In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's take a look at the efficacy and effects of the Rangu acupoint and how to massage it to treat throat pain.
Common Symptoms of Throat Pain:
1. Inflammation of the nasopharynx: During the acute inflammatory period, patients may experience a dry and painful sensation. The dilation of blood vessels during the inflammatory period may cause the patient's nasal mucus to be slightly bloody when sucked back and spit out.
2. Inflammation of the oral pharynx: The inflammation in this area is mostly acute tonsillitis and acute pharyngitis, which are often associated with colds. When the tonsils are acutely inflamed, patients feel throat pain accompanied by moderate or high fever. In severe cases, the tonsils may swell and suppurate.
3. Inflammation of the laryngopharynx: Inflammation in the laryngopharynx is mostly acute epiglottitis and acute laryngitis. Patients often feel severe pain in the throat, have difficulty swallowing food, and may have a watery sound when speaking. In severe cases, it can cause breathing difficulties and be life-threatening.
Introduction to the Rangu Acupoint:
1. Location: The Rangu acupoint is located on the inner edge of the foot, below the medial malleolus, at the junction of the red and white skin. It is an acupoint on the Kidney meridian of the Foot Shaoyin.
2. Method of locating the acupoint: The Rangu acupoint is located on the inner side of the foot, below the medial malleolus, at the junction of the red and white skin. The acupoint can be located while lying supine or sitting upright. Quick location method: Sit with your feet hanging down, and the obvious bony landmark of the inner ankle—depression below the anterior lower part of the medial malleolus—is the Rangu acupoint.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: Below the Rangu acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, tibialis anterior muscle, and long flexor muscle of the toes. It is supplied by branches of the medial and plantar arteries of the foot. It is also innervated by the terminal branches of the medial cutaneous nerve of the calf and the medial plantar nerve.
Efficacy and Effects of the Rangu Acupoint:
(1) Efficacy of the Rangu Acupoint:
The Rangu acupoint has the functions of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It is mainly used to treat throat pain, hemoptysis, diabetes, irregular menstruation, impotence, priapism, genital itching, nocturnal emission, abdominal distension, and foot and ankle pain. It is commonly used in modern times to treat pharyngitis, cystitis, urethritis, orchitis, irregular menstruation, semen deficiency, enuresis, infertility, vulvar itching, diabetes, tetanus, tonsillitis, vomiting, and night sweats.
(2) Effects of the Rangu Acupoint:
1. Regulating the gastrointestinal tract: Regularly massaging the Rangu acupoint can not only quickly induce a feeling of hunger but also treat discomfort caused by overeating. It is an acupoint with bidirectional regulation.
2. Treating restlessness and dry mouth: If a person has excessive internal heat, they will constantly feel thirsty, become anxious, and have dry mouth. They may also have trouble sleeping due to restlessness at night. Massaging the Rangu acupoint before sleep can provide relief within a few minutes, making it effective in extinguishing virtual fire.
3. Treating throat pain: Throat pain is a typical symptom of internal heat, and the Rangu acupoint is particularly suitable for relieving dryness in the throat.
4. Treating diabetes: Diabetes, also known as "Xiaoke" in traditional Chinese medicine, is a wealthy disease. Although it is similar to the term "Xiaoke," there is a certain distinction. However, the Rangu acupoint is specifically used to treat "Xiaoke" syndrome.
5. Treating enuresis and nocturnal emission: The Rangu acupoint can also treat specific male diseases such as enuresis and nocturnal emission. It is particularly effective in treating symptoms such as short and red urine (i.e., reduced urine, hot, and yellowish in color).
Massage Techniques for the Rangu Acupoint:
1. Massage:
First, accurately locate the Rangu acupoint and press it firmly with the thumb, then immediately relax. When pressing with the thumb, there will be a strong tingling sensation in the acupoint and even the entire leg along the Kidney meridian, but the tingling sensation will disappear immediately as the finger relaxes. After the tingling sensation subsides, repeat the massage using the above method, and repeat this process 10-20 times. Both Rangu acupoints on the feet should be massaged.
Diseases Commonly Treated with the Rangu Acupoint:
1. Diseases of the otorhinolaryngology system: Pharyngitis, tonsillitis.
2. Diseases of the gynecology and obstetrics system: Menstrual disorders, infertility.
3. Others: Myocarditis, genital itching, diabetes, mental illness.
4. Diseases of the genitourinary system: Cystitis, urethritis, orchitis, semen deficiency, enuresis.
