In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Now let's follow the Traditional Chinese Medicine website to learn about the efficacy and role of the Dadu acupoint, as well as how to massage the Dadu acupoint to relieve indigestion. How to locate the Dadu acupoint?
【Location of Dadu Acupoint】
1. Standard positioning
The Dadu acupoint is located on the inner edge of the foot, in the depression below the anterior and lower part of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
2. Acupoint anatomy
At the stopping point of the abductor hallucis muscle; branches of the internal and external veins of the sole of the foot; the intrinsic nerves of the sole of the foot.
【Causes of Indigestion】
1. Improper diet: Good dietary behavior should be moderate. Overeating or irregular eating can affect health and lead to the occurrence of diseases.
2. Unclean diet: Unclean diet as a pathogenic factor refers to the occurrence of diseases caused by eating unclean food. This is mostly caused by lack of good hygiene habits, eating spoiled or contaminated food. Diseases caused by unclean diet mainly involve the gastrointestinal tract. For example, eating spoiled food can cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, leading to epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dysentery.
3. Dietary preferences: Dietary preferences as a pathogenic factor refer to the occurrence of certain diseases due to a special preference for certain types of food or exclusive consumption of certain foods. For example, eating excessively hot or cold foods, having a preference for certain tastes, or having a strong addiction to alcohol can lead to imbalances in the body's yin and yang or cause diseases due to nutrient deficiencies.
【Efficacy and Functions of Dadu Acupoint】
1. Efficacy of Dadu Acupoint
The Dadu acupoint has the effect of dispersing spleen heat and is used to treat abdominal distension, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and fever. It is commonly used to treat abdominal distension, vomiting, and constipation.
2. Functions of Dadu Acupoint
For the elderly, the Dadu acupoint is an important acupoint for calcium supplementation and can also treat muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and lower back and leg pain. People with cervical spondylosis should also frequently massage the Dadu acupoint.
Some elderly people experience leg cramps every night. The most likely cause is blockage of the spleen meridian, which prevents calcium absorption. This can be relieved by massaging the Dadu and Shangqiu acupoints for three minutes each. Normally, the leg cramps disappear after three days.
3. Main diseases treated by Dadu Acupoint
Digestive system diseases: gastritis, gastric spasm, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, acute and chronic enteritis;
Respiratory system diseases: sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, childhood convulsions, toe pain.
【Massage Techniques for Dadu Acupoint】
1. Enhance digestive function
To enhance digestive function, the Dadu acupoint should be massaged daily. Massage all the acupoints on both feet for about 10 minutes, adjusting the duration and intensity according to your own tolerance.
Alternatively, you can use moxibustion on the Dadu acupoint. Ignite the moxa stick and hold it about 2-3 centimeters above the Dadu acupoint, moxibustion for 5 minutes each time, 3 times a week. This method also has obvious effects.
2. Calcium supplementation
Soak your feet in hot water for 20 minutes every night, then use your thumb to vigorously press and knead the Dadu acupoint 50 times.
Massage the Dadu and Shangqiu acupoints for 3 minutes each every day. After 3 days, the leg cramps will disappear.
In addition, people with cervical spondylosis should also frequently massage the Dadu acupoint and find the most painful point next to it for massage. This combination of treatments can yield better results.
3. Relieve depressive mood
The Dadu acupoint is a major acupoint for relieving depressive mood. Massage it for 10 minutes every day, or adjust the duration and intensity according to your own tolerance.
This method is not only suitable for people with depressive mood, but also for those with high work or life stress as a regular health maintenance practice. Massaging the Dadu acupoint regularly can prevent depressive mood.
Moxibustion on the Dadu acupoint is suitable for people with depressive mood or high work pressure.
