Gongsun Acupoint is known as the "first warm yang acupoint" and has long been used for massaging to promote spleen and stomach health, regulate the Chong meridian, and relieve discomfort. Let's learn how to massage Gongsun Acupoint to relieve stomach pain!
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【Gongsun Acupoint Massage Principle】
Why does Gongsun Acupoint have the effect of invigorating the spleen and stomach? From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Gongsun Acupoint is located on the spleen meridian of foot Taiyin and is also connected to the Chong meridian. The spleen is located in the middle of the body and is responsible for the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food.
In other words, the spleen controls the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food. The Chong meridian is the vital pathway for the twelve meridians and the qi and blood of the five zang organs and six fu organs. It can penetrate the head and limbs.
Gongsun Acupoint governs the spleen meridian and the Chong meridian, and has the function of regulating the whole body. The most obvious effect of Gongsun Acupoint is on the chest and abdomen, so it can address problems related to the abdomen, such as stomach pain, bloating, gastric ptosis, and indigestion.
Gongsun Acupoint is an acupoint on the spleen meridian. Stimulating this acupoint can remove dryness in the stomach, relieving stomach bloating and pain naturally.
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【Gongsun Acupoint Massage Method】
Gongsun Acupoint has powerful functions. It can regulate the qi and blood of the spleen and the spleen meridian, as well as enhance the peristalsis of the small intestine. Therefore, if you have symptoms of stomach bloating, stomach pain, or gastric acid, massaging Gongsun Acupoint can often have a good therapeutic effect.
However, because Gongsun Acupoint is located in a special position, it may be difficult to massage. In this case, you can also use moxibustion. Take a moxa stick, ignite it, and gently apply moxibustion to this area.
The so-called gentle moxibustion means fixing the ignited moxa stick about 3 centimeters above the moxibustion area, causing a slight redness on the skin, providing a warm sensation without burning pain. Such moxibustion for about 10 minutes can also achieve good results.
Use the tip of your thumb to vertically rub and press this acupoint for 1-3 minutes each time. Massage it daily to invigorate the yang qi, invigorate the spleen and stomach, relieve abdominal bloating, and improve gastrointestinal digestion function.
Use the fingertip of the middle finger to press and press Gongsun Acupoint. If you feel the pressure is not enough, you can use the heel of one foot to step on or press this area. Adjust the pressure according to your comfort level. As long as you feel a slight soreness and bloating, it is sufficient. Massage once in the morning and evening for 2 to 3 minutes each time.
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【Methods for Stomach Care】
For friends with stomach problems, simply stimulating acupoints may not be enough. As the saying goes, treating stomach problems is 30% medical treatment and 70% care. Gongsun Acupoint only solves the treatment aspect. How can we "care" for the stomach?
Caring for the stomach is a "long-term gradual process" that requires gradual adjustments in daily life. Here, I will introduce a stomach-nourishing recipe—Milk Porridge.
Take 100 grams of rice and 500 grams of milk. Cook the rice into porridge and then add milk and stir. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that milk replenishes qi and blood, and it enters the lungs and stomach, making it an excellent stomach-nourishing ingredient.
Although this porridge is not particularly special, just adding milk after the porridge is cooked, its stomach-nourishing effect is greatly enhanced. Traditional Chinese medicine works in mysterious ways sometimes.
Milk porridge is easy to make and can be consumed as breakfast every day. In addition, I advise stomach patients to pay attention to their diet, avoiding raw and cold foods, fried foods, and spicy foods.
If you experience stomach pain next time, you can try massaging Gongsun Acupoint. It not only gently nourishes the stomach but also prevents and treats various diseases!
