Do you know the location of the Jinggu acupoint? It is said that massaging the Jinggu acupoint can treat back pain, headaches, and more. So what are the specific effects and benefits of regularly massaging the Jinggu acupoint? Let's take a look together:
Explanation of Jinggu Acupoint
Jinggu: Jing, in ancient times, referred to artificially constructed high mounds or circular granaries; Gu, water. The name Jinggu refers to the gathering of the bladder meridian's damp and cold water qi at this acupoint. The substance of this acupoint is the cold and cool water qi that rises from the bladder meridian's absorption of heat, and it gathers at this acupoint like a large granary storing grains, hence the name Jinggu.
Original Point of the Bladder Meridian: The substance of this acupoint is the cold and cool water qi in the celestial region. It has a wide range of qi and blood flow and best reflects the nature of the bladder meridian's qi and blood. It is the source of the bladder meridian's output of cold and damp water qi, so it is called the original point of the bladder meridian.
Accurate Location of the Jinggu Acupoint
It is located on the outside of the foot, below the anterior prominence of the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of red and white skin, as shown in the picture below:
Effects of the Jinggu Acupoint
Effects: Promotes the generation of qi and blood, clears heat and relieves spasms, and brightens the eyes and relaxes the tendons.
Functions: Alleviates the symptoms produced by diseases such as headaches, blurred vision, neck stiffness, epilepsy, back pain, and ankle pain.
Benefits of Massaging the Jinggu Acupoint
This acupoint can help treat problems such as headaches, epilepsy, back pain, and ankle pain. The effects achieved through acupoint therapy are clearing heat, relieving spasms, and brightening the eyes and relaxing the tendons. Moreover, this method has no side effects, so it is particularly beneficial for us. Don't miss out!
When using this acupoint to help treat illnesses, there are some principles that need to be noted. If you have a cold and damp constitution, you need to use acupuncture or moxibustion to achieve the effect of regulating the body. If you have a hot constitution, needle pricking and releasing qi are necessary.
Main Diseases Treated by the Jinggu Acupoint
1. Headaches, neck pain.
2. Back pain.
3. Epilepsy.
Health Benefits of the Jinggu Acupoint
Clears heat, relieves spasms, brightens the eyes, and relaxes the tendons. Mainly treats headaches, neck stiffness, blurred vision, back and leg pain, epilepsy, malaria, and meningitis.
【Therapeutic Methods and Precautions of the Jinggu Acupoint】
Principles of Treatment for the Jinggu Acupoint:
Use acupuncture or moxibustion for cold and damp conditions, and use needle pricking and releasing qi for hot conditions.
Acupuncture Technique for the Jinggu Acupoint:
Needle directly at a depth of 0.3-0.5 inches.
Moxibustion Technique for the Jinggu Acupoint:
Moxa stick for 5-10 minutes or moxa cone for 3-5 breaths.
