The Ten Xuan points have been called "extraordinary points outside the meridians" by medical experts throughout history. They are commonly used in pediatric massage therapy and can also be used by adults for health maintenance. Below, we will provide a detailed explanation of the accurate location and functions of the Ten Xuan points.
Accurate Location of the Ten Xuan Points
The Ten Xuan points are located at the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 cun (an ancient Chinese unit of length) away from the edge of the fingernail. There are ten points in total, evenly distributed on both hands.
Functions and Indications of the Ten Xuan Points
The Ten Xuan points have the function of awakening the mind and clearing heat. They are mainly used to treat conditions such as high fever with convulsions, syncope, upward deviation of the eyes, restlessness, and mental confusion. They can also be used to treat various heat-related conditions, such as finger numbness, acute gastroenteritis, acute pharyngitis, and hypertension. They are often used in combination with the Hegu point, Laolong point, and Xiaotianxin point.
Functions of the Ten Xuan Points
1. Fever is a common symptom in pediatrics, often caused by external wind-heat or pneumonia. The Ten Xuan points have the function of clearing heat and opening the orifices. Therefore, in emergency situations, applying pressure to the Ten Xuan points can effectively dissipate heat and awaken the mind, relieving fever in children.
2. Heatstroke refers to the dysfunction of the body's temperature regulation caused by high temperatures in summer, resulting in sweat gland failure and excessive loss of water and electrolytes, leading to symptoms of high fever and coma. Strong pressure on the Ten Xuan points can be used for purging, clearing heat, and emergency treatment of heatstroke.
3. As people age, they often experience neurasthenia or chronic neurogenic headaches, mostly caused by disorders of the kidney meridian system. Although these conditions do not threaten life, they significantly affect health, mood, and quality of life. Regular massage of the Ten Xuan points can have unexpected effects in treating such headaches.
Massage Techniques for the Ten Xuan Points
1. Use the thumbnail of the thumb to apply strong pressure to each of the ten Ten Xuan points, at least 4-5 times for each point.
2. Alternatively, use the thumb and index finger to knead and rub the Ten Xuan points for 15-20 minutes, alternating between hands. This can be done once a day.
