Menstrual pain cupping cupping which location chart cupping can cure menstrual pain?

According to Chinese medicine, the occurrence of dysmenorrhea is closely related to the cyclical physiological changes of the flushing and the uterus, and the main pathogenesis lies in the internal state of evil qi or the deficiency of essence and blood, and the rapid physiological changes of qi and blood in the flushing and the uterus before and after the menopause, resulting in the poor operation of qi and blood in the uterus.

Commonly used acupuncture points for dysmenorrhea cupping

First, take a prone position and apply the cupping method to the Liver Yu, Kidney Yu, and Secondary Care points, leaving the cupping for 10-15 minutes. Liver Yu: In the back, under the spine of the 9th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches next to the spine, 1 point on each side. Hypochondrium: in the sacral region, below the posterior superior iliac spine, opposite the second posterior sacral foramen, 1 point each on the left and right. Kidney Yu: in the lumbar region, under the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches next to the spine, 1 point each on the left and right. In the supine position, the jar is left in place for 10-15 minutes at the Qihai, GuanYuan, ZhongJi, Foot SanLi, SanyinJiao, Diji, and Taichong points. Qihai: in the lower abdomen, on the front median line, 1.5 inches below the middle of the umbilicus. Guan Yuan: in the lower abdomen, on the front median line, 3 inches below the middle of the umbilicus. Zhongji: in the lower abdomen, on the anterior median line, 4 inches below the middle of the umbilicus. Foot San Li: In the anterolateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 inches below the external knee eye (calf nose), about one finger lateral to the front edge of the tibia, one point on each side. Diji: on the medial calf, on the line between the tip of the inner ankle and Yinlingquan, 3 inches below Yinlingquan, 1 point each on the left and right. Sanyinjiao: in the medial calf, 3 inches straight up from the tip of the inner ankle, on the posterior edge of the medial tibia, 1 point each on the left and right. Taichong: in the dorsum of the foot, in the depression anterior to the union of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones, 1 point each on the left and right.

Dysmenorrhea cupping treatment method

Qi stagnation and blood stasis type

Before menstruation or on the 1st or 2nd day of menstruation, the pain in the abdomen is distended and refuses to be pressed, or even severe pain in the abdomen with nausea and vomiting, accompanied by distension in the chest and chest, or low menstrual flow, or poor menstrual flow, with clots of purple color, the pain decreases after the clots are discharged, and the pain disappears after menstruation. Cupping therapy. Take Diaphragmatic Yu, Liver Yu, Secondary Care, Zhongji and Blood Sea points. After cupping, a small amount of blood will emerge from the skin, and the remaining points will be cupped by simple cupping method.

Cold and damp stagnation type

Cold pain in the abdomen a few days before or during menstruation, pain relieved by warmth, pain aggravated by pressing the abdomen, low menstrual flow, dark menstrual color or blood clots, or fear of cold, pain. Cupping therapy. 1. Take Taichong, Kidney Yu, Zhongji, Yinlingquan and Sanyinjiao points, Taichong with plum blossom needle percussion bleeding, the rest of the points with simple cupping method, stay cupping for 10 minutes, once a day, 10 times for a course of treatment. 2. Take Shuidao, Zhongji, Diji and Sanyinjiao points, use moxibustion jar method, first use moxa to ignite and warm each point for 15 minutes, so that the skin has a warm feeling and the body feels comfortable, then suck the cupping jar, leave the jar for 10 minutes, once a day, 10 times for a course of treatment.

Weak Qi and blood type

Faint pain in the abdomen one or two days after menstruation or during the whole period, with a tendency to rub and press the abdomen, low menstrual volume, light color and thin texture, or fatigue, or poor facial color, or little food, and scanty stools. Cupping therapy. 1. Take Spleen Yu, Qi Hai, Guan Yuan and Foot San Li. First, use moxibustion for 15 minutes to warm the skin and make the body feel comfortable. After that, suck the cupping jar and leave it for 10 minutes, once a day, 10 times for a course of treatment. 2. Take the Spleen Yu, the Second Rose, the Sea of Qi, the Foot San Li and the Sanyinjiao, and warm them with moxibustion for 15 minutes each, followed by suction cupping, leaving the jar for 10 minutes, once a day, 10 times for a course of treatment.

Commonly used cupping points for dysmenorrhea

Cupping can be used for dysmenorrhea other than blood heat. For cold and damp stagnation, Qi stagnation and blood stasis, the treatment is to warm the menstruation and disperse the cold, resolve the stasis and relieve pain; for Qi and blood deficiency, the treatment is to benefit the Qi and nourish the blood, tonify the flushing. It is a vital point for the blood circulation and relieves pain; Sanyinjiao is a point for the three yin jiao, which regulates the qi and blood of the liver, spleen and kidney; Diji is a Qie point for the foot Taiyin spleen meridian, which regulates blood circulation and relieves pain; Jioshao and Shisanli are experienced points for dysmenorrhea, which have significant effects in treating dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea cupping treatment precautions

1. Cupping has significant effect on primary dysmenorrhea, treatment should be started 3-5 days before menstruation until the end of menstruation, continuous treatment for 2-3 menstrual cycles. 2. For secondary dysmenorrhea, after using acupuncture therapy to reduce the symptoms, the primary lesion should be diagnosed in time and treated accordingly. 3. Avoid mental stimulation and overexertion during menstruation, and pay attention to prevent cold, rain, water and cold food.