Excessive liver fire can cause many discomforts in the body, such as headaches, tinnitus, and dizziness. It is said that massaging the Yintang acupoint can clear liver fire, cool blood, and calm the spirit. Let's learn about the function of massaging the Yintang acupoint together with the editor!
Location, Function, and Massage Method of Yintang Acupoint
[Acupoint Function]
This acupoint is mainly used to treat hangover discomfort, eye diseases, leg cramps, nocturnal enuresis, liver diseases, reverse qi flow, intercostal neuralgia, excessive menstrual bleeding, and mucosal inflammation. This acupoint is one of the main acupuncture points on the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian. It is used to treat excessive menstrual bleeding, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, pain in the genitals, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, hernia, chest and rib pain, hiccup, cough, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, red and painful eyes, retinal blindness, stroke, epilepsy, hysteria, insomnia, deviation of the mouth, knee swelling, pain on the inner side of the lower limbs, and pain and swelling of the foot and instep.
[Treatment of Diseases]
1. Cardiovascular diseases: angina pectoris, palpitations, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Surgical diseases: carbuncle and furuncle.
2. Nervous system diseases: infantile convulsions, schizophrenia, neurasthenia, and sequelae of cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Urinary system diseases: enuresis and urinary tract infection.
4. Musculoskeletal diseases: acute and chronic lower back and leg pain, knee sprain, and chronic strain.
5. Reproductive system diseases: orchitis, penile pain, hernia, functional uterine bleeding, and dysmenorrhea.
6. Respiratory system diseases: cough, asthma, toothache, and sore throat.
7. Digestive system diseases: indigestion, constipation, epigastric pain, belching, and abdominal distension.
8. Other diseases: hypertension, glaucoma, intercostal neuralgia, peritonitis, diabetes, toothache, insomnia, and heel pain.
[Acupuncture and Massage Methods]
Acupuncture: 1. Straight insertion for 0.5-0.8 inches, local soreness and distension, can radiate to the dorsum of the foot. 2. Oblique insertion for 0.5-0.8 inches, local soreness and distension, can radiate to the dorsum of the foot.
Moxibustion: Direct moxibustion for 3-5 cones, moxibustion with moxa stick for 5-10 minutes.
Massage: Pinch with the fingertip of the thumb.
Press the Yintang acupoint for 5 seconds, rest for 5 seconds, and then press again. Repeat this process 20 times.
[Clinical Application] It is commonly used in the treatment of hypertension, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, orchitis, functional uterine bleeding, and intercostal neuralgia. It can be combined with the ear apex and Taiyang acupoint to treat red and swollen eyes. It is used to treat diseases caused by liver qi stagnation, in combination with the Taichong acupoint, massaging from the Taichong acupoint towards the Yintang acupoint.
Teas that Can Clear Liver Fire
Chaihu Gancao Tea
Main symptoms: dry mouth, cracked lips.
Ingredients: 3g of chaihu and 3g of gancao.
Effects: Chaihu can relieve liver heat, alleviate pain, and reduce inflammation, while gancao can help nourish qi, generate body fluids, clear heat, and detoxify.
Meigui Baishao Tea
Main symptoms: relieve chest tightness and irritability.
Ingredients: 3g of baishao and 3g of meiguihua.
Effects: Meiguihua can regulate liver qi, promote blood circulation, and relieve depression, while baishao can soothe the liver, nourish yin, and relieve irritability.
Juhua Bohu Tea
Main symptoms: sore and dry eyes, headache.
Ingredients: 3g of juhua and 3g of bohu.
Effects: Juhua can clear the liver and improve vision, relieve heat, and nourish yin, while bohu can promote the free flow of liver qi and relieve depression.
Yinhua Zhizi Tea
Main symptoms: acne problems, insomnia.
Ingredients: 3g of yinhua and 3g of zhizi.
Effects: Yinhua can dispel heat, detoxify, cool blood, and reduce inflammation, while zhizi can calm the mind, relieve irritability, clear the liver, and relieve fire.
