Taiyuan is the original point of the Lung meridian, and it stores the prenatal Qi of the Kidneys. With abundant Qi and blood flow, the original point of the Lung meridian must be well nourished. Therefore, stimulating Taiyuan can be very effective when one is deficient in Qi. Let's take a look at the benefits of massaging Taiyuan.
The origin of the name Taiyuan point
Tai means "big" and yuan means "deep". This point is the original point of the Lung meridian and the meeting point of the eight confluent points. It is named Taiyuan because the Qi of the meridian converges greatly at this point, symbolizing depth and vastness.
Location: On the back of the palm, in the depression on the radial side of the wrist crease, on the side of the thumb opposite the palm.
Benefits of massaging Taiyuan
Taiyuan is the acupoint of the Lung meridian, which belongs to the element of earth. Earth generates metal, so it is the collecting point of the Hand Taiyin Lung meridian. "Deficiency is supplemented by its mother", and since it is also the original point of the Lung meridian, it is good at tonifying Lung deficiency. It can supplement Lung Qi deficiency and nourish Lung Yin deficiency. This point is also the meeting point of the eight confluent points, where the Qi of the organs and meridians converge. It regulates Qi and blood, promotes blood circulation, and assists in the beating of the heart.
Benefits and indications of massaging Taiyuan
Massaging Taiyuan can tonify Lung Qi, stop coughing, dissolve phlegm, promote meridian circulation, restore pulse, and expel pathogenic factors. It can strengthen the respiratory function of the lungs, improve lung ventilation, reduce airway resistance, and regulate arrhythmias. It can be used to treat heart pain and palpitations caused by blood stasis in the heart, disorders of the five meridians, as well as toothache, weakness and pain in the wrists, and migraines. Massaging and stimulating Taiyuan can also regulate cerebral hemorrhage and hemoptysis, and have a certain effect on unstable blood pressure and arrhythmias.
Massage technique for Taiyuan
1. Finger kneading: Rub the Taiyuan point with the fingertip or thumb for 3 minutes.
2. Pinch and press: Pinch and press the Taiyuan point with the thumb and nail tip for 1-3 minutes each time. This can quickly tonify Lung Qi and benefit the heart.
3. Use the tip of the thumb to press and knead the Taiyuan point, gradually increasing the pressure. Pinch and rub 36 times in one direction, and repeat 3-4 times.
Time for massaging Taiyuan
The Lung meridian's Qi circulation is active from 3-5 a.m. Taiyuan is located at the pulse area, so it can be used to check the heart rate. If the heart rate is imbalanced or irregular, you can massage the Taiyuan point in bed for about 2-3 minutes until the heart rhythm stabilizes, and then get up and dress.
Note: The pressure applied when massaging Taiyuan should not be too strong.
