When is the best time to massage Hegu?

Hegu acupoint is an important acupuncture point in the body and belongs to the large intestine meridian. From the perspective of massage effect, the best time is between 5:00 and 7:00 in the morning. When massaging, lightly clench your fists. It is best to keep the massage force strong enough to feel soreness and swelling at the acupuncture point. Generally, 1-3 minutes of massage is enough. Maintaining it for a long time will have the greatest effect, such as relieving pain, diarrhea and other adverse symptoms.

1. The best time to massage Hegu

Hegu acupoint belongs to the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian acupoint. The best time to massage it is from 5:00 to 7:00 in the morning. When massaging, lightly clench your empty fist with the tips of your thumb and index finger touching each other. Lightly hold the fist with your other hand, and press the acupoint with the tip of your thumb. Press until you feel a sore, swollen feeling. Massage each Hegu acupoint for 1 to 3 minutes.

2. The effect of massaging Hegu

1. Relieve pain

Most of the pain in the body is caused by the blockage of meridians. Massaging the Hegu point can treat pain in many parts of the body, including gum pain, headache, and pharyngitis, tonsillitis caused by sore throat. Also, because the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian passes through the shoulders and arms, according to the principle of "where the meridians pass, the main treatment is reached", it can also treat wrist, upper arm, shoulder and back pain. In addition, female dysmenorrhea can also be treated by massaging the Hegu point.

2. Relieve diarrhea

Hegu point is the original point on the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming. The Large Intestine Meridian is connected to the Stomach Meridian. Pressing and kneading the Hegu point can effectively harmonize the stomach and intestines. Press the base of the left hand with the thumb of your right hand, and clench your right hand against the palm of your left hand. This area is the Hegu point, which can help relieve diarrhea.

3. Reduce nausea and stop vomiting

Vomiting is mostly caused by gastrointestinal diseases, such as excessive drinking, eating sour and spoiled food, catching a cold, etc. Hegu point belongs to the large intestine meridian, which connects to the stomach meridian of foot yangming. Therefore, massaging this point can calm the stomach and intestines, reduce reflux and stop vomiting.

4. Improve facial complexion

Hegu point is the original point of the Large Intestine Meridian. It belongs to Yang and governs the exterior. It has the effects of raising the clear and lowering the turbid, dispersing wind and dispersing the exterior, and promoting the flow of Qi and blood. Since the Large Intestine Meridian runs from the hand to the head, stimulating the Hegu point is effective for all facial problems and diseases. Massaging the Hegu point can also improve blood circulation in the face and give you a healthy complexion.

5. Lowers Blood Pressure

Patients with hypertension can use their index finger and thumb to pinch and massage the Hegu point, exhale slowly while massaging, massage the Hegu point on each hand for 2 to 3 minutes, and switch between the left and right hands 4 to 5 times. This can suppress the excited nerves. Long-term massage can have a significant blood pressure lowering effect.