In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Now let's follow the editor to learn about the effects and benefits of Gongsun acupoint, as well as how to massage Gongsun acupoint to relieve phlegm and restlessness. How to find the location of Gongsun acupoint?
【Location of Gongsun Acupoint】
1. Standard positioning: on the inner margin of the foot, below and in front of the base of the first metatarsal bone.
2. Acupoint selection method: sit upright or lie supine, the posterior side of the big toe on the inner side of the foot, select the acupoint at a distance of one cun from Taibai; or push backward along Taibai until a depression is felt, which is the acupoint.
3. Acupoint anatomy: located in the extensor hallucis brevis muscle; it is associated with the dorsal venous network of the foot, the medial plantar artery, and the medial tarsal artery branches; it is also innervated by the saphenous nerve and the medial calcaneal nerve branches.
【Effects and Benefits of Gongsun Acupoint】
1. Effects of Gongsun Acupoint
Gongsun acupoint has the effects of invigorating the spleen and benefiting the stomach, and regulating the meridians. Massaging Gongsun acupoint can relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea, and also has auxiliary effects on stomach pain, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery.
2. Benefits of Gongsun Acupoint
Gongsun acupoint has the functions of invigorating the spleen and stomach, and regulating the Chong and Ren channels.
Gongsun acupoint has the functions of harmonizing the spleen and stomach, regulating the Chong channel, and clearing the mind and spirit.
Gongsun acupoint is a point on the spleen meridian of the foot Taiyin, which connects with the stomach meridian of the foot Yangming. Its main function is to regulate the spleen and stomach, and it is one of the main acupoints for treating digestive system diseases. It can be used to treat poor digestion, abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, and other symptoms caused by weak spleen and stomach.
Gongsun acupoint is one of the intersection points of the eight meridians, it connects with the Chong channel, and it is located in the chest area. The Chong channel originates from the uterus and spreads to the chest, and the spleen meridian of the foot Taiyin also ascends to the heart. Therefore, it can be used to treat diseases of the spleen, stomach, and chest area.
Gongsun acupoint is one of the intersection points of the eight meridians, it connects with the Chong channel, and it has the functions of regulating qi, widening the chest, and relieving phlegm and restlessness.
【Massage Methods for Gongsun Acupoint】
Activate the qi of the spleen meridian through the form of water and dampness.
1. Acupuncture method
Treatment: tonify and acupuncture if there is cold, disperse and acupuncture or use water needle if there is heat.
2. Needle insertion method
Generally, it is inserted straight, and deep insertion can reach Yongquan. There may be a sour and swollen sensation locally, which can spread to the sole of the foot.
3. Moxibustion method
Moxa cone for 3-5 minutes; or moxa stick for 5-10 minutes.
【Main Diseases Treated by Gongsun Acupoint】
It is commonly used in modern times to treat acute and chronic gastritis, digestive ulcers, acute and chronic enteritis, neurogenic vomiting, indigestion, schizophrenia, etc. It is used in combination with Zhongwan and Zusanli to treat gastric distension and pain; used in combination with Fenglong and Shenque 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.
