Accurate Location Diagram of Xi Men
Location: On the line connecting Quze and Dalin on the palmar side of the forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Acupoint: Located on the palmar side of the forearm, with the wrist slightly flexed and fist clenched, measure 3 horizontal finger widths above the transverse crease of the wrist to find the Neiguan acupoint, and then measure 4 horizontal finger widths above to find the Xi Men acupoint.
Anatomical Analysis of Xi Men Acupoint
Between the flexor tendons of the radial side and the palmaris longus tendon, there is the superficial flexor digitorum muscle and the deep flexor digitorum muscle. There are anterior middle arteries and veins in the forearm, and deep anterior interosseous arteries and veins. The forearm also has the ulnar nerve on the medial side, and the median nerve below it, with the deep anterior interosseous nerve on the palmar side between the bones.
Functions and Effects of Xi Men Acupoint
Xi Men is an acupuncture point on the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. It is a place where the Qi and blood of the pericardium meridian gather deeply and is good at treating acute conditions. It has the functions of regulating and harmonizing the heart meridian, calming the mind, soothing the tendons, and activating collaterals.
The heart governs blood vessels, so this acupoint has a strong effect in promoting Qi circulation, activating blood flow, and opening up the meridians. It can regulate and harmonize the heart meridian, calm the mind, and treat heart pain, palpitations, and restlessness caused by stasis in the heart meridian. It can also cool the blood and stop bleeding, used for treating vomiting and nosebleeds caused by excessive heart fire, excessive heat in the blood, and reckless blood circulation. It can also cool the blood and detoxify, used for treating furuncles caused by heat-toxin in the follicles. As the heart governs the spirit, this acupoint can calm the mind and treat epilepsy caused by disturbances in the spirit. Located between the two tendons of both arms, its function in promoting meridian circulation can be used to treat forearm pain.
Common Combinations and Therapies of Xi Men Acupoint
For heart pain, palpitations, and chest distension, it can be combined with Dalin and Xinshu; for vomiting and nosebleeds, it can be combined with Kongzui, Xuehai, and Geyu; for furuncles, it can be combined with Dazhui and Shenzhu; for epilepsy, it can be combined with Jiuwei and Fenglong.
Massage Techniques for Xi Men Acupoint Health Care
Use the thumb to knead and press Xi Men acupoint for 1-3 minutes each time, and massage regularly every day. This can effectively improve palpitations, relieve muscle strains in the arms, relieve neuralgia, and prevent heart palpitations and angina.
