Acupuncture points on the foot

There are 12 main meridians distributed in the human body, and each meridian connection point also has important acupoints distributed. And degree is also a special term in traditional Chinese medicine. Massaging acupuncture points can play a role in treating diseases. The distribution of acupoints in each region is different, among which the acupoints on the feet can be said to be very important. The following article will explain to readers in detail the distribution of some acupoints on the soles of the feet.

1. Acupuncture point on the instep: Dadun point

Acupuncture point selection method:

When locating the acupoint, you can sit upright or lie on your back. The Dadun point is located about 2 mm from the edge of the root of the big toe (on the side of the second toe).

Indications:

The main diseases treated by Dadun acupoint are: dizziness, abdominal pain, muscle and rib pain, and cold sensation. In addition, it has been regarded as an important acupoint for calming down and restoring consciousness since ancient times. This acupoint is one of the main acupoints on the liver meridian of the foot. The treatments for this acupoint on this site include: acupressure to relieve anxiety, etc.

2. Instep acupoint: Taichong point

Positioning method:

When selecting the acupoint, you can sit upright or lie on your back. Taichong point is located on the dorsum of the foot, at the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. Use your fingers to move upward along the gap between the big toe and the second toe and press until you can feel the artery reflecting on your hand. This is the point.

Main symptoms:

The main diseases treated by Taichong point are: liver disease, toothache, eye disease, digestive system disease, respiratory system disease, and reproductive system disease. This acupoint is one of the important acupoints on the liver meridian of the foot. The treatments for this acupoint on this site include acupressure to enhance sexual ability, etc.

3. Neiting Point: Eliminate stomach fire

At the fork between the second and third toes, it has a significant relieving effect on cold hands and feet, physical weakness and sweating, and facial nerve problems such as toothache. The most notable feature of Neiting acupoint is that it can eliminate stomach fire, and it can be said to be the nemesis of stomach fire. Any toothache, sore throat, nosebleed, bad breath, stomach acid, and constipation caused by stomach fire can be treated by massaging the Neiting point. Massaging the Neiting point is very effective in removing heat and stomach fire. You can also press this point with your fingertips more often. When pressing, press this point with the tip of the thumb on one side, press slightly hard until you feel a sore and swollen feeling, one minute on each side, for a total of 2 minutes, and keep massaging every day.

4. Yinbai Point: Strengthening the Spleen and Restoring Yang

This point is located on the inner side of the big toe, one inch away from the nail and the heel. It is mainly used to treat stiff tongue root, vomiting after eating, good mood, fatigue, heavy body, loss of appetite, abdominal distension and pain, loose stools, swelling and pain or coldness on the inner side of the lower limbs, movement disorder of the big toe, jaundice, etc. Press this point with the tip of your thumb or a stick, or pinch both sides of your toes with your thumb and index finger and knead them to indirectly stimulate the point.

From the above content, we can understand that there are these acupoints on the instep of the human foot. We can also press the above acupoints when massaging the feet to achieve certain effects. So, do you know what foot massage does?

The role of foot massage

1. Promote blood circulation in the body

Whether the blood circulation is normal has an important relationship with the body's internal function. Massaging the soles of the feet can greatly improve the blood circulation in the body, increase the body temperature of the feet, and ultimately achieve the effect of promoting normal blood circulation throughout the body. Experiments have shown that after a healthy person has a foot massage for half an hour, the blood flow in the whole body can increase by more than ten times. This shows the benefits of foot massage.

2. Promote metabolism in the body

After the circulation of qi and blood increases, the body will be able to secrete more and more hormones, such as adrenaline. This hormone can promote metabolism in the body and ultimately achieve the effect of improving the body's immunity and resistance.

3. Relieve muscle fatigue

When human muscles become fatigued, the first problem is definitely the blood circulation, especially the blood circulation in the feet, which causes the metabolic products such as lactic acid to accumulate in the body and cannot be excreted in time. This is the main reason for muscle fatigue. If you want to effectively relieve muscle fatigue, massaging the soles of your feet is the simplest but also the most effective method.