The Ruyuan Acupoint belongs to the Stomach Meridian, and its physiological location is extremely important. The left side of this acupoint is adjacent to the Pericardium and the heart inside it, while the right side is adjacent to the diaphragm and the upper edge of the liver. Therefore, this acupoint is related to the health of the heart, lungs, and liver. Let's take a look at the benefits of massaging the Ruyuan Acupoint.
The Origin of the Name of the Ruyuan Acupoint
"Ruyuan" refers to the location of the acupoint, and "yuan" means the root. The name of this acupoint indicates that it is the root of breast development and fullness.
The substance of this acupoint comes from the upper part of the Stomach Meridian, where the qi and blood flow downwards. Due to the continuous vaporization of the menstrual blood in the qi and blood substances, combined with the fire of the heart transmitted to the surface through the Yingle Window Acupoint, the qi and blood substances in this acupoint no longer contain the menstrual blood, but rather the fire-born earth. The spleen earth particles in this acupoint are dry, hard, and solid, providing support for the upper part of the breast muscles (spleen earth), making it the root of breast muscle support, hence the name.
Acupoint positioning: In the chest, directly below the nipple, at the root of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun away from the midline, directly below the nipple, at the root of the breast.
The Benefits of Massaging the Ruyuan Acupoint
Massaging the Ruyuan Acupoint can promote lactation, resolve blood stasis, invigorate the lungs, regulate qi, reduce rebellious qi, relieve asthma, dissolve abscesses, and stimulate lactation. It can unblock local qi and blood circulation, promote milk secretion, and treat diseases related to the chest, lungs, and breasts. It can also regulate the qi and blood of the Stomach Meridian, tighten the chest muscles, and prevent breast sagging.
Diseases Treated by Massaging the Ruyuan Acupoint
Massaging the Ruyuan Acupoint can treat diseases of the chest, lungs, and breasts, such as chest pain, cold and painful cough, asthma, breast abscess, breast pain, insufficient milk secretion, vomiting, hiccup, and dysphagia. In modern medicine, this acupoint is often used to treat mastitis, insufficient milk secretion, intercostal neuralgia, and other conditions.
Massage Techniques for the Ruyuan Acupoint
Pressing technique: Use the index finger to press both sides of the Ruyuan Acupoint. Press down when inhaling and release when exhaling. Repeat this action 20 times.
Pointing technique: The massager uses the middle finger to point press the Ruyuan Acupoint for 1 minute, aiming for a local sense of soreness and swelling.
Rubbing technique: Use the fingertip of the index finger or middle finger to rub the Ruyuan Acupoint for 1-3 minutes, without causing pain.
Rolling technique: Separate the thumb and index finger, gently lift the breast with the tiger's mouth, and press down with the index or middle finger. Slowly roll and knead the Ruyuan Acupoint for 5-10 minutes.
Precautions for Massaging the Ruyuan Acupoint
During the massage of the Ruyuan Acupoint, the movements should be gentle and gradual, gradually increasing the pressure to induce a sense of soreness and swelling at the acupoint. To enhance the effect, other areas along the intercostal space and the lower edge of the breast can also be rubbed.
