Yongquan acupoint is one of the commonly used acupoints in the Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin. It is the well point of the Kidney Meridian and also one of the emergency acupoints. Proper stimulation of this acupoint can treat various diseases and enhance energy. So, what is the best time to massage Yongquan acupoint?
The Best Time to Massage Yongquan Acupoint
As the name suggests, Yongquan acupoint is a Yin acupoint in the human body. It is like a spring gushing out, promoting the circulation of the meridians and blood vessels throughout the body. In spring and summer, it is better to focus on nurturing Yang energy, while in autumn and winter, nurturing Yin energy is recommended. Therefore, Yongquan acupoint can be frequently massaged in autumn and winter, but less in spring and summer.
By massaging Yongquan acupoint every day, you can enhance your physical fitness and increase your energy. Massaging Yongquan acupoint before bedtime every night can help strengthen the foundation and promote overall health.
Precautions for Massaging Yongquan Acupoint
Yongquan acupoint is located on the sole of the foot and is the starting point of the Kidney Meridian. Massaging Yongquan acupoint can strengthen the body and prevent and treat diseases. However, there are certain contraindications for massaging Yongquan acupoint, and blind massage should be avoided. Pregnant women or individuals with high blood pressure should not massage Yongquan acupoint. In addition, although Yongquan acupoint can be used for emergency treatment, it should only be used as a last resort. Massaging Yongquan acupoint is not recommended for individuals with high fever or in a coma. Furthermore, women should avoid massaging Yongquan acupoint during their menstrual period, as it may affect their physiological health due to its blood-activating and stasis-dissipating effects.
Correct Massage Technique for Yongquan Acupoint
Before going to bed at night, soak your feet in hot water at 40 degrees Celsius until your whole body feels warm. Then, use your thumb to directly knead Yongquan acupoint for 3-5 minutes. Massage once a day.
Effects and Treatment of Yongquan Acupoint Massage
The Qi of the Kidney Meridian is like the spring water, originating from the feet and irrigating the whole body. Therefore, Yongquan acupoint plays an important role in health preservation, disease prevention, treatment, and health maintenance. Long-term massage of this acupoint can help revive consciousness, nourish Yin and tonify the Kidney, dispel heat and invigorate Qi, tonify the Kidney and calm the mind, and prolong life. It is mainly used to treat headaches, dizziness, dry tongue, sore throat, nosebleeds, coughing, shortness of breath, diarrhea, difficult urination and defecation, hernia, impotence, amenorrhea, difficult childbirth, infertility, edema, and hot feet.
Benefits of Massaging Yongquan Acupoint
1. For patients with hypertension, soaking the feet in warm water and massaging Yongquan acupoint for about five minutes every day during meridian health care can help stabilize blood pressure.
2. For people who experience insomnia due to kidney deficiency, massaging Yongquan acupoint before bedtime can help improve sleep. Massaging for a few minutes every day will gradually warm up the body and promote a peaceful sleep.
3. The kidneys play a role in excreting and metabolizing waste products in the body. Therefore, stimulating the "source of the kidneys" - Yongquan acupoint also has the function of eliminating toxins in the body.
