The Yangchi acupoint is commonly used in pediatric massage therapy. There are two methods of stimulating this acupoint, namely pinching and rubbing. Let's take a look at the accurate location of the Yangchi acupoint in children and its functions.
Accurate Location of the Yangchi Acupoint in Children
The Yangchi acupoint is located at the depression above the third and fourth metacarpal bones on the back of the wrist, belonging to the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian.
Massage Technique for the Yangchi Acupoint in Children
Support the child's hand with one hand, palm facing down. Use the thumb of the other hand to pinch the acupoint and rub it. Pinch the acupoint 3-5 times, and rub it with the fingertip of the middle finger 100-300 times.
Functions of Pediatric Massage on the Yangchi Acupoint
Pinching and rubbing the Yangchi acupoint has the effects of calming the mind, promoting bowel movements, relieving dizziness, headaches, and wind-induced disorders, as well as facilitating bowel movements and urination.
Common Combinations with the Yangchi Acupoint
1. Combined with Yifeng, Fengchi, Ermen, Jiaosun, Hegu, Xiaxi, it can disperse Shaoyang wind-heat and treat conditions such as migraine, sore throat, and dry mouth caused by Shaoyang wind-fire.
2. Combined with Fengmen, Tianzhu, Dazhui, it can clear heat and dispel cold, harmonize Qi and blood, and treat cold and hot headaches caused by pathogenic factors in Shaoyang.
