Five acupuncture points commonly used in health care

The "Song of Four General Acupoints" says, "For the abdomen, look for Sanli; for the waist and back, look for Weizhong; for the head and neck, look for Lieque; for the face and mouth, look for Hegu." It summarizes the functions and indications of the four acupoints, Zusanli, Weizhong, Lieque and Hegu, in an easy-to-understand way. Later generations added Neiguan. These five important acupoints play an important role in health care for the whole body.

1. Zusanli

It is located one finger width outside the anterior edge of the tibia. The "Four General Acupoints Song" says "Sanli is reserved for the stomach and abdomen", which means that this point governs gastrointestinal diseases and has the effect of replenishing qi. If you are drunk, press Zusanli acupoint and take 3 capsules of Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules to protect the stomach qi and sober up. Acupuncture at Zusanli can enhance gastrointestinal function and has a bidirectional regulatory effect on white blood cells, platelets, etc. Acupuncture or massage of this point can prevent colds, gastrointestinal diseases and stroke, and can also maintain health and longevity.

2. Weizhong

"Seek treatment for low back and waist problems at Weizhong" means that all low back and waist problems can be treated at Weizhong, which is located in the middle of the popliteal fossa behind the knee joint. It has the effects of relaxing muscles and tendons, dispersing blood stasis, activating blood circulation and relieving pain. Especially for the elderly suffering from back pain and knee joint mobility disorders, the best effect can be achieved by combining Xiaohuo Luo Dan with Zusanli and Weizhong massage and moxibustion.

3. Lieque

1.5 inches above the transverse wrist crease, between the brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus tendons. Lieque point is a collateral point of the hand Taiyin Lung Meridian and is also a meeting point of eight meridians, connecting to the Ren meridian of the eight extraordinary meridians. The "Four General Acupoints Song" says: "Take Lieque for the head and neck", which means that acupuncture and massage of Lieque point is not only good for treating migraine, but also can dredge the meridians and blood in the neck, which can quickly relieve neck pain and cold symptoms. It should be performed once in the morning and evening every day, also for 5-7 minutes.

4. Hegu

Bend your thumb and press the base of your thumb. The point where your fingertip points is the Hegