Regular massage of the Lígōu acupuncture point can alleviate and prevent the following conditions: hyperactive sexual function, irregular menstruation, endometritis, functional uterine bleeding, urinary retention, and hernia. Let's follow the Chinese Medicine Network to learn about the efficacy of the Lígōu acupuncture point and how to massage it to treat irregular menstruation.
Causes of Irregular Menstruation:
1. Emotional abnormalities causing menstrual disorders
Emotional abnormalities, such as long-term mental depression, mental tension, or major mental stimulation and psychological trauma, can cause menstrual disorders or dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. This is because menstruation is formed by the action of hormones secreted by the ovaries on the endometrium. Ovarian hormones are controlled by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus-releasing hormones. Therefore, any abnormalities in the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus can affect menstruation.
2. Cold stimulation causing scanty or absent menstruation
Women who are exposed to cold stimulation during their menstrual period can cause excessive constriction of blood vessels in the pelvic cavity, leading to scanty or absent menstruation. Therefore, women should pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding dampness during their daily lives.
3. Dieting causing menstrual disorders
A girl's body fat should account for at least 17% of her body weight to have her first menstrual period, and her body fat should account for at least 22% of her body weight to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. Excessive dieting, due to insufficient energy intake, leads to the consumption of a large amount of fat and protein in the body, resulting in a disorder in estrogen synthesis and a significant deficiency, affecting menstruation, and even causing scanty or absent menstruation. Therefore, women who pursue a slim figure should not diet blindly.
4. Smoking and alcohol consumption causing menstrual disorders
Certain components in cigarettes and alcohol can interfere with physiological processes related to menstruation, causing menstrual disorders. Among women who smoke and drink excessively, 25% to 32% seek medical treatment for menstrual disorders. Among women who smoke more than one pack of cigarettes per day or consume more than 100 ml of high-proof liquor, the incidence of menstrual disorders is three times higher than that of non-smokers and non-drinkers. Therefore, women should not smoke and should drink alcohol in moderation.
Location of Lígōu Acupuncture Point:
1. Standard location: The Lígōu acupuncture point is located on the inner side of the lower leg, 5 cun above the inner ankle tip, in the center of the medial surface of the tibia.
Efficacy and Functions of Lígōu Acupuncture Point:
The Lígōu acupuncture point has the effects of soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing heat and dampness, regulating menstruation and stopping leukorrhea, reducing swelling and relieving itching, and has a strong effect on promoting blood circulation. According to Chinese medicine, the liver stores blood and is the organ of wind and wood. Therefore, stimulating the Lígōu acupuncture point can not only soothe the liver and relieve depression, clear heat and dispel dampness, but also nourish blood and yin, moisturize dryness and relieve itching, making it an effective acupuncture point for treating itching symptoms.
The Lígōu acupuncture point is commonly used in the treatment of hyperactive sexual function, irregular menstruation, endometritis, functional uterine bleeding, urinary retention, hernia, plum pit qi, mental illness, myelitis, and tachycardia. It is one of the commonly used acupuncture points for anesthesia.
The Lígōu acupuncture point is commonly used in modern times to treat irregular menstruation, excessive or prolonged menstruation, leukorrhea, hernia, difficult urination, testicular pain, nocturnal emission, and leg and shin soreness.
Massage Techniques for the Lígōu Acupuncture Point:
1. Massage
The patient should assume the most comfortable position and use the thumb pads of both hands to press and rub the Lígōu acupuncture points on both sides. This will produce a local sensation of soreness, swelling, and pain. Then, flex and extend the ankle joint to enhance the feeling of finger pressure, and then use rubbing technique to relax.
Massage for 5-10 minutes each time. In the acute phase, perform 2-3 times daily. In the chronic phase, perform once daily or every other day.
