Guanyuan Acupoint is located three inches below the navel and has the function of nourishing and strengthening the lower body. It can be used for any deficiency of vital energy and is commonly used in the treatment of urinary and reproductive system disorders. Guanyuan Acupoint can be stimulated through massage and moxibustion to regulate the endocrine system and achieve the goal of nourishing and strengthening the body.
【Location】
Patients can lie on their back to locate the Guanyuan Acupoint. It is located in the lower abdomen, on the midline of the body, three inches below the navel (divide the line from the navel to the pubic bone into five equal parts, and the acupoint is at three-fifths of the distance from the navel downwards).
【Healthcare Methods】
Moxibustion, massage, and herbal patches.
Moxibustion: Use a moxibustion jar to warm the acupoint for 3-5 minutes every day. This has the effect of strengthening the kidneys and enhancing male sexual function. It is recommended to use it regularly for significant results.
Massage: Use rubbing or vibrating techniques. For vibrating technique, place the palms on the Guanyuan Acupoint with slight pressure, then quickly and gently move the hands up and down. This can be done anytime, anywhere. Be careful not to apply excessive force, and as long as there is a local sense of soreness and swelling during the massage, it is sufficient.
Herbal patches: Apply herbal patches, such as kidney patches, on the Guanyuan Acupoint to treat kidney deficiency. Other types of herbal patches can also be used.
Moxibustion on Guanyuan Acupoint
Both ancient and modern medical professionals believe that Guanyuan Acupoint is a vital point that can revive a person from a critical condition, and moxibustion is an important method to stimulate this acupoint.
Guanyuan Acupoint is also the gathering point of the Small Intestine Meridian, which means that the energy of the internal organs converges in the chest and abdomen. The small intestine is the main organ for nutrient absorption in the human body, and moxibustion on Guanyuan Acupoint can promote intestinal function and enhance its ability to absorb nutrients. Therefore, it can also be used to regulate gastrointestinal function for those with poor digestive function.
When performing moxibustion on Guanyuan Acupoint, it is important to control the heat. The heat should be warm but not scalding. Moxibustion should last for a long time, continuously warming the acupoint to achieve a state of warmth and comfort inside the abdomen, like melted butter. Moxibustion should be stopped when the acupoint becomes slightly red. After moxibustion on Guanyuan Acupoint, the cold energy in the abdomen will dissipate immediately. The duration of each moxibustion session is generally around 20 minutes, based on individual comfort. It can be done once every other day or twice a week.
If you have a Yin deficiency constitution, it is recommended not to prolong the moxibustion on Guanyuan Acupoint. It is better to combine it with other acupoints on the Liver Meridian of the lower limbs. Different constitutions will have different acupoints and therapeutic effects for moxibustion.
【Combined Acupoints】
Combined with Yinlingquan and Daimai acupoints to treat abnormal vaginal discharge;
Combined with Zhongji acupoint and Sanyinjiao to treat menstrual disorders and excessive bleeding;
Combined with Dachangshu and Quchi acupoints to treat pain around the navel;
Combined with Tianshu and Qihai acupoints to treat abdominal distension, intestinal noises, and diarrhea.
Guanyuan Acupoint is the gathering point of the Small Intestine Meridian and the meeting point of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, and Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian on the Conception Vessel. It is also known as Jinggong and Dantian. Moxibustion on Guanyuan Acupoint can treat various deficiencies, such as Yang deficiency, Qi deficiency, shortness of breath, aversion to cold, nocturnal enuresis, frequent urination, urinary retention, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, loss of appetite, cold sperm, stroke sequelae, and weakness and emaciation.
1. Strengthening acupoint: It is used as a healthcare acupoint for strength and longevity, using moxibustion.
2. Diagnosis of life and death: Press the acupoint with a finger. If there is a feeling of weakness and emptiness, no rebound when removing the finger, hardness under the chest like a stone, it indicates that the end is near and the person will not live long.
3. Assisting pregnancy: For those with cold and deficient uterus causing infertility, moxibustion on this acupoint should be done regularly.
4. Nourishing Kidney Deficiency: The energy of the kidneys is stored in the area below the navel. Moxibustion can be used for those with kidney deficiency and lower back pain or impotence.
5. Treating dysmenorrhea: For dysmenorrhea caused by cold substances, apply hot compress or moxibustion on this acupoint.
6. Treating asthma: For pale complexion during asthma attacks, moxibustion provides special effects.
7. Treating small intestine disorders: Because it is the gathering point of the Small Intestine Meridian, it can be used to treat various small intestine disorders.
8. Treating diabetes: Strengthening the kidneys can alleviate complications of diabetes. It should be combined with Zusanli and Sanyinjiao acupoints.
9. Treating urinary hesitancy: After moxibustion, urination becomes smooth. Patting the acupoint can also be effective. Close the fingers and pat the acupoint 108 times continuously for the best results.
10. Treating various blood disorders: This acupoint is a strong stimulation point for blood circulation and is the source of congenital energy. Moxibustion can be used for deficiencies, and regular rubbing, pressing, and patting can promote blood circulation.
