Blood Sea is one of the main acupoints of the spleen meridian. It is where the blood produced by the spleen meridian gathers. It not only dispels stagnant blood but also promotes the production of new blood. Let's take a look at the functions and benefits of Blood Sea.
Functions of Blood Sea
In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen governs blood, and the spleen meridian is the meridian with the most blood. Blood Sea acupoint is where the blood converges, and the amount of blood is as vast as the sea, hence the name. Regular stimulation of Blood Sea has the function of transforming blood into qi and transforming spleen blood. It can treat various blood-related disorders and provide significant benefits to the reproductive system of women. The specific benefits are mainly manifested in the following aspects.
Treatment of bleeding disorders
Blood Sea is where the blood produced by the spleen meridian gathers. This acupoint has the function of regulating qi, activating blood circulation, promoting blood flow, and dispelling blood stasis. It is the best acupoint for treating bleeding disorders. Whether it is bleeding, blood stasis, anemia, or blood stagnation, this acupoint can be used.
Nourishing blood and dispelling wind
Nourishing blood and dispelling wind is also a major benefit of Blood Sea. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that "treating wind starts with treating blood, and wind will naturally subside when blood circulation is smooth." As long as yin-blood is abundant, wind evils cannot wreak havoc. Therefore, when treating allergic skin itching and other diseases, Blood Sea acupoint is often indispensable.
Skin beauty and rejuvenation
For women, "blood is the foundation" for maintaining overall health, skin beauty, and basic menstrual and ovulation cycles. It is also essential for ensuring the normal secretion of endocrine hormones. Therefore, Blood Sea is the most important acupoint for women's health.
Nourishing liver blood
Prolonged eye strain can cause symptoms such as eye soreness, dryness, and even numbness in the hands and feet. This is a sign of liver blood deficiency. Since the liver opens up to the eyes and controls the tendons, liver blood deficiency cannot nourish the eyes and tendons. At this time, Blood Sea acupoint can be selected to supplement liver blood. As the liver restrains the spleen, we need to "support the earth" by nourishing spleen blood.
How to locate Blood Sea acupoint
Bend the knee and press the palm of the left hand on the upper edge of the right kneecap. Extend the index finger to the top at a 45-degree angle. The tip of the thumb is the Blood Sea acupoint. The same method applies to the opposite side.
Massage techniques for Blood Sea acupoint
1. Massage the Blood Sea acupoint directly to supplement spleen blood during the most vigorous period of the spleen meridian's qi and blood circulation, which is between 9-11 am every day. Massage each side for 3 minutes. Do not exert too much force during the massage, just feel a slight tingling sensation at the acupoint.
2. Apply strong pressure with the fingertips on the Blood Sea acupoint for 1 minute until a noticeable tingling sensation is felt. Alternate between the acupoints on both sides for 3-5 times. This can promote blood production and improve the symptoms of insufficient menstruation in women.
3. During menstrual cramps, press the overlapping Blood Sea acupoints with both thumbs to alleviate lower abdominal pain.
