Breast hyperplasia can not only be relieved by massage, but also by cupping. So what are the cupping methods for breast hyperplasia?
Cupping Methods for Breast Hyperplasia
Acupoint: Jianjing (GB21)
1. Location:
Jianjing is located on the shoulder, in the middle of the line connecting Dazhui and the tip of the shoulder peak in the anterior midline of the breast.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Jianjing is located on the shoulder, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui and the shoulder peak. Alternatively, with fingers close together, place the index finger against the neck, and the middle finger tip will reach the acupoint.
3. Effect of Jianjing:
Drainage of fluids. Jianjing acupoint has the functions of promoting meridian circulation, resolving phlegm, clearing heat, promoting blood circulation, and reducing swelling.
Acupoint: Tianzong (SI11)
1. Location:
Tianzong is located on the scapula, in the central depression below the ridge, level with the fourth thoracic vertebra. It belongs to the Small Intestine meridian.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Sit in a forward-leaning position or lie prone. The acupoint is located at the intersection of the upper and middle thirds on the line dividing the lower edge of the scapula ridge and the lower angle of the scapula. Alternatively, draw a straight line connecting the lower edge of the scapula ridge and the lower angle of the scapula, level with the space between the fourth thoracic vertebra spinous process and the diaphragm shu acupoint, forming a triangle with the Diji and Jianzhen acupoints.
3. Effect of Tianzong:
Tianzong acupoint can promote the generation of yang qi, relax tendons and activate collaterals, regulate qi and reduce swelling, and relieve chest congestion.
Acupoint: Ganyu (BL18)
1. Location:
Ganyu is located on the back, 1.5 cun beside the lower edge of the ninth thoracic vertebra spinous process, on the midline.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Lie prone, and locate the acupoint 1.5 cun beside the lower edge of the ninth thoracic vertebra spinous process, next to the governor vessel.
3. Effect of Ganyu:
Dispelling heat from the liver. Ganyu acupoint has the functions of clearing and benefiting the liver and gallbladder, calming the mind and improving vision, nourishing blood and dispersing stasis, relaxing the liver and promoting bile flow, regulating qi and improving vision.
Acupoint: Kufang (BL51)
1. Location:
Kufang is located on the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun from the midline.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Kufang is located in the first intercostal space, 4 cun from the midline. The acupoint can be accessed in a sitting or supine position.
3. Effect of Kufang:
Kufang acupoint has the functions of regulating qi, expanding the chest, clearing heat and transforming phlegm, and reducing counterflow and relieving asthma.
Acupoint: Shanzhong (CV17)
1. Location:
Shanzhong is located in the middle of the sternum, between the nipples, at the level of the fourth intercostal space.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Sit upright or lie supine. The acupoint is located at the midpoint between the nipples on the midline of the chest, at the level of the fourth intercostal space. Pressing the acupoint will produce a sour and swollen sensation.
3. Effect of Shanzhong:
Collecting the qi and blood of the pericardium meridian. Shanzhong acupoint has the functions of regulating qi, expanding the chest, clearing the lungs and transforming phlegm, regulating qi and relieving pain, and promoting salivation and increasing body fluids.
Acupoint: Rugen (CV18)
1. Location:
Rugen is located in the chest, directly below the nipple, at the root of the breast, in the fifth intercostal space, 4 cun from the midline.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Lie supine. For males, the acupoint is located at the intersection of the nipple and the fifth intercostal space on the midline. For females, the acupoint is located at the midpoint of the arc at the root of the breast.
3. Effect of Rugen:
Rugen acupoint has the functions of promoting lactation and resolving stasis, regulating the lungs and promoting qi, reducing counterflow and relieving asthma, dissipating abscesses and promoting lactation, and drying dampness and resolving spleen dampness.
Acupoint: Qimen (LV14)
1. Location:
Qimen is located in the chest, directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun from the midline. It is one of the main acupoints of the Foot Jueyin Liver meridian.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Lie supine. First locate the Tianshu acupoint in the fourth intercostal space, and then select the acupoint below it in the second intercostal space (the sixth intercostal space for the clavicular midline in female patients).
3. Effect of Qimen:
Collecting water, dampness, and wind in the middle part of the body. Qimen acupoint has the functions of regulating the liver, harmonizing the stomach, promoting the side, invigorating the spleen and regulating the liver, regulating qi and activating blood circulation.
