What are the functions and benefits of massaging Zusanli?

Zusanli is an important acupuncture point in the human body, and it is also one of the ultimate acupuncture points for treating a person's physical diseases. This acupuncture point is located about 3 inches below the outer knee pit and about one horizontal finger outside the tibia. It is also one of the frequently used parts. There is a saying among the people that if Mei Ting massages this acupuncture point, it is equivalent to eating an old hen. So what are the functions and benefits of massaging Zusanli?

Functions and benefits of Zusanli acupoint:

1. Regulate the body's immunity, enhance disease resistance, regulate the spleen and stomach, replenish qi, dredge the meridians, dispel wind and dampness, and strengthen the body and eliminate evil;

2. Treat stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, indigestion, paralysis of lower limbs, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, malnutrition, insanity, stroke, beriberi, edema, paralysis of lower limbs, palpitations, shortness of breath, and emaciation;

3. It is commonly used in modern times to treat acute and chronic gastroenteritis, duodenal ulcer, gastroptosis, dysentery, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, hepatitis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, rheumatic fever, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, nephritis, renal colic, cystitis, impotence, spermatorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, shock, insomnia, etc.

4. Modify curves, restore slimness, promote recovery of gastrointestinal function, and promote metabolism.

Modern medical research has confirmed that:

1. Acupuncture stimulation of Zusanli acupoint can make gastrointestinal peristalsis strong and regular, and can improve the activity of various digestive enzymes, increase appetite and help digestion;

2. In terms of the nervous system, it can promote the recovery of brain cell functions and improve the working ability of cerebral cortical cells;

3. In terms of the circulatory system and blood system, it can improve heart function, regulate heart rhythm, and increase red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin and blood sugar levels; 4. In terms of the endocrine system, it has a bidirectional benign regulatory effect on the function of the pituitary-adrenal cortex system and enhances the body's ability to defend against diseases.