What are the acupoints for nourishing the kidneys?

The weather is relatively cold in winter, so the human body is more vulnerable to harm from evil spirits. However, we must know that when the Yang Qi is weakened, people will get sick, and the kidney is an important organ for maintaining body functions. So what are the acupoints for nourishing the kidney?

1. Shangyang Point: Regulates digestive function and speeds up metabolism

Shangyang Point is an acupuncture point that regulates internal breath and the stomach and intestines. Shangyang point is located on the large intestine meridian. Pinching Shangyang point frequently can invigorate the qi and blood of the large intestine meridian, regulate the function of the digestive tract, speed up the body's metabolism, and strengthen the body. Experts point out that female friends who suffer from constipation may wish to massage the Shangyang acupoint to relieve constipation symptoms.

Location: This acupoint is on the hand. Raise your hand and locate it on the thumb side of the index finger, 2 mm behind the corner of the nail.

Principle: The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming starts at the end of the index finger, along the radial side of the index finger, passes between the first and second metacarpal bones and enters between the two tendons, goes up along the radial side of the forearm to the outside of the elbow, passes through the radial edge of the posterior side of the upper arm to the shoulder, goes up from the front side of the acromion to the head, goes down to the supraclavicular fossa to connect with the lungs, passes through the diaphragm and belongs to the large intestine. Branch 1 branches out from the supraclavicular fossa, ascends along the side of the neck, passes through the cheek and enters the tooth socket, turns back and exits beside the mouth, intersects at the philtrum, then the left branch goes to the right and the right branch goes to the upper left along the sides of the nostrils to connect with the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming.

2. Chengfu Point: Strengthens vaginal contraction

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Chengfu point controls the nerves of the human reproductive organs, which pass through here. If you press the Chengfu point frequently, you can strengthen the contraction of the vagina and increase sexual sensitivity. Therefore, we should massage and stimulate Chengfu acupoint frequently to treat sexual frigidity.

Location: Below the center of the horizontal line on the buttocks, located at the center point of the gluteal groove under the left and right buttocks. This is where the erogenous zones are most densely populated, so you can apply more force when applying acupressure.

Principle: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian starts at the inner corner of the eye, goes up to the zygomatic region, and intersects at the top of the head. A branch vein branches out from the top of the head to the upper corner of the ear. Its main trunk (straight meridian) enters from the top of the head and connects with the brain, exits from the neck, enters the scapula and divides into two branches that descend downward. Main meridian 1 runs along the inner side of the scapula and descends along the spine to the middle of the waist, enters the muscles along the spine and connects with the kidneys and the bladder. Two branches are separated from the waist, passing along the spine, through the buttocks and into the popliteal fossa. Main meridian 2 runs from the inner side of the scapula over the scapula to the hip joint, descends along the posterior and lateral side of the thigh and joins branch meridian 2 at the popliteal fossa, passes through the gastrocnemius muscle and exits the posterior side of the lateral malleolus, along the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone to the outer side of the little toe, and connects to the foot Shaoyin kidney meridian.

3. Mingmen Point: Delaying aging and menopause

Massaging the Mingmen acupoint can delay aging and postpone menopause. In addition, massaging the Mingmen acupoint also has an aphrodisiac effect, which can improve sexual frigidity, balance and restore sexual function.

Location: Located on the waist, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, approximately at the same level as the navel. When pressing with fingers, there is a strong tenderness.

Principle: The Du channel starts in the lower abdomen, goes down to the perineum, goes back inside the spine, goes up to the Fengfu point behind the neck, enters the brain, goes up to the top of the neck, and goes down along the forehead to the nose.

4. Shenshu Point: Strengthens Kidney Qi

Shenshu point is the main acupuncture point of the kidney meridian. If you press it frequently, it can strengthen the kidney qi and enhance your kidney function, especially it is very helpful for irregular menstruation and sexual frigidity. Therefore, women with irregular menstruation can try massaging the Shenshu point to solve the problem of irregular menstruation.