Acupoint: Waiguan (TE5)
1. Location:
Waiguan is located on the back of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangchi and the elbow tip, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the radius and ulna. It is an important acupoint of the Triple Energizer meridian on the hand.
2. Acupoint selection method:
Extend the arm and turn the palm downward. The acupoint is located 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist on the back of the hand, between the radius and ulna, opposite the Neiguan acupoint.
3. Effect of Waiguan:
Connecting qi and blood, tonifying yang and replenishing qi. Waiguan acupoint has the functions of expelling exterior heat, promoting meridian circulation, and clearing heat from the surface.
Acupoint: Yanglingquan (GB34)
1. Location:
Yanglingquan is located on the outer side of the lower leg, in front of the head of the fibula.
2. Acupoint selection method:
The patient should lie on the side or supine. The acupoint is located below the knee, on the outer side of the lower leg, in front of the head of the fibula.
3. Effect of Yanglingquan:
Dispelling turbidity and eliminating dampness. Yanglingquan acupoint has the functions of harmonizing the liver, invigorating the spleen, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, and strengthening the waist and knees.
Acupoint: Fenglong (ST40)
1. Location:
Fenglong is located on the lower leg, on the outer side, 8 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, 1 cun beside the anterior crest of the tibia.
2. Acupoint selection method:
First locate the knee eye and the external malleolus on the outer side of the lower leg, and then find the midpoint of the line connecting these two points. The acupoint is located at a position 1.5 cun to the outside of the anterior edge of the neck.
3. Effect of Fenglong:
Reducing edema, eliminating dampness, and tonifying the spleen. Fenglong acupoint is suitable for patients with qi stagnation and blood stasis type primary dysmenorrhea and breast hyperplasia.
Cupping Methods for Breast Hyperplasia
Fire Cupping
Use flash fire method to attach the cup to Ganyu, Shanzhong, Tianzong, Jianjing, and Waiguan; or use suction cupping method.
Needle Cupping
After disinfection, use a fine needle to puncture Ganyu, Qimen, Rugen, Shanzhong, Yanglingquan, and Fenglong acupoints, and then use moxibustion for 15 minutes before removing the needle. Finally, flash cup each acupoint 5-10 times.
Acupoint Puncture and Cupping
Use a three-edged needle to puncture Shanzhong, Rugen, and Qimen acupoints 3-5 times, and then use flash cupping at the puncture sites.
Medicated Cupping
Apply ginger juice to the tender points on the back corresponding to the affected breast, as well as Tianzong, Kufang, Shanzhong, Rugen, and Qimen acupoints, and then perform cupping.
What Tea is Good for Breast Hyperplasia
Red Sugar Pain Relief Tea
[Ingredients] 2 grams of tea leaves, 10 grams of red sugar.
[Method] Brew with boiling water for 5 minutes.
[Usage] Drink as a substitute for tea, 3 times a day.
[Effect] It has the effect of warming the stomach and spleen, and tonifying the middle. It is used to treat symptoms such as constipation, cold pain in the lower abdomen, breast hyperplasia, and dysmenorrhea.
Yimucao Tea
[Ingredients] 2 grams of green tea, 20 grams of yimucao.
[Method] Put the two ingredients in a large cup, brew with boiling water for 5 minutes (covered), and drink.
[Usage] Drink the first infusion quickly, leaving some liquid, then brew and drink again until it becomes dilute. Take 1 dose daily.
[Effect] Activates blood circulation, regulates menstruation, disperses stasis, and relieves pain. It can be used for breast hyperplasia, blood stasis-type primary dysmenorrhea, and is especially suitable for patients with hypertension.
Zelan Leaf Tea
[Ingredients] 1 gram of green tea, 10 grams of zelan leaves.
[Method] Put the two ingredients in a large cup, brew with freshly boiled water, cover for 5 minutes, and drink.
[Usage] When the first infusion is almost finished, leave some liquid, then brew and drink again until it becomes dilute. Take 1 dose daily.
[Effect] Relieves liver qi, activates blood circulation, disperses stasis, and promotes menstruation. It is suitable for patients with qi stagnation and blood stasis type primary dysmenorrhea and breast hyperplasia.
Tea Tree Root and Fennel Tea
[Ingredients] 15 grams of tea tree root, 15 grams of fennel, 1 mature hen, appropriate amount of yellow wine, red sugar.
