Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the essence and energy of the five organs and six viscera all flow up to the eyes. The eyes can see when they receive enough blood. When our eyes experience symptoms such as dryness, inability to endure prolonged viewing, tearing in the wind, and blurred vision, it is a warning sign that our body's essence and blood are deficient and insufficient to nourish the eyes. In daily life and work, we can use traditional Chinese medicine health measures to protect our eyes. To improve eye fatigue, effectively protect the eyes, and assist in the treatment of eye diseases, traditional Chinese medicine can use syndrome differentiation to massage the acupoints around the eyes.
Yintang Acupoint: Located at the midpoint of the line connecting the two eyebrows. Massaging this acupoint can have the effects of awakening the brain, dispersing wind, relieving pain, and promoting blood circulation. When massaging, place the middle finger on the Yintang acupoint and press it firmly 10 times, then rotate clockwise and counterclockwise for 20-30 circles.
Zanzhu Acupoint: Located at the inner edge of the eyebrows. Massaging this acupoint can quickly relieve symptoms such as eyelid twitching, unclear vision, redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, and tearing in the wind. When massaging, use the thumb to press on this acupoint and rotate clockwise and counterclockwise for 20-30 circles.
Yuyao Acupoint: Located directly above the pupil, in the middle of the eyebrows. Just gently press this acupoint 20 times to have the effects of calming the mind, dispersing wind, and promoting blood circulation.
Sizhu Kong Acupoint: Located at the depression at the end of the eyebrows. Gently pressing this acupoint can effectively treat symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, and eyelid twitching.
Taiyang Acupoint: Located at the most concave point in front of the temple and behind the end of the eyebrow. Massaging the Taiyang acupoint can relieve fatigue, invigorate the spirit, relieve pain, and awaken the brain. When massaging the Taiyang acupoint, it is best to use the palm of the hand, rub it warm, and press it on the Taiyang acupoint with a little force, rotate clockwise and counterclockwise for 10-20 times.
Sibai Acupoint: Also known as the beauty acupoint, it is located below the eye socket. When massaging this acupoint, the fingers should not move, and the massaging area should not be too large. Rotate clockwise and counterclockwise for 8 circles, repeat 4-8 times. This acupoint has the effects of promoting blood circulation, nourishing the eyes, relieving eye fatigue, and reducing symptoms such as eye strain and dark circles.
Jingming Acupoint: Located above the inner canthus of the eye. Massaging this acupoint has the effects of reducing temperature, clearing heat, improving vision, and awakening the brain.
