Precautions for acupuncture Zusanli

If you usually have stomach problems or feel pain when walking, you can relieve the pain by massaging the Zusanli point. In addition to massage, you can also use acupuncture and moxibustion, both of which are good for regulating the body. When using acupuncture and moxibustion on the Zusanli point, you must be aware of some precautions. It can prevent gastrointestinal diseases and has a certain therapeutic effect on acute gastritis or gastric ulcer.

Precautions for acupuncture Zusanli

1. Location: Zusanli acupoint is located 3 inches below the depression on the anterior and lateral side of the knee, one horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior edge of the tibia.

2. Function: Zusanli is known as the most important acupoint for human health care. There is a saying among the people that "regular moxibustion of Zusanli is better than eating old hens." Stimulating the Zusanli point can make gastrointestinal motility strong and regular, enhance digestive function, and increase appetite; improve heart function and regulate heart rhythm; regular massage of the Zusanli point can prevent and alleviate many common diseases, such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, acute gastritis, gastroptosis, vomiting, enteritis, constipation, cholecystitis, gallstone colic, diabetes, hypertension, etc., and is effective in relieving acute stomach pain.

How to use acupuncture on Zusanli acupoint

3. Operation: It can be mainly achieved through acupuncture, massage and other methods. Let’s talk about acupuncture first. There are two types of acupuncture for the Zusanli acupoint: straight puncture and oblique puncture. The so-called straight puncture means that the needle is perpendicular to the acupuncture point. For the straight puncture of Zusanli acupoint, it is necessary to slightly tilt towards the direction of the tibia, and insert the needle 1-2 inches, until there is a numbness and electric sensation reflected to the dorsum of the foot. If it is an oblique puncture, it is toward the toes, and the needle can be inserted 2-3 inches, until the soreness and swelling spread downward to the dorsum of the foot, and sometimes spread upward to the knee.

4. Although Zusanli is an important acupoint for longevity and health preservation, it must be performed in the right way. Be careful when operating and don't be too aggressive. Acupuncture at Zusanli must be performed by professionals to avoid dangerous situations such as needle breakage or needle stagnation.

The function of Zusanli acupoint

The Zusanli acupoint is an important acupoint on the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangyin. Regular massage of it can play a very good role in replenishing Qi, dredging the meridians, and supporting the positive energy. If you have indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, nausea, edema, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc. in daily life, massaging the Zusanli acupoint can play a very good role in disease prevention and health care, and promote physical health.

In addition to directly massaging the Zusanli point, you can also use acupuncture or moxibustion, which can promote health very well. Stimulating the Zusanli point can effectively enhance the gastrointestinal motility in the body, thereby increasing the activity of digestive enzymes, and is very effective in promoting appetite and helping digestion. In addition, it also has a good regulating and restoring effect on the functions of brain cells, improving the spirit; it also has a good regulating effect on the blood circulation and internal circulation in the body, and can also increase heart function, and has a very obvious promoting effect on various cells and blood sugar.