Taixi is one of the commonly used acupoints of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It is the original point of the Kidney Meridian, like the "Yangtze River" gathering the original Qi of the Kidney Meridian. Supplementing it can make up for deficiency, while reducing it can eliminate excess. Let's take a look at the benefits of massaging Taixi.
The Efficacy and Functions of Taixi Acupoint
Taixi is the original point of the Kidney Meridian, an acupoint of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It is the most abundant place for the Qi of the Kidney Meridian, which can stimulate kidney power, maintain normal kidney activity, and improve kidney function. It is considered as one of the "Nine Points for Restoring Yang" by ancient people.
Treating Headaches and Dizziness
Combining Taixi with Feiyang acupoint, use the thumb to press and knead each acupoint 100-200 times until there is a local soreness and distension sensation. This can nourish Yin and tonify the Kidney, effectively treating symptoms of headaches and dizziness.
Relieving Fatigue
Hold the foot with your hand, press and knead with your index finger, and move from top to bottom for 3 minutes. This has the effect of benefiting the Kidney, consolidating essence, and clearing deficiency heat. It can help relieve fatigue and quickly restore physical strength.
Warming and Supplementing Kidney Yang
Taixi is the original point of the Kidney, that is, the original point of the Kidney Meridian. It stores the most abundant Qi of the Kidney Meridian. By massaging this acupoint, you can activate the Kidney Qi, unblock the entire Kidney Meridian, and maintain the smooth flow of Qi and blood in the Kidney Meridian. It has a wide range of therapeutic effects on reproductive system diseases, lower back pain, and lower limb dysfunction caused by Kidney deficiency.
Massage method: Sit down, use the thumb to press Taixi acupoint for 1 minute, then knead clockwise for 1 minute, and knead counterclockwise for 1 minute. It is best to have a local soreness and distension sensation.
Protecting Kidney Health
Kidney health is closely related to the Taixi acupoint. Taixi, as the name suggests, means abundant water. As the original point of the Kidney Meridian, the water of the Kidney Meridian flows continuously from this point, irrigating and nourishing other parts. Stimulating the Taixi acupoint is to ensure that this meridian water is always abundant, without the danger of interruption, and to constantly provide sufficient energy to maintain the normal functioning of the kidneys and treat kidney diseases.
Massage method: Use the right thumb to knead the left Taixi acupoint with moderate pressure until there is a soreness and distension sensation. Similarly, use the left hand to knead the right Taixi acupoint. It should be noted that when massaging Taixi to treat kidney diseases, it should be combined with normal medication.
