In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's explore together the efficacy and method of massaging the Zhongfeng acupoint to treat abdominal distention.
【Causes of Abdominal Distention】
Heart and vascular diseases can cause abdominal distention, especially in cases of acute or chronic congestive heart failure (especially right heart failure), mesenteric vascular embolism or thrombosis, etc.
Liver diseases are also important causes of abdominal distention, especially in cases of acute or chronic hepatitis, severe hepatitis, liver abscess, liver cancer, etc.
Intestinal diseases are also important causes of abdominal distention, especially in cases of acute or chronic intestinal infections, malabsorption syndrome, acute or chronic intestinal obstruction, pseudo-intestinal obstruction, diverticular disease, constipation caused by various reasons, etc.
【Introduction to Zhongfeng Acupoint】
1. Standard location: The Zhongfeng acupoint is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression on the inner side of the tibialis anterior tendon, between the Shanqiu and Jiexi lines, just in front of the medial malleolus.
2. Method of locating the acupoint: When the foot is dorsiflexed, locate the acupoint approximately 1 inch in front of the medial malleolus, in the depression between the tibialis anterior tendon and the extensor hallucis longus tendon, or locate it between the Shanqiu and Jiexi lines. Quick method of locating the acupoint: Sit with the big toe raised, and the dorsum of the foot will show a major tendon. The depression on the inner side and below the medial malleolus is the Zhongfeng acupoint.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: The skin, subcutaneous tissue, and tibial periosteum are located beneath the Zhongfeng acupoint. The skin is supplied by branches of the femoral nerve and the saphenous nerve. The skin is thin, and the subcutaneous tissue is loose, with the saphenous vein and the saphenous nerve passing through. This vein originates from the medial side of the dorsal venous network of the foot, passes in front of the medial malleolus, runs upward on the medial side of the calf, and drains into the femoral vein.
【Efficacy and Functions of Zhongfeng Acupoint】
The Zhongfeng acupoint has the effect of clearing the liver and gallbladder, promoting bowel movement, and relaxing tendons and meridians.
The Zhongfeng acupoint can relieve symptoms of chest and abdominal distention, liver inflammation jaundice, difficult urination, spermatorrhea, urinary retention, penile pain, urinary tract infections, hernia, cold and painful waist and feet, ankle sprain, lower limb paralysis, etc.
It is commonly used in modern times to treat hernia, abdominal pain, jaundice, ankle sprain, seminal emission, urinary tract infections.
【Diseases Treated by Massaging Zhongfeng Acupoint】
Urinary and reproductive system diseases: Spermatorrhea, urinary retention, penile pain, urinary tract infections, hernia and abdominal pain.
Digestive system diseases: Abdominal distention and poor appetite, hepatitis and jaundice. Other diseases: Cold and painful waist and feet, ankle sprain.
In modern times, Zhongfeng acupoint is also often used to treat infectious hepatitis, cholecystitis, cystitis, ankle joint and surrounding soft tissue disorders, etc.
Zhongfeng acupoint is used to treat diseases in the lower abdomen, liver and spleen, and the pathways of the meridians passing through these areas, such as hernia, spermatorrhea, erectile dysfunction and pain, urinary retention, five types of urinary disorders, jaundice, low-grade fever, poor appetite, abdominal swelling, edema, abdominal pain, malaria, goiter, lumbar pain, knee swelling, tendon spasm, cold and dampness in the feet, retrograde cold in the feet, and chilblains, etc.
【Massage Techniques for Zhongfeng Acupoint】
Treatment method: Tonify the deficiency with moxibustion in case of cold, and expel the heat with needling to release the qi.
1. Massage: Use the thumb of the left hand to press and rub the Zhongfeng acupoint on the right foot (1 inch in front of the medial malleolus). Rub it 20 times with the left hand, then press and rub the Zhongfeng acupoint on the left foot with the right hand using the same technique.
【Benefits of Massaging Zhongfeng Acupoint】
Press the Zhongfeng acupoint with the tip of the thumb and apply force for 3 minutes each time, with a slight soreness and distension sensation as appropriate. It can help regulate male kidney deficiency.
The Zhongfeng acupoint is a very important acupoint for nourishing essence and blood in the human body, and it is the "golden acupoint" of the liver meridian. It can effectively suppress excessive liver fire.
Acupuncture at the Zhongfeng and other acupoints can treat acute infectious jaundice hepatitis, not only eliminating symptoms but also lowering transaminase levels.
