Qiaoze Acupoint is one of the commonly used acupoints in the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. It is located in the middle of the elbow crease, at the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon, with the elbow slightly flexed. It has the functions of clearing heat, dispelling pathogenic factors, regulating stomach functions, and clearing heat and detoxifying. It is commonly used in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis, heat stroke, and other conditions.
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1. Treating Stomach Pain caused by Food Stagnation
Excessive eating or eating unclean food can easily lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, resulting in acute gastroenteritis characterized by indigestion, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and foul breath.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, this is due to excessive eating or eating unclean food, which damages the function of the stomach and intestines, leading to obstruction of transportation and transformation functions. At this time, pressing Qiaoze Acupoint near the elbow joint can relieve stomach pain and distension.
Qiaoze Acupoint is the gathering point of the Qi and blood in the Pericardium Meridian. Stimulating it can directly supply Qi and blood to the intestines and stomach, improving their function. It can promote Qi circulation, relieve stagnation, and alleviate pain caused by food stagnation, effectively treating gastrointestinal diseases.
When pressing the acupoint, press firmly with the thumb for about 10 seconds, then release and repeat the pressing cycle for about 2-3 minutes. If accompanied by symptoms of abdominal cold pain, preference for warmth and pressure, moxibustion with moxa sticks can be applied.
In general, when treating gastrointestinal diseases, Qiaoze Acupoint is often used in combination with Weizhong Acupoint on the Bladder Meridian of Foot Yangming, which improves the treatment effect.
In addition, for people with poor gastrointestinal function and poor water metabolism, frequent diarrhea, applying licorice powder on Qiaoze Acupoint can help regulate the condition. Apply it at night and remove it in the morning.
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2. Protecting Heart Health
Due to the decreased elasticity of blood vessels in the elderly, combined with poor dietary habits, many people suffer from heart disease. During the progression, aggravation, or occurrence of heart disease, symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and loss of appetite may occur.
Massaging Qiaoze Acupoint can effectively relieve discomfort in such cases. Qiaoze Acupoint is the meeting point of the Pericardium Meridian, which not only has the common effects of treating heart disease, but also is particularly suitable for heart disease patients with discomfort in the stomach, nausea, and vomiting.
3. Treating Heatstroke
Stimulating this acupoint can affect the function of the tendons in this area, treating spasms and pain in the elbow and arm.
The elbow crease is rich in blood, and acupoints in this area have good effects on heat-related and blood-related conditions. Qiaoze Acupoint, as the "lake" where the essence substances of the human body gather, has the property of nourishing and moistening, and is also good at treating heat-related diseases.
Qiaoze Acupoint, as the meeting point of the Pericardium Meridian, can provide sufficient nutrients for the pericardium and heart. The heart can only function normally with sufficient nourishment, maintaining its daily work.
How to take good care of the heart? You can frequently massage or moxibustion Qiaoze Acupoint, which can provide energy for the heart. Qiaoze is the "lake" where the essence substances of the human body gather.
