Ten Important Health Acupoints
Zusanli Acupoint
There has always been a saying in folk medicine that "constantly press Zusanli acupoint, better than eating a mother hen", Zusanli acupoint is located 3 inches below the outer knee socket. Traditional Chinese medicine has the saying "the abdomen relies on the three li", which means that if we have diseases in the abdomen, such as chronic gastritis, chronic diarrhea, stomach cold, etc., we can press Zusanli acupoint. In addition, Zusanli acupoint also has a good preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, pulmonary heart disease, cerebral hemorrhage, and arteriosclerosis. In white-collar workers and sub-health population, pressing Zusanli acupoint for 10 minutes a day can reduce work stress and relieve fatigue.
Yongquan Acupoint
Yongquan acupoint is the first acupoint of the kidney meridian, located on the sole of the foot, in the depression of the front 1/3 of the foot when the toes are bent. After washing the feet every day, you can use moxibustion to stimulate Yongquan acupoint for ten minutes, or use your thumbs to massage both feet's Yongquan acupoint for about ten minutes, which is very helpful for sleep. For people with neurasthenia, you can gradually extend the time to half an hour. As summer approaches, you can walk barefoot or wear socks on the pebble path to stimulate Yongquan acupoint. Although it may be painful at first, with more practice, it will be better. Don't be afraid of the pain because it is very beneficial to the body.
Hegu Acupoint
Hegu acupoint, also known as the Tiger Mouth, is located at the highest point of the bulging muscle when the thumb and index finger are closed. Hegu acupoint has the function of clearing heat, relieving surface, and calming pain. It has a good relieving and treating effect on head and face diseases. It can be used to relieve headaches and toothaches caused by wind-heat colds, which cannot be immediately relieved by medicine. The strength should be felt as sour, numb, and swollen. If there is a fever, you can scrape the skin on the back of the neck with a porcelain spoon or twist the surrounding skin with your fingers until it turns red and purple, which helps to expel heat toxins and reduce fever quickly.
Sanyinjiao Acupoint
Sanyinjiao is known as the acupoint for women, located on the inner side of the lower leg, 3 inches above the highest point of the ankle bone. Pressing Sanyinjiao can help unblock the congestion in the human body, nourish the uterus and ovaries, regulate menstruation, remove spots, reduce wrinkles, treat acne, and treat skin allergies, dermatitis, and eczema. Starting from three days before the menstrual period, press Sanyinjiao every day and continue for three months to alleviate menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and other problems. When pressing Sanyinjiao, place the thumb upright on the acupoint, press down first and then rub, about 1 minute each time, and then take a break before rubbing again. Pressing Sanyinjiao can regulate the circulation of qi and blood in the human body, but it is not suitable for pregnant women. If you are about to become a mother, it is not recommended to press it frequently.
Guanyuan Acupoint
Pressing Guanyuan acupoint can supplement kidney qi and delay aging. For men, pressing Guanyuan acupoint can relieve kidney deficiency, lumbar pain, hair loss, and other problems. For women, pressing Guanyuan acupoint can treat and relieve many gynecological diseases. Before pressing Guanyuan acupoint, rub your palms to make them warm, and then place the palms on the Guanyuan acupoint in the abdomen and rub them gently, gradually increasing the pressure until you feel heat.
Fengchi Acupoint
Traditional Chinese medicine says that "the head is controlled by the wind pool", because Fengchi acupoint can treat most wind diseases. Fengchi acupoint is located at the back of the neck, below the occipital bone, in the depression at the outer edge of the two large tendons, level with the earlobe. It is often used in combination with Zanzhu acupoint, Taiyang acupoint, Jingming acupoint, and Sibai acupoint to treat eye diseases and relieve eye symptoms. By pressing the above acupoints and the surrounding muscles, it can effectively relieve cervical spondylosis, headaches caused by external wind and cold, and neck fatigue caused by long-term low head work. During work breaks, tapping Fengchi acupoint can refresh the mind, eliminate fatigue.
Weizhong Acupoint
Weizhong acupoint is located at the midpoint of the popliteal fossa, which is the depression behind the knee. According to traditional Chinese medicine, "the waist and back rely on Weizhong", office workers who sit for a long time or elderly people who often feel uncomfortable in the waist and back can press Weizhong acupoint to promote the circulation of qi and blood in the waist and back. When pressing Weizhong acupoint, the strength should be slightly sore, and one press and release is counted as one time, generally about 20 times in a row. It is worth mentioning that if the back pain is caused by kidney deficiency, it should be primarily treated by nourishing the kidneys.
Zhongwan Acupoint
Zhongwan acupoint is located on the midline of the abdomen, at the midpoint of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel. When pressing Zhongwan acupoint, there will be a sour and painful sensation. People with poor stomachs can often press Zhongwan acupoint. For patients with acute gastric stabbing pain, point-pressing Zhongwan acupoint with the fingers, press for 10 seconds, release, and then press again, repeating this process for three to five minutes can alleviate the symptoms. For patients with chronic stomach discomfort, rubbing Zhongwan acupoint can promote digestion. For patients with acute gastroenteritis, in addition to pressing Zhongwan acupoint, they can also press Tianshu acupoint (2 inches beside the navel) and Daju acupoint (2 inches beside and below the navel) for treatment.
Yanglingquan Acupoint
Yanglingquan is located on the lower leg. When looking for it, sit still, touch your leg with your hand, and there is a protrusion on the outside and below the knee joint called the fibular head. The depression in front and below the fibular head is the location of Yanglingquan. Pressing Yanglingquan acupoint regularly and moving the shoulders can relieve pain around the shoulders. In addition, Yanglingquan can also alleviate breast pain, rib pain, intercostal neuralgia, and other symptoms.
Neiguan Acupoint
Pressing Neiguan acupoint can help promote smooth blood flow. Press with the thumb vertically downwards, pressing for about 3 minutes until the local area feels sour and numb. Besides protecting the heart, Neiguan acupoint is also an emergency acupoint. When a patient has a sudden heart attack, let the patient lie flat and press Neiguan acupoint while waiting for medical treatment, which can relieve pain. In addition, pressing Neiguan acupoint can also relieve headaches, dry mouth, sore throat, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, lower back pain, and other symptoms.
