In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's follow the editor to learn about the efficacy and massage of the Gongsun point to reduce phlegm and relieve anxiety. How to find the location of the Gongsun point?
【Location of the Gongsun Point】
1. Standard location: On the inner edge of the foot, in the front lower part of the base of the first metatarsal bone.
2. Method of locating the point: Sit upright with the foot hanging down or lie supine. The point is located behind the inside of the big toe, about 1 inch from the Taibai point, or push back along the Taibai point until a depression is felt.
3. Anatomy of the point: Located in the extensor hallucis longus muscle. It is connected to the dorsal venous plexus of the foot, the medial plantar artery, and the medial tarsal artery branches. It is also innervated by the saphenous nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve branches.
【Efficacy and Function of the Gongsun Point】
1. Efficacy of the Gongsun point:
The Gongsun point has the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, as well as regulating the meridians. Massage of the Gongsun point can relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea and assist in the treatment of stomach and intestine diseases such as stomach pain, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery.
2. Function of the Gongsun point:
The Gongsun point has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach and regulating the Chong and Ren meridians.
The Gongsun point is a point on the foot Taiyin spleen meridian, connecting with the foot Yangming stomach meridian. Its main function is to regulate the spleen and stomach. It is one of the main points for treating digestive system diseases, and can be used for the treatment of poor digestion, abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema caused by spleen and stomach weakness, and other related conditions.
The Gongsun point is one of the meeting points of the eight meridians, connecting with the Chong meridian and located in the chest area. The Chong meridian originates from the uterus and spreads to the chest. The foot Taiyin spleen meridian also ascends to the heart. Therefore, it can be used to treat diseases related to the spleen, stomach, and chest area.
The Gongsun point is one of the meeting points of the eight meridians, connecting with the Chong meridian. It has the function of regulating qi, expanding the chest, and reducing phlegm and anxiety.
【Massage Methods for the Gongsun Point】
To transform the qi of the spleen meridian through the form of water dampness wind.
1. Acupuncture and moxibustion:
Treatment method: Tonify with moxibustion if there is cold, and disperse with acupuncture or water needle if there is heat.
2. Needle insertion method:
Generally, straight insertion is used. Deep insertion can reach the Yongquan point, and there may be a sense of soreness and distension locally, which can spread to the sole of the foot.
3. Moxibustion method:
Moxa stick is used for 3-5 minutes or moxa cone is used for 5-10 minutes.
【Diseases Treated by the Gongsun Point】
It is commonly used in modern times to treat acute and chronic gastritis, gastrointestinal ulcers, acute and chronic enteritis, neurogenic vomiting, indigestion, schizophrenia, and other conditions. It is commonly combined with Zhongwan and Zusanli points to treat stomach distention and pain. It is also combined with Fenglong and Shanzhong points to treat vomiting and dizziness.
Digestive system diseases: Gastric spasms, acute and chronic gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, indigestion, dysentery, hepatitis, ascites, gastric cancer, intestinal spasms;
Gynecological diseases: Endometritis, irregular menstruation;
Others: Myocarditis, pleurisy, epilepsy, plantar fasciitis.
