The Yongquan acupoint is one of the important longevity acupoints in the human body. It plays a significant role in health preservation, disease prevention, and treatment. Massaging the Yongquan acupoint regularly can promote longevity and nourish the Yin and tonify the kidney.
Massage the Yongquan Acupoint to Tonify the Kidney
The condition of one's hair is closely related to the abundance of kidney qi. Hair accompanies a person throughout their life and its changes from childhood, adolescence, adulthood, to old age are directly and closely related to the strength of kidney qi.
The kidneys store essence, and essence generates blood, which is the source of blood formation and nourishes the hair. The vitality of a person comes from the kidneys, generated by the essence and qi within the kidneys. Vitality is the driving force behind the growth of hair. To maintain healthy and glossy hair, it is important to tonify the kidneys.
Excessive kidney qi can cause headaches on the top of the head. Sometimes, this kind of momentum can go to other places, such as the eyes. It can make the eyes uncomfortable no matter how they move. If it rushes to the head, it can cause insomnia.
If it rushes to the feet, the soles of the feet will feel very hot. If it reaches the throat, the throat will become swollen, dry, and painful. At this time, you can try massaging the Yongquan acupoint, which has a good effect.
Moxibustion on the Yongquan Acupoint to Expel Dampness
If you often feel cold, have cold hands and feet, and the Yongquan acupoint is always depressed and cannot rise, you can use moxibustion.
Moxibustion on the Yongquan acupoint is very simple. Buy two single moxibustion sticks, ignite the moxa sticks, and place them on the Yongquan acupoint, one foot each. Use the warm heat to fumigate and roast the Yongquan acupoint.
You will feel like you have stepped on two hot wheels on your feet, instantly feeling warm all over and no longer feeling cold. You may also feel thirsty, so drink more water.
You can also use the foot bath method. Use a wooden barrel and put some hot water and moxa leaves in it. Soak until the back is slightly sweaty.
Note: If there is excessive internal heat, moxibustion is not suitable.
Precautions for Massaging the Yongquan Acupoint
The Yongquan acupoint is located on the sole of the foot and is the first acupoint of the kidney meridian. Massaging the Yongquan acupoint can strengthen the body and prevent and treat diseases. However, there are contraindications for massaging the Yongquan acupoint, and blind massage should be avoided.
Pregnant women and people with hypertension should not massage the Yongquan acupoint.
Furthermore, although massaging the Yongquan acupoint can be used for first aid, it should be used as an emergency measure. It is not recommended to massage the Yongquan acupoint during a high fever or coma, as these conditions indicate a severe situation.
Lastly, women should avoid massaging the Yongquan acupoint during menstruation. The Yongquan acupoint has the function of promoting blood circulation and dispelling blood stasis, but during menstruation, women need to tonify qi and blood. Blind massage may affect their physiological health.
