking technique is to do horizontal pushing and rubbing in the acupuncture points or parts, so that the muscles and tendons move back and forth, in order to have a feeling of soreness and swelling is good. Usually feel neck discomfort, found stiff neck pain, you can pluck the point, the discomfort will be quickly reduced. When massaging the point, hands should be lightly clenched fist, fist up, lightly placed on the table, and then press or pinch or knead as the law. Massage the point will be sore or painful, to soreness and swelling is good.
Massage of the point can also be used to treat wind, headache, strong neck, cough, asthma, sore throat, crooked mouth and eyes, tooth pain.
Cure sore throat and phlegm accumulation
When the body is invaded by wind evil and symptoms such as sore throat, phlegm accumulation and wheezing occur, acupressure massage on the Yuyi point in the Lung meridian can improve the situation. The main function of this point is to channel the water balance between the meridians and the internal organs.
Treating Stomach Cramps
Many patients who suffer from stomach cramps have an acute attack and the pain is often unbearable. For emergencies, the pain can be relieved by applying finger pressure to the Fish interval point of the Lung meridian. This method is simple and easy to use, and will often yield immediate results. In clinical practice, there are two types of stomach cramps: the cold type can be treated by rubbing; the hot type can be treated by pressing. This is because the interstitial point is an acupoint of the lung meridian, which is closely related to the stomach.
Beauty and skin care
The skin needs to be nourished by the lung meridian, and the skin is smooth and fine pores; on the other hand, the skin is dark, acne-prone, allergic and pore-prone. The lungs are full of energy people are not fat, not easy to catch a cold, not worried.
Relieve the fear of cold hands and feet
Usually massage the lung meridian of the fish point, can promote blood circulation, alleviate the symptoms of cold hands and feet, especially cold for cold extremities suffered by female friends, as long as often press this point, its own results.
