Liangqiu point is often used clinically to treat gastrointestinal pain, but many people do not have a detailed understanding of the location and treatment of Liangqiu. Let's take a look at the specific introduction below.
Location of Liangqiu Point
The depression where the muscles protrude when the knee is stretched and exerted, about three fingers above the right end of the patella, is the Liangqiu point.
According to "Huiyuan Acupuncture Points", Liangqiu is named because it is a mound of flesh that rises on the knee.
Functions of Liangqiu
Liangqiu is an acupoint on the Stomach Meridian. Its characteristic is the accumulation of fluid in the Stomach Meridian, like a reservoir of the Stomach Meridian. Stimulating this acupoint is like controlling the gate of the reservoir, which can quickly regulate the fullness and deficiency of qi and blood in the Stomach Meridian. It has the functions of promoting meridian circulation, reducing gastric swelling, calming the mind, and relieving pain.
Moxibustion on Liangqiu can also warm the spleen yang, regulate the qi movement of the Spleen and Stomach, and promote the orderly ascending and descending of qi, as well as the clear distinction between turbidity and clarity.
Treatment of Diseases by Liangqiu
Gastrointestinal spasms belong to the category of stomach pain, which is mostly caused by irregular diet, external pathogenic factors, increased stress, and high mental tension, leading to poor qi movement, malnourishment of the stomach meridian, and obstruction of the collaterals. This results in muscle spasms and pain in the stomach and intestines. Massaging and stimulating the Liangqiu point has an immediate effect on treating the above symptoms.
In addition, it also has a certain relieving effect on knee pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and pain caused by mastitis.
Massage Method of Liangqiu
Apply finger pressure to stimulate the Liangqiu point. When applying pressure towards the thigh, the vibration is stronger. Use your thumb to apply pressure forcefully for 20 seconds, then rest for 5 seconds and continue.
Moxibustion Method of Liangqiu
After disinfecting the skin at the acupoint, ignite a pure moxa stick and hold it 2-3 centimeters away from the Liangqiu point. Apply gentle moxibustion for 5 minutes until there is a reddish hue on the local skin.
