The "Zheng Fu Fa" is one of the massage techniques used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is commonly used to regulate the Ren and Du meridians and has good effects in relieving symptoms of menopause, diabetes, and digestive system diseases.
The patient lies flat on the bed, and the operator gently places their palm on the patient's abdomen, with the palm facing the navel and the middle finger aligned with the midline of the abdomen, which corresponds to the Ren meridian. With the upper limbs fully relaxed, the vibration begins at a frequency of about 200-300 times per minute, for a total of 10 minutes. The key to performing the "Zheng Fu Fa" is to mimic the action of a child bouncing a ball, where the operator's palm remains on the patient's abdomen while the wrist flexes and extends rapidly. It is important to maintain a relaxed mental and physical state in order to generate high-frequency tremors.
According to Chinese medicine, all fourteen meridians are connected to the abdomen. The "Zheng Fu Fa" can regulate the Ren and Du meridians to tonify the kidney yang. Western medicine believes that "Zheng Fu Fa" has the effect of regulating the endocrine system and can bidirectionally adjust the function of the digestive system.
Generally speaking, bad breath, excessive stomach acid, and constipation are often caused by stomach fire. Massage of the Nei Ting acupoint can effectively relieve heat and stomach fire.
The "Nei Ting" acupoint is the Ying acupoint of the Stomach meridian of the Foot Yangming. It has the functions of clearing the stomach, eliminating heat, regulating qi, and relieving pain. It can be considered as an enemy to heat syndromes and excessive internal heat. According to Chinese medicine, the most significant feature of the "Nei Ting" acupoint is its ability to relieve stomach fire. Rubbing the "Nei Ting" acupoint can effectively treat toothache, sore throat, nosebleeds, bad breath, excessive stomach acid, and constipation caused by stomach fire. [Image: Nei Ting Acupoint]
The "Nei Ting" acupoint is located on the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes, at the junction of the red and white flesh behind the webbing. When selecting the acupoint, the patient should sit upright or lie supine, and the acupoint is located at the junction of the 2nd metatarsophalangeal joint and the creases between the 2nd and 3rd toes. It is also beneficial to press this point with the fingertips. Press one side of the acupoint with the fingertip of the thumb, applying slight pressure until a sore and swollen sensation is felt. Press each side for 1 minute, totaling 2 minutes, and perform the massage daily.
In addition, massaging the "Lao Gong" acupoint together with the "Nei Ting" acupoint can enhance the effect. "Lao Gong" is an important acupoint on the Pericardium meridian of the Hand Jueyin. It is located in the palm between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, where the middle finger points when making a fist. Its ability to remove heat and eliminate bad breath is due to its function as an acupoint on the Pericardium meridian. It is often used in clinical practice to treat mouth sores and bad breath caused by internal heat. [Image: Lao Gong Acupoint]
According to Chinese medicine, all fourteen meridians are connected to the abdomen. The "Zheng Fu Fa" can regulate the Ren and Du meridians to tonify the kidney yang. Western medicine believes that "Zheng Fu Fa" has the effect of regulating the endocrine system and can bidirectionally adjust the function of the digestive system. It is worth noting that this technique is not suitable for patients with hypertension, pregnant women, and those with heavy menstrual flow.
