In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Now let's learn about the efficacy of the postauricular point and how to massage the Li Dui point to treat facial neuritis.
【Causes of Facial Neuritis】
Infectious lesions are mostly caused by activation of viruses latent in the sensory ganglia of the facial nerve.
Ear-related diseases, such as otitis media; autoimmune reactions; tumors; neural origin; traumatic;
Poisoning, such as alcohol poisoning, long-term exposure to toxins; metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, vitamin deficiencies; vascular dysfunction; congenital underdevelopment of the facial nerve nucleus.
【Introduction to Li Dui Point】
1. Standard positioning: Li Dui is located on the outer side of the distal end of the second toe, 0.1 cun away from the nail corner.
2. Acupoint selection method: Li Dui point is located on the second toe, on the outer side of the distal end, 0.1 cun away from the corner of the nail root. It is selected in a sitting or supine position. When sitting upright or lying on your back, select the acupoint on the outer side of the second toe at the corner of the nail root (i.e., along the angle bisector). It is equivalent to drawing a straight line along the outer side of the claw angle and intersecting it with the horizontal line at the base of the claw.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: Below the Li Dui point are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and the lateral bundle of the extensor digitorum longus tendon of the second toe. There is a network of arteries and veins formed by the dorsal veins. The dorsum of the toe nerve, which is a branch of the superficial peroneal nerve, is distributed there. The skin is distributed by the lateral branch of the dorsal foot bone side cutaneous nerve of the superficial peroneal nerve. The extensor digitorum longus muscle and the second toe extensor muscle are innervated by the deep peroneal nerve.
【Efficacy and Function of Li Dui Point】
1. Efficacy of Li Dui Point
Li Dui point has the effects of clearing the mind, relieving heat and invigorating the stomach, and promoting meridian circulation. Long-term massage of Li Dui point can calm the mind, improve sleep quality. Phlegm is generated in the spleen and gathers in the stomach. When the fire is active, it rises; when the qi stagnates, it becomes excessive. The Yangming meridian of the foot is connected to the heart, so Li Dui point can clear heat, transform phlegm, calm the mind, and treat conditions such as nightmares and mania.
2. Function of Li Dui Point
Li Dui has the functions of clearing heat and invigorating the stomach, awakening the spirit, and promoting meridian circulation.
Li Dui point belongs to the Jing well point of the Yangming Stomach Meridian of the Foot, which corresponds to the element of metal. Metal is the child of earth, so "reducing the child" by purging this point can treat heat syndromes of the stomach meridian, relieve heat by directing it downward, and treat diseases of the head, face, and sensory organs caused by heat.
Li Dui is the stop point of the Yangming Stomach Meridian of the Foot, and its selection can regulate yin and yang and be used in emergency situations.
【Massage Techniques for Li Dui Point】
1. Massage method: Use the joints of your fingers to pinch and massage Li Dui point for 2-3 minutes. Long-term massage can improve symptoms such as sore throat and mania. Special massage: Use the tip of your thumb vertically press and pinch Li Dui point, there should be a tingling sensation. Press and pinch each side for 1-3 minutes, which can effectively relieve symptoms of vomiting.
【Main Diseases Treated by Li Dui Point】
Diseases of the otorhinolaryngology system: rhinitis, toothache, tonsillitis.
Diseases of the nervous system: shock, epilepsy, hysteria, drowsiness, facial paralysis.
Li Dui point is mainly used to treat facial swelling, toothache, nosebleeds, sore throat, abdominal distension, gastric pain, fever, and excessive dreaming.
It is also used to treat schizophrenia, neurasthenia, indigestion, rhinitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, etc.
Li Dui point is mainly used to treat toothache, facial swelling, lockjaw, nosebleeds, sore throat, nightmares, knee pain, and foot pain, fever, and edema.
