Dadu Acupoint is an important acupoint on the spleen meridian of the foot Tai Yin. It is used to treat abdominal distension, stomach pain, and vomiting. Combined with Zusanli acupoint, it can effectively relieve abdominal distension. Here is a detailed explanation of how to massage Dadu acupoint to regulate the spleen and stomach:
Benefits of Dadu Acupoint
Dadu Acupoint
"Dadu" means big and the capital city. The acupoint is located on the big toe, where the meridian energy gathers.
[Location of the Acupoint]
In the toe, at the depression between the proximal end of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
1. Sit upright and press the depression below the joint between the big toe and the sole (the first metatarsophalangeal joint). You will feel a sore and distended sensation.
2. Press the depression between the proximal end of the first metatarsophalangeal joint on the toe. You will feel a sore and distended sensation.
[Health Benefits]
Tonifies the spleen and regulates the middle burner, dispels heat, and relieves pain. It is used to treat abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, lack of sweating in febrile diseases, sequelae of cerebrovascular diseases, convulsions in children, toe pain, and cold extremities.
Functions and Benefits of Dadu Acupoint
1. Functions of Dadu Acupoint
Dadu acupoint has the function of dispelling spleen heat, and it is used to treat abdominal distension, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. It is commonly used in modern times to treat abdominal distension, vomiting, and constipation.
Massage Dadu Acupoint to Regulate the Spleen and Stomach
2. Benefits of Dadu Acupoint
Dadu acupoint is a calcium supplement acupoint for the elderly. It can also be used to treat muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and lower back and leg pain. People with cervical spondylosis should also massage Dadu acupoint regularly.
Some elderly people experience leg cramps every night, and the most common cause is obstruction of the spleen meridian, leading to the inability to absorb calcium. This can be relieved by massaging the spleen meridian acupoints Dadu and Shangqiu for three minutes each every day. In general, leg cramps will disappear after three days.
3. Diseases Treated by Dadu Acupoint
Digestive system diseases: gastritis, gastric spasms, abdominal distension and pain, acute and chronic enteritis;
Respiratory system diseases: sequelae of cerebrovascular diseases, convulsions in children, toe pain.
Massage Dadu Acupoint to Regulate the Spleen and Stomach
To enhance digestive function, it is necessary to massage the Dadu acupoint every day. Massage both feet's acupoints for about 10 minutes, until a sore and distended sensation is felt. Alternatively, you can directly use moxibustion on the Dadu acupoint. Light up the moxa stick and hold it 1.5 cm above the Dadu acupoint, moxibustion for about 5 minutes each time, three times a week. The effect is also significant. Moxibustion on the Dadu acupoint is especially suitable for people with depression or high work pressure.
