What are the effects and functions of moxibustion at Hegu?

Hegu acupoint is an acupuncture point on the body. Correct massage or moxibustion has excellent effects and functions on the body. The most common ones are relieving pain, relieving diarrhea, relieving nausea and vomiting, improving facial complexion, lowering blood pressure, replenishing intestinal qi and blood, and enhancing immunity. From the clinical effect point of view, the best time for moxibustion on Hegu acupoint is 5-7 am, and generally 1-3 minutes is enough.

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.

6. Replenish intestinal qi and blood

The Qi and blood of the large intestine meridian converge at the Hegu point and form a strong water, dampness and wind energy field. Massaging the Hegu point can replenish the Qi and blood of the entire large intestine meridian. When the Qi and blood are sufficient, the large intestine's conduction function is normal and the intestines remain unobstructed.

7. Enhance immunity

Hegu point also has the effects of promoting the flow of Qi and blood, strengthening the body and eliminating evil. It can enhance human immunity. Massage and stimulation of Hegu point has a two-way adjustment effect on blood cells and can enhance the phagocytic ability of normal white blood cells, thereby playing a role in preventing diseases.

8. 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.

9. Acupuncture point selection method

1. Use the thumb of one hand to press the highest point where the thumb and index finger of the other hand are together, which is the most swollen and painful part of the fingertip.

2. The Hegu point is located between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, in the depression in the middle of the radial edge of the second metacarpal bone. Extend your right hand, separate the thumb and index finger, and expose the base of the thumb. Place the horizontal line of your left thumb on the base of your right hand and press down. The point where your thumb points is the Hegu point. The Hegu point on the left hand is located the same as that on the right hand.