[Method] When menstruation begins, stew the tea tree root (chopped), fennel, and mature hen (skinned and gutted) with yellow wine until tender, then add red sugar for flavoring. Drink the soup. On the second day after menstruation is over, stew honeysuckle with the hen (skinned and gutted) using rice wine and salt, and eat.
[Usage] 1 dose per month, can be used continuously for 3 menstrual cycles.
[Effect] Promotes qi circulation, resolves stasis, warms the uterus, and replenishes qi and blood. It can be used for qi deficiency and blood stasis type primary dysmenorrhea and breast hyperplasia.
Rose and Red Sugar Tea
[Ingredients] 2 grams of black tea, 3 grams of rose, 25 grams of red sugar.
[Method] Put the three ingredients into 300 ml of water, boil for 5 minutes, and divide into 3 doses to be taken after meals.
[Usage] Start drinking 5 days before menstruation, 1 dose per day, until menstruation begins. Can be used for 3-4 menstrual cycles.
[Effect] Regulates the liver, resolves depression, dispels stasis, and relieves pain. It can prevent and treat dysmenorrhea and breast hyperplasia.
Symptoms of Breast Hyperplasia
Breast Swelling and Pain
It is common for one or both breasts to feel swollen or tender. The course of the disease varies from 2 months to several years, and most patients experience cyclic pain, which worsens before menstruation and improves or disappears after menstruation. It is important to note that although cyclic breast pain is a typical manifestation of this disease, the absence of this characteristic does not negate the presence of the lesion.
Breast Lumps
The lumps are often multiple, unilateral or bilateral, with a higher incidence in the upper outer quadrant. The size and texture of the lumps also often change cyclically with the menstrual cycle. Before menstruation, the lumps increase in size and become harder, while after menstruation, the lumps shrink and become softer. Upon palpation, nodules of different sizes can be felt, with an unclear boundary from the surrounding tissue. They are often tender, can be pushed, and do not adhere to the skin or deep tissues. The axillary lymph nodes are not enlarged.
There may also be a long course, slow development, and occasional nipple discharge. The different-sized nodules in the breast are actually some cystic dilated large and small lactiferous ducts, and the nipple discharge comes from these cysts, which can be yellowish-green, brown, or bloody, and occasionally colorless and serous.
Menstrual Disorders
Patients with this disease may also have irregular periods, with lighter or paler menstrual flow, and may be accompanied by dysmenorrhea. Because the main cause of breast hyperplasia is hormonal imbalance, most patients show breast pain with lumps, but some women may also show symptoms of menstrual disorders, and patients should also be aware of the harm caused by menstrual disorders.
Emotional Changes
Patients often feel emotionally unsmooth or easily irritable, and the symptoms worsen after anger, mental stress, or fatigue. Among them, breast lumps are a common disease in women. Because they are located superficially, they can often be detected early through self-examination. The key is for patients to have the awareness of regular self-examination and master the correct examination methods. Once a lump is found, seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Measures for Regulating and Preventing Breast Hyperplasia
Emphasize the general survey and self-examination of breast diseases
General surveys often enable early detection and timely treatment, and regular self-examination can also help timely detect suspicious breast lumps, abnormal nipple discharge, etc.
Timely marriage and childbirth, and active breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are physiological regulations of breast function. Therefore, timely marriage and childbirth, and breastfeeding are beneficial to the breast. Breastfeeding should last for at least 1 year, and attention should be paid to keeping the nipples clean and avoiding trauma.
Actively prevent and treat related gynecological diseases, such as menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids, etc.
More than 50% of gynecological disease patients have breast diseases, most commonly in patients with menstrual cycle disorders and adnexitis, and a high incidence of breast hyperplasia has also been found in patients with uterine fibroids. Therefore, actively preventing and treating gynecological diseases is an important part of reducing the inducing factors of breast hyperplasia.
Promote harmonious and pleasant sexual life before menstruation
The breast is a target organ of sex hormones and undergoes cyclic changes influenced by the endocrine environment. Therefore, a harmonious sexual life can regulate female hormones, stimulate progesterone secretion, increase the protection and repair of the breast. Therefore, maintaining a harmonious sexual life and a regular lifestyle can eliminate factors that are detrimental to breast health.
Use beauty and skincare products with high estrogen content with caution
Some women use creams containing estrogen for a long time to beautify their skin, which can increase the estrogen level in the body and may induce breast hyperplasia.
Good living habits
Maintain a regular schedule, balance work and rest, and keep regular bowel movements. Because a regular lifestyle can prevent the occurrence of breast hyperplasia.
