Under our knees, there is an acupoint called Zusanli, which can regulate the intestines and stomach and has anti-aging effects. When we bend our legs, we can see a small bone protruding from the outer side of the knee joint. This is the lateral knee eye, and four horizontal fingers below the lateral knee eye is Zusanli.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Zusanli is the confluent acupoint of the Stomach meridian. Confluent acupoints are the points where the meridians of the whole body gather. Zusanli can adjust the disharmony of qi and blood in the whole body, especially in the Stomach meridian. By massaging Zusanli, it can treat various digestive disorders such as stomach pain, vomiting, bloating, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, and constipation. Regular massage of Zusanli can also prevent diseases, promote fitness, and have good preventive and therapeutic effects on various common age-related diseases.
When you are in a car or during breaks at work, it is recommended to massage Zusanli frequently. By doing it consistently, you will benefit from it.
The specific method is to use the thumb or index finger to apply pressure on the Zusanli acupoint for 5-10 minutes each time. It is important to ensure that there is a tingling, warm sensation, similar to being pricked by a needle, at the Zusanli acupoint during each massage.
