Origin of the name Fenglong acupoint
The Yangming stomach meridian is rich in qi and blood, and it is abundant in this acupoint, which makes the flesh bulge and become plump, hence the name Fenglong.
Location of the acupoint: Find the knee eye and the outer ankle on the outside of the leg, connect them to form a line, then take the midpoint of this line. Next, find the shinbone on the leg, which is about 1.5 inches on the outer side of the anterior edge of the shinbone, roughly the width of two fingers. The point that is level with the midpoint mentioned earlier is the Fenglong acupoint.
Effects of massaging Fenglong
The Fenglong acupoint is located on the Yangming stomach meridian. The spleen and stomach are yin and yang respectively, and they complement each other. Therefore, this acupoint can regulate the qi and blood of the two meridians on the surface and inside of the body, achieving the effect of "connecting one meridian with two channels." As a result, it can not only treat stomach meridian diseases, but also treat phlegm conditions, promote the circulation of qi and blood in the spleen and stomach meridians, facilitate the transformation of water and grains, and eliminate waste products from the metabolism.
Benefits of massaging Fenglong
Massaging Fenglong has the effects of harmonizing stomach qi, dispelling dampness and transforming phlegm, promoting meridian circulation, nourishing qi and blood, and awakening the brain and calming the spirit. It is a well-known technique for dispelling dampness and transforming phlegm. Massaging this acupoint can eliminate turbidity and dampness in the spleen and stomach, promote the circulation of blood and qi, and is mainly used to treat various diseases caused by phlegm-dampness, such as cough, asthma, headache, dizziness, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, neurasthenia, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and intestinal muscle spasms.
Massage method for Fenglong
1. Use the thumb or index finger to press and knead the Fenglong acupoint with some force for 1-3 minutes, until there is a slight soreness or distension.
2. Press the Fenglong acupoint firmly with the fingertips.
3. Place the lower limb of the left (right) side on the opposite knee joint, place the tip of the middle finger of the right (left) hand on the Fenglong acupoint, and use the thumb to apply pressure for 0.5-1 minute.
4. Use the thumb to press the Fenglong acupoint in a tapping motion for 3 minutes, then rub the Fenglong acupoint in a clockwise direction for 10 minutes, and finally rub it downward with the thumb for 10 minutes.
Precautions for massaging Fenglong
When massaging the Fenglong acupoint, it should only be rubbed from Fenglong towards the upper direction, and not rubbed back and forth from Fenglong downward and then upward.
