Pucan point belongs to the foot Taiyang bladder meridian. "Pu" means the foot and "can" means to worship. This point is named Pucan because it is used to treat insufficient lower back pain, foot weakness, epilepsy, cramps, body bending, and a posture similar to bending the knees in a bow. Now let's explain the accurate location diagram and function of Pucan in detail.
Accurate Location Diagram of Pucan Point
Localization: Below and behind the lateral malleolus, directly down from Kunlun point, at the depression of the calcaneus, between the red and white skin.
Point selection: Supine or sitting, on the lateral side of the foot, below Kunlun point, at the depression of the calcaneus between the red and white skin.
Analysis of Pucan Point Location
Pucan refers to the act of a servant worshiping. Water is the master, and fire is the servant. The name of this point implies that a small part of the water dampness of the bladder meridian rises with some heat in this point. The fire heat relative to the cold and damp water vapor of this point is like a servant, hence the name.
Functions and Effects of Pucan Point
Pucan is the meeting point of the foot Taiyang and Yangqiao meridians, located at the heel. The Yangqiao meridian governs the body's motor function, so this point is effective in treating lower limb paralysis, pain, cramps, and other symptoms related to movement. Furthermore, both the Yangqiao meridian and foot Taiyang meridian enter and connect with the brain, connecting the hand, foot, Taiyang, Yangming, and foot Taiyin meridians. Stimulating this point can harmonize yin and yang, balance the qi, and have a calming and sedative effect, thus it is used to treat epilepsy.
Application and Combination Methods of Pucan Point
Pucan point can strengthen muscles and bones, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be combined with Yanglingquan, Chengshan, to promote blood circulation, strengthen muscles and bones, and treat foot edema, lower limb pain, and cramps. It can also be combined with Taixi, Kunlun, to relieve pain and treat heel pain. When combined with Renzhong, Shixuan, it has the effect of reviving consciousness and opening the orifices, and is used to treat epilepsy and syncope. When combined with Jinmen, it can harmonize the yin and yang qi and treat pediatric epilepsy.
Health Massage Method for Pucan Point
Use the thumb to rub and press the Pucan point for 1-3 minutes each time. Persistently massaging this point can alleviate heel pain and numbness in the lower limbs.
