Pressing on the "Rangu" acupoint can treat diabetes. Rangu is a point on the Kidney meridian of the foot Shaoyin. Rangu is the gap between two mountains. Rangu is paired with Kidney Shu, Taixi, Guanyuan, and Sanyinjiao, and it can treat irregular menstruation. There are many benefits to massaging this acupoint. But do you know the specific location of the Rangu acupoint? Let's take a look below:
Location of the Rangu Acupoint
Rangu Acupoint
【Location】
Located on the inner edge of the foot, below the prominent bone of the scaphoid.
Quick location method: Sit on the side or lie on your back. First, find the obvious bony landmark below the front and bottom of the medial malleolus, which is the scaphoid. The depression below the front and bottom of the scaphoid is the Rangu acupoint if it feels sore when pressed.
【Functions】
Treats irregular menstruation, protracted urine, vaginal itching, leukorrhea, nocturnal emission, impotence, difficult urination, diarrhea, chest and hypochondriac distention and pain, hemoptysis, infantile umbilical wind, trismus, polydipsia, jaundice, lower limb flaccidity, and foot pain.
Combining the Rangu Acupoint with Other Acupoints
1. Combined with Kidney Shu, Taixi, Guanyuan, and Sanyinjiao, it treats irregular menstruation;
2. Combined with Kidney Shu, Zhishi, and Qihai, it treats nocturnal emission;
3. Combined with Chize, Yujin, and Kongzui, it treats hemoptysis;
Rangu Acupoint
4. Combined with Zhongji, Xuehai, Ligou, and Sanyinjiao, it treats vaginal itching.
Massage the Rangu Acupoint to Treat Diabetes
Diabetes patients often feel dry mouth and restlessness when sleeping at night. Many people have to keep a glass of water by their side to quench their thirst. The Rangu acupoint has a function that, after being stimulated, can stimulate the secretion of saliva in the mouth. With more saliva secretion, the mouth will not feel as thirsty, and the symptoms of dry mouth can be relieved.
Also, the reason why diabetes patients feel restless is because of excessive heart fire. The Rangu acupoint is a point on the Kidney meridian. The Kidney meridian belongs to water. Stimulating the Rangu acupoint can bring down the Kidney water. Water can extinguish fire. By extinguishing the heart fire, the mind will naturally become calm, and sleep at night will be more peaceful.
Massage the Rangu Acupoint
Press firmly on both sides of the Rangu acupoint, release when there is a sore and distended feeling, press again, and release. Repeat this process 10-20 times until the sore and distended feeling no longer subsides. Persisting in this practice can effectively assist in the treatment of diabetes.
Massage Technique for the Rangu Acupoint
Massaging the Rangu acupoint requires attention to detail. First, accurately locate the Rangu acupoint, press down firmly with the thumb, and immediately release. When pressing down with the thumb, there will be a strong sore and distended feeling in the surrounding area of the acupoint and even the entire leg meridian. However, as you relax your fingers, the sore and distended feeling will immediately disappear. After the sore and distended feeling subsides, repeat the above method of pressing. Repeat this process 10-20 times. Both Rangu acupoints on the feet should be massaged. If you are massaging yourself, you can massage both acupoints simultaneously.
