In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's take a look at the efficacy and how to massage the Yinqi acupoint to treat gum bleeding.
Introduction to Yinqi Acupoint
1. Location: The Yinqi acupoint is located on the inner side of the terminal joint of the big toe, 0.1 cun (Chinese inch) away from the corner of the toenail.
2. Method of locating the acupoint: Sit upright or lie on your back, locate the acupoint 0.1 cun below the inner corner of the toenail of the big toe; or locate the acupoint 0.1 cun on the back side of the big toe, along the angle bisector line, at the intersection with the horizontal line of the base edge of the toenail.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: The Yinqi acupoint is located below the skin, subcutaneous tissue, flexor tendon sheath of the toe, and the inner bundle of the long extensor tendon of the toe. There is the dorsal artery of the toe. It is the junction of the dorsal nerve of the fibular nerve and the intrinsic nerve of the sole of the toe.
Efficacy and Functions of Yinqi Acupoint
1. Efficacy of Yinqi Acupoint:
Yinqi has the functions of invigorating the spleen and blood, calming the mind, and warming the yang. It can be used to treat epilepsy and convulsions.
The spleen governs blood, and the liver stores blood. If the spleen is deficient in governing blood or the liver excessively discharges, it can cause various bleeding disorders. The Yinqi acupoint is a wood point on the earth meridian, so it can be used to treat excessive menstrual bleeding and irregular menstruation.
The Yinqi acupoint is a wood point on the earth meridian. Moxibustion on this point can benefit the qi, invigorate the spleen, regulate blood, and regulate menstruation. It has good effects on spleen deficiency, inability to govern, blood not returning to the meridian, prolonged menstruation, or excessive bleeding.
2. Functions of Yinqi Acupoint:
The Yinqi acupoint can relieve heart and spleen pain, invigorate the spleen and calm the mind, and regulate menstruation. It can improve symptoms such as heart and spleen pain, poor appetite, excessive or irregular menstruation, blood in urine, blood in stool, vomiting blood, abdominal pain, frequent dreaming, and fainting.
This acupoint is also commonly used to assist in the treatment of vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal distension. Its most significant effect on the spleen meridian is to stop bleeding.
It is commonly used in the treatment of functional uterine bleeding, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, acute enteritis, schizophrenia, and neurasthenia.
Main diseases treated by Yinqi Acupoint
Obstetrics and Gynecology: functional uterine bleeding, uterine spasms;
Ophthalmology: gum bleeding, nosebleeds;
Psychiatric and neurological disorders: childhood convulsions, hysteria, fainting;
Digestive system diseases: gastrointestinal bleeding, peritonitis, acute gastroenteritis;
Yinqi acupoint is mainly used to treat excessive menstrual bleeding, irregular menstruation, vomiting blood, nosebleeds, blood in urine, blood in stool, abdominal distension, diarrhea, fainting, chest pain, heart pain, wheezing, and fullness in the chest.
Massage Techniques for Yinqi Acupoint
(1) Acupuncture method: shallow puncture of 0.1 to 0.2 cun, local distension and pain; or use a triangular needle to puncture and squeeze to cause bleeding, commonly used for stupor, chest tightness, and coughing.
Precautions for Gum Bleeding
Use a new type of toothbrush, avoid brushing teeth forcefully in a horizontal motion, and use a vertical brushing method to prevent gum irritation and bleeding.
During menstruation and pregnancy, pay attention to oral hygiene. Usually, after the menstrual period and pregnancy, gum bleeding will significantly reduce.
If there is unexplained widespread spontaneous gum bleeding, it is advisable to go to the hospital for examination early to determine whether there is a hematological disorder.
If the bleeding is caused by poor oral hygiene, with a large amount of dental plaque and calculus causing irritation, you can go to the dental department to have your teeth cleaned and remove the plaque and calculus.
If the gum bleeding is caused by residual roots or crowns, the residual crowns or roots should be extracted, and then dentures should be made. If the gum bleeding is caused by poorly made dentures or restorations, the dentures should be remade or repaired.
