Pressing on the "Rangu" acupoint can treat diabetes. Rangu belongs to the Kidney Meridian of the Foot-Shaoyin. Rangu means the gap between two mountains. Rangu is often paired with Kidney Shu, Taixi, Guanyuan, and Sanyinjiao points to treat irregular menstruation. Massaging acupoints has many benefits. But do you know the exact location of the Rangu acupoint? Let's take a look at the specific details below:
Location of Rangu Acupoint
Rangu Acupoint
[Location]
On the inner edge of the foot, below the prominence of the medial malleolus, between the red and white flesh.
Quick location method: Sit on the side or lying supine. Find the obvious bony landmark of the medial malleolus. Below the prominence of the medial malleolus, there is a depression that can be felt when pressed, which is the Rangu acupoint.
[Functions]
Irregular menstruation, Yin prolapse, Yin itching, leucorrhea, nocturnal emission, impotence, urinary difficulty, diarrhea, chest and hypochondriac distention and pain, hemoptysis, pediatric umbilical wind, trismus, polydipsia, jaundice, lower limb weakness, foot pain.
Combinations of Rangu Acupoint
1. Paired with Kidney Shu, Taixi, Guanyuan, and Sanyinjiao points to treat irregular menstruation;
2. Paired with Kidney Shu, Zhishi, and Qihai points to treat nocturnal emission;
3. Paired with Chize, Yujin, and Kongzui points to treat hemoptysis;
Rangu Acupoint
4. Paired with Zhongji, Xuehai, Ligou, and Sanyinjiao points to treat Yin itching.
Massage Rangu Acupoint to Treat Diabetes
Diabetic patients often feel dry mouth and restlessness when sleeping at night. Many people have to keep a glass of water beside them to quench their thirst. The Rangu acupoint has a function that, when stimulated, can promote the secretion of a large amount of saliva. With more saliva, the mouth doesn't feel as thirsty, and the symptoms of dry mouth and restlessness can be relieved.
Also, diabetic patients feel restless because of excessive heart fire. The Rangu acupoint is located on the Kidney Meridian, which belongs to the water element. Stimulating the Rangu acupoint can bring the kidney water down. Water can extinguish fire, so by extinguishing the heart fire, the mind will naturally become calm and sleep at night will be more peaceful.
Massage Rangu Acupoint
Apply pressure on both sides of the Rangu acupoint, release when there is a sense of soreness and swelling, then apply pressure again and release. Repeat this process 10 to 20 times until the soreness and swelling no longer recede. Regularly massaging the Rangu acupoint can effectively assist in the treatment of diabetes.
Massage Techniques for Rangu Acupoint
Massaging the Rangu acupoint requires some skills: First, accurately locate the Rangu acupoint and press it down with the thumb, then immediately release the pressure. When pressing down with the thumb, there will be a strong sense of soreness and swelling along the Kidney Meridian of the leg, but the soreness and swelling will immediately subside when the finger is relaxed. After the soreness and swelling subside, repeat the process. Both Rangu acupoints on the feet should be massaged simultaneously if performing self-massage.
