Where is the tiger's mouth?

We cannot do anything every day without the help of our hands. There are many acupoints on our hands. When our body has some discomfort, we can relieve the symptoms by massaging the acupoints on the hands. It can not only cure diseases but also strengthen the body. When massaging the acupoints on the hands, we must first know where the acupoints on the hands are and what their functions are. The tiger's mouth point is an acupuncture point that is relatively easy to find on the hand.

Where is the tiger's mouth? It is located between the thumb and index finger on the back of the hand. "Qianjin Yaofang" records this area as the tiger's mouth point, also known as the Hegu point. It is an acupuncture point, and because its shape is similar to a tiger's mouth, it is called the tiger's mouth. The effect of massaging the tiger's mouth point in treating headaches. Daily massage of the tiger's mouth point and the Neiting point can effectively treat insomnia, walking pain and neuralgia. It also has a certain effect on pain behind the neck. There are also certain requirements for the massage method. The thumbs of both hands should be used to massage alternately in a clockwise direction, which can have an immediate pain relief effect. In addition, it is best to massage two or three times a day, with each time lasting about ten minutes, so that you can be completely cured in three to five days.

An old Chinese doctor who treats colds told us that one of the biggest benefits of massaging the tiger's mouth acupoint is to prevent colds and effectively promote physical health. If you have a mild cold, you can stimulate the base of your thumb and massage your left and right hands for about ten minutes each, then drink a cup of boiled water to sweat. This will help relieve the cold. To treat toothache, when you have a toothache, you should immediately massage the tiger's mouth point. Use your left hand to vigorously massage the tiger's mouth point on your right hand, and then rotate the massage. This way, the severe pain can be effectively relieved. In addition, when massaging, you need to pay attention to massaging the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand as well. You must press hard until you feel a soreness and swelling in the fingertips before stopping. Preventing and treating tonsillitis If your body has tonsillitis, direct massage will not be a very effective treatment. Instead, you should mash the garlic into a paste, apply it on the tiger's mouth acupoint, and then wrap it with a bandage.

After two or three hours, this part of the skin will become itchy, and you can remove it at this time. You will also find that the tonsillitis has been effectively relieved. To beautify and treat dark circles, you can massage the tiger's mouth point anytime and anywhere, whether you are reading a book or lying on the sofa watching TV. This has a good therapeutic effect on dark circles. This is because the tiger's mouth point is connected to the tissues of the entire head, so regular massage can help smooth and whiten the skin, and also prevent the formation of wrinkles. Just massage two or three times a day, and your entire temperament will change. The Hukou point, which can prolong life, is also known as the longevity point. Regular massage can help you live longer and is very suitable for daily health care. Massaging the tiger's mouth point can effectively regulate the body's endocrine system and also promote blood circulation in the brain. Persisting in massage for two to three months or even several years has a good health-care effect and can prevent the body from suffering from heat stroke, fever, dysmenorrhea, and pain.

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