In life, massage is commonly used to treat various ailments. Now let's learn about the benefits and methods of massaging the Wangu acupuncture point to treat chronic insomnia.
【The Harm of Chronic Insomnia】
Good sleep is a major indicator of physical and mental health. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, characterized by insufficient sleep, difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, and symptoms such as mental fatigue, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, palpitations, shortness of breath, poor concentration, and decreased work efficiency.
In addition to affecting mental health, lack of sleep also has adverse effects on physical health. What can be done about frequent insomnia? Firstly, mental factors can easily lead to organic diseases. Secondly, long-term lack of sleep can also lower the body's immune system. Furthermore, because of insufficient sleep at night, the body's consumption is higher, and if nutritional supplementation is inadequate, it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and eventually lead to gastrointestinal diseases.
【Accurate Location of Wangu Acupuncture Point】
1. Standard positioning: The Wangu acupuncture point is located in the head, in the posterior and lower depression of the mastoid process behind the ear, belonging to the foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian. The Wangu acupuncture point is located in the posterior and lower depression of the temporal bone mastoid process behind the ear, level with the Fengfu acupuncture point according to the "Acupuncture Jia Yi Jing".
2. Acupoint selection method: Touch the back of the earlobe, there is a convex bone called the "mastoid process". From below this bone, along the posterior edge, touch the bone above, and there is a shallow depression. When pressed, there will be a vibrating sensation, which is the acupuncture point.
3. Acupoint anatomy: The Wangu acupuncture point is below the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and the occipitofrontalis muscle (termination point). The skin is innervated by the auricular branch of the cervical plexus. In the subcutaneous tissue, the auricular branch of the cervical plexus runs together with the posterior auricular artery and vein. The occipitofrontalis muscle originates from the external occipital protuberance and the upper part of the mastoid process, and terminates at the posterior edge of the cap-like aponeurosis, pulling and stretching the aponeurosis. It is innervated by the posterior auricular branch of the facial nerve.
【Effects and Functions of Wangu Acupuncture Point】
Significance of the Wangu acupuncture point: The qi and blood of the gallbladder meridian are completely transformed into water and fluid in this area.
Characteristics of qi and blood: Qi and blood substance is water and fluid in the lower part of the body.
Operating rules: Flowing from the lower part of the body to the lower part of the neck and head.
Effects of the Wangu acupuncture point: Dredging water and fluids. The Wangu acupuncture point has the effects of clearing the mind, dispersing wind and heat, activating collaterals, calming the mind, and dispelling wind and heat.
【Treatment of Insomnia with Wangu Acupuncture Point】
The Wangu acupuncture point has the effects of clearing heat, dispelling wind, calming the mind, and inducing sleep. People with poor sleep can try massaging this point before sleep to help improve their sleep. It is located behind the head, in the posterior and lower depression of the bone (mastoid process) that protrudes behind both ears.
The specific method is: Lie flat in bed, maintain a steady and slow breathing rhythm, use both thumbs to gently massage the Wangu acupuncture point on both sides. Slowly, you will start to feel drowsy.
【Main Diseases Treated by Wangu Acupuncture Point】
Diseases of the nervous system: Headache, insomnia, epilepsy, facial nerve paralysis, aphasia;
The Wangu acupuncture point is mainly used to treat headaches, neck stiffness, cheek swelling, toothache, throat pain, facial paralysis, and insomnia.
Diseases of the otorhinolaryngology system: Parotitis, gingivitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, atrophy of lip muscles, toothache.
Treatment of stiff neck, insomnia, headaches, etc. (such as headaches, neck stiffness, cheek swelling, throat pain, tooth decay, facial paralysis, malaria).
In modern times, the Wangu acupuncture point is also commonly used to treat vascular headaches, otitis media, mastoiditis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, epilepsy, facial nerve paralysis, parotitis, aphasia, etc.
The Wangu acupuncture point is mainly used to treat diseases of the head, neck, senses, etc., such as headaches, tinnitus, hearing loss, pain behind the ears, facial muscle spasm, toothache, throat pain, goiter, epilepsy, mania, restlessness, stroke-induced aphasia, foot weakness, inability to retract, and dark urine.
