Fengmen acupoint is located on the back, on both sides below the second thoracic spinous process. It is the meeting point of the Foot Taiyang Meridian and the Du Meridian. It is named Fengmen because it is the gateway for wind evil to enter and exit. Now let's explain in detail the therapeutic effects of massaging Fengmen.
Benefits and Indications of Fengmen
Fengmen has the function of tonifying Qi, consolidating the exterior, and expelling wind from the lung. Long-term massage of Fengmen acupoint can alleviate bronchial asthma, improve blood circulation in the neck and shoulders, and prevent diseases such as colds. In addition, Fengmen also has anti-allergic and itch-relieving effects. Stimulating Fengmen can also treat various allergic diseases such as acute and chronic eczema, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and skin itching.
Treating Cough and Fever
Fengmen has the function of expelling wind and clearing channels, stopping cough and relieving wheezing. Use the index and middle fingers together to massage Fengmen in a clockwise direction for 20-30 times. The strength should be moderate, with a localized sore and swollen feeling as the degree. Long-term massage can alleviate colds, cough, fever, and other symptoms.
Preventing and Treating Colds
Fengmen acupoint, as the name implies, is the gateway for wind evil to enter the body. This acupoint is good at treating diseases caused by external wind invasion. When external wind invades the body, it often manifests as a sudden cold with cough, fever, headache, and pain in the back of the neck and shoulders. By massaging Fengmen, we can open the gateway for this external wind, drive it out, and facilitate the recovery of the disease. This acupoint can not only treat colds but also prevent them from occurring by regularly massaging it.
Treating Shoulder and Back Pain
Taiyang governs the exterior, and this acupoint belongs to the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian, which is the gateway for external pathogenic factors to invade the body. It has the function of dispelling wind, clearing channels, and dispelling wind-heat. The Du Meridian is the sea of yang meridians, and the Foot Taiyang can connect all the yang meridians in the body. Therefore, this acupoint has the function of dispelling wind, promoting circulation, and relieving pain. It is used to treat shoulder and back pain, among other conditions.
Massage Techniques for Fengmen Acupoint
1. Use the middle finger pad to press and massage the Fengmen acupoint. The strength should be such that there is a sore and swollen, slightly painful sensation. Massage each side for 1-3 minutes, 2-3 times a day.
2. Bend the elbow joint of one arm and place the wrist on the opposite shoulder. Use the middle finger pad or the pads of the middle three fingers to massage the Fengmen acupoint. The massage technique should be even, gentle, and penetrating, with a localized sore and swollen feeling. Be careful not to injure the fingers and wrists of the practitioner. Massage once in the morning and evening, for 2-3 minutes each time.
