The kidneys are known in traditional Chinese medicine as the "foundation of the body's congenital essence," responsible for growth, development, and reproduction. Some children have poor constitution and are often sick, which is actually a manifestation of inadequate congenital kidney essence. Regularly nourishing the kidney meridian can help fill the child's kidney essence, promote growth and development, and make the child's body stronger. Let's take a look at the correct method of nourishing the kidney meridian in children.
Correct Method of Nourishing the Kidney Meridian
Before nourishing the kidney meridian, you need to locate its position, which is on the palmar aspect of the little finger. Straighten the child's little finger and push from the base to the tip of the finger for nourishing, known as nourishing the kidney meridian.
Correct Technique for Nourishing the Kidney Meridian
Apply rubbing, pushing, and kneading techniques. The practitioner uses the palmar aspect of the thumb to rub and push in a ratio of five pushes to one rub (push towards the fingertips for nourishing, push towards the base of the finger for clearing).
Functions of Nourishing the Kidney Meridian
Nourishing the kidney meridian strengthens the "fire" of the life gate and consolidates and secures the lower yuan. It is mainly used for treating deficiencies from birth, chronic illness-induced physical weakness, kidney deficiency diarrhea, enuresis, asthenic dyspnea, bladder heat retention, and painful and dripping urination.
Clinical Applications of Nourishing the Kidney Meridian
1. Nourishing the kidney meridian can nourish the kidney and benefit the brain, warm and nurture the lower yuan. It is used for kidney deficiency chronic diarrhea, polyuria, enuresis, and asthenic cold wheezing caused by congenital deficiencies and prolonged illness-induced physical weakness.
2. Some three to four-year-old children are prone to bedwetting or wetting their pants during the day. This is often due to the instability of kidney qi and lack of bladder control. Nourishing the kidney meridian should be the main treatment, combined with applying the Yongquan acupoint patch to stop enuresis. If the symptoms are severe, medical attention should be sought promptly.
Tips
For children over three years old, in addition to scientifically and effectively using massage methods for kidney essence treatment and regulation, it is also important to have a balanced diet to achieve better results. For example, when preparing meals for children, you can incorporate foods such as black rice, Chinese yam, and chestnuts, which not only have a good taste but also meet the child's nutritional needs.
