Interdigital point is the Ying point of the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian, belonging to the Fire element. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, at the posterior margin of the web margin. It has the functions of clearing the liver and draining heat, cooling the blood and calming the mind, and extinguishing wind and activating collaterals. Massaging the interdigital point is very helpful for regulating liver qi and promoting smooth flow of qi. It can also treat diseases such as hypertension.
【Location of the Interdigital Point】
1. Standard Positioning
The interdigital point is located on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, at the posterior margin of the web margin.
2. Method of Acupoint Selection
Sit or lie down in a position with the interdigital point located on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, at the posterior margin of the web margin (on the dorsum of the foot, slightly towards the edge of the big toe, between the junction of the big toe and second toe, and the boundary of the red and white flesh).
【Functions and Effects of the Interdigital Point】
The interdigital point has the functions of clearing the liver and draining heat, cooling the blood and calming the mind, and extinguishing wind and activating collaterals.
It is used to treat diseases caused by liver yang hyperactivity or liver fire flaring up, especially those affecting the head and face.
It can regulate liver qi, promote smooth flow of qi and blood, clear and drain the liver and gallbladder, calm the liver and extinguish wind, and treat liver diseases, mental disorders, lower body diseases, and gynecological diseases.
It has the functions of soothing the liver, regulating qi and blood, and treating menstrual disorders, indigestion, insomnia, epilepsy, stroke, and other conditions.
It is commonly used in modern times to treat hypertension, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, epididymitis, functional uterine bleeding, intercostal neuralgia, and other conditions.
【Treatment of Primary Hypertension】
Take the interdigital point and Fengchi acupoint on both sides, insert the needle into the interdigital point at a depth of 20-40 mm, and use a twisting and lifting insertion method.
Insert the needle into the Fengchi acupoint at a depth of 20-60 mm, and use a twisting and draining method. Both acupoints are treated for 1 minute, and the needles are retained for 20 minutes. Treat once daily.
【Massage Techniques for the Interdigital Point】
Treatment method: puncture and bleed if there is coldness, or puncture and drain if there is heat.
1. Needle Insertion Method
Straight insertion for 0.5-0.8 cun, causing local soreness and swelling, which can radiate to the dorsum of the foot.
Oblique insertion for 0.5-0.8 cun, causing local soreness and swelling, which can radiate to the dorsum of the foot.
2. Moxibustion Method
Moxa stick for 3-5 minutes, or moxa cone for 5-10 minutes.
3. Massage Method
Use the fingertip of the thumb to pinch and press the interdigital point for 5 seconds, rest for 5 seconds, and then repeat the process 20 times.
