In life, massage is usually used to treat various diseases. Now let's follow the editor to learn about the efficacy and role of the Ran Gu acupoint, as well as the treatment of menstrual disorders through massage of the Ran Gu acupoint. How to find the location of the Ran Gu acupoint?
【Location of the Ran Gu Acupoint】
1. Standard positioning
The Ran Gu acupoint is located on the inner edge of the foot, below the prominence of the navicular bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. It is an acupoint of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian.
2. Methods of locating the acupoint
The Ran Gu acupoint is located on the inner side of the foot, below the prominence of the navicular bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. It can be located while lying supine or sitting upright.
Quick method of locating the acupoint: Sit with the feet hanging down, and the concave area below the prominence of the navicular bone in the front and below the inner ankle is the Ran Gu acupoint.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint
Below the Ran Gu acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, tibialis posterior muscle, and flexor digitorum longus muscle of the toes. It is supplied by branches of the medial and lateral plantar arteries. It is also innervated by the terminal branches of the medial cutaneous nerve of the leg and the medial plantar nerve.
The skin is innervated by the medial cutaneous nerve of the leg. This area is the transition between the skin of the sole and the dorsum of the foot. The tibialis posterior muscle is innervated by the medial plantar nerve, while the flexor digitorum longus muscle is innervated by the motor branches of the tibial nerve.
【Efficacy and Role of the Ran Gu Acupoint】
(1) Efficacy of the Ran Gu acupoint
The Ran Gu acupoint has the effects of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It is mainly used to treat sore throat, hemoptysis, polydipsia, irregular menstruation, impotence, nocturnal emissions, umbilical wind with mouth rigidity, and foot and ankle swelling and pain, among others.
Acupuncture at the Ran Gu acupoint has a hypotensive effect on primary hypertension. It also has a specific effect on eosinophils. It can improve the function of the endocrine system.
It is commonly used in modern times to treat pharyngitis, cystitis, urethritis, orchitis, menstrual disorders, semen deficiency, enuresis, infertility, vulval itching, diabetes, tetanus, tonsillitis, vomiting, and night sweats, among others.
(2) Role of the Ran Gu acupoint
1. Regulating the gastrointestinal tract
Regularly massaging the Ran Gu acupoint can not only quickly stimulate hunger, but also treat discomfort caused by overeating. It is an acupoint with bidirectional regulation.
In summary, massaging the Ran Gu acupoint every day can not only increase appetite, but also keep the gastrointestinal tract relaxed.
2. Treating irritability and dry mouth
If a person has excessive internal heat, they will feel thirsty all the time, be easily agitated, and have a dry mouth. They may also experience restlessness and insomnia at night. In this case, the Ran Gu acupoint can be used to solve the problem.
You can massage the Ran Gu acupoint before going to bed, and the symptoms will be relieved in a few minutes. So, using the Ran Gu acupoint to eliminate internal heat is effective.
3. Treating sore throat
Sore throat is a typical symptom of internal heat, and the Ran Gu acupoint is particularly suitable for relieving dryness in the throat.
【Main Diseases Treated by the Ran Gu Acupoint】
The Ran Gu acupoint is mainly used to treat laryngeal spasm, hemoptysis, polydipsia, vulval itching, impotence, nocturnal emissions, umbilical wind with mouth rigidity, and foot and ankle swelling and pain, among others.
1. Genitourinary system diseases: cystitis, urethritis, orchitis, semen deficiency, enuresis;
2. Otorhinolaryngological diseases: pharyngitis, tonsillitis;
3. Gynecological diseases: menstrual disorders, infertility;
4. Others: myocarditis, vulval itching, diabetes, mental illness.
【Massage Methods for the Ran Gu Acupoint】
1. Massage
First, accurately locate the Ran Gu acupoint and press it firmly with the thumb, and then release the pressure immediately.
When pressing down with the thumb, there will be a strong tingling sensation in the acupoint and even along the entire leg meridian. But as the fingers relax, the tingling sensation will immediately disappear.
After the tingling sensation subsides, repeat the massage using the above method 10-20 times. Both Ran Gu acupoints on the feet should be massaged.
If you are massaging yourself, you can massage both acupoints simultaneously.
