What are the benefits of acupressure?

We all know that acupoint massage is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment method. It can not only be used by patients to treat their own diseases, but also promote the health of normal people through massage. In short, the benefits of correct massage methods are very obvious. There are many acupoints on the human body, and massage mainly targets these important parts. So what benefits can it bring? Let me tell you.

1. Hegu point. How to locate Hegu point: Place the horizontal line of the first joint of your thumb facing the base of your other hand, bend your thumb and press down. The point where your fingertip points is Hegu point. According to meridian theory and practical experience, as long as you massage the Hegu point, you can reduce or eliminate diseases of the tissues and organs along the path of the large intestine meridian, and your health can be guaranteed. Since the large intestine meridian runs from the hands to the head, all diseases of the head and face, such as headache, fever, dry mouth, nosebleed, swollen neck, throat disease and other diseases of the five senses can be relieved and treated. When massaging, you can massage with both hands alternately, with the thumb bent and pressed vertically on the Hegu point, pressing tightly and loosely, with a frequency of once every 2 seconds, or about 30 times per minute.

2. Shaoshang Point: Located about 1 fen behind the root of the radial side of the thumb nail. Press the painful area with your fingernails. Belongs to the hand Taiyin lung meridian. It is used as an auxiliary treatment for tonsillitis and sore throat with good results. It is also commonly used to treat cough, cold, fever, pneumonia, etc. Massage technique: Use fingernails to cut and press for 1-2 minutes.

3. Shenmen Point: It is located in the depression slightly above the ulnar end of the transverse wrist line on the little finger side of the palm and belongs to the Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin. Function: Soothes the mind and is often used to treat insomnia, nightmares, palpitations, etc. You can use the "plaster method": general blood-activating and analgesic plasters can be used, cut into the size of a one-yuan coin, stick them on the Shenmen acupoint after dinner, and remove them the next morning. It can assist in the treatment of insomnia.

The acupoints mentioned by the editor are all relatively critical. If you have diseases such as insomnia, headache and cough, you can relieve the symptoms through massage. However, before massage, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor or learn some necessary techniques to maximize the benefits.