In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's learn about the efficacy and how to massage the Yingxue acupoint on the foot to treat neuralgia headaches.
【Introduction to the Yingxue Acupoint】
【Location】On the outer side of the distal end of the 4th toe, 0.1 inch from the corner of the toenail.
【Anatomy】Formed by the arteries formed by the dorsal veins and arteries of the toes; innervated by the dorsal nerve of the toes.
【Indications】Migraine, dizziness, red and swollen eyes, deafness, tinnitus, throat obstruction, chest pain, swollen and painful feet, insomnia, vivid dreams, fever.
【Technique】Superficial insertion of 0.1 inch, or pricking to cause bleeding.
【Combination】Combined with Taichong, Taixi, Neiguan, Taiyang, Fengchi, Baihui to treat neuralgia headaches, hypertension, intercostal neuralgia, pleurisy, acute contagious conjunctivitis, and neurosensory hearing loss; combined with Yanglingquan, Qimen, Zhigou, Taichong to treat biliary diseases; combined with Shuigou, Taichong, Zhongchong, Baihui, Fengchi for emergency treatment of stroke coma.
【Efficacy and Function of the Yingxue Acupoint】
1. Efficacy of the Yingxue Acupoint
The Yingxue acupoint has the effect of soothing the liver, relieving depression, and promoting the circulation of meridians.
The Yingxue acupoint, as the well point of the gallbladder meridian, has the characteristics of clearing heat and calming the mind, and is used to treat fever and mental disorders.
The Yingxue acupoint is a well point of the gallbladder meridian, with the function of clearing heat and nourishing yin. It is used to treat symptoms such as irritability, throat obstruction, strong tongue, dry and painful eyes, deafness, sweating while coughing, immovable headache, irregular menstruation, inability to sweat, and other disorders related to the storage of yin.
2. Function of the Yingxue Acupoint
The Yingxue acupoint has the functions of soothing liver qi, clearing gallbladder fire, extinguishing wind heat, and connecting the internal and external meridians and qi and blood. It is used in modern times to treat biliary ascariasis.
【Massage Technique for the Yingxue Acupoint】
Massage technique for the Yingxue acupoint: Use the fingertips of both hands to press the Yingxue acupoint vertically for 1-3 minutes, once on each side. Massage daily to promote foot health and relieve systemic neuralgia. (Alternatively, use the fingertips of the thumb to rub and press the acupoint for 1-3 minutes each time. Long-term and regular massage can relieve heel pain and numbness in the lower limbs.)
【Diseases Treated by Massage of the Yingxue Acupoint】
Diseases of the sensory organs: conjunctivitis, hearing loss, tinnitus.
Circulatory system diseases: hypertension, sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, ankle pain.
Psychiatric and neurological diseases: neuralgia headaches, neurasthenia, intercostal neuralgia.
In modern times, the Yingxue acupoint is also used to treat intercostal neuralgia, hypertension, pleurisy, mastitis, etc. Other diseases: asthma, pleurisy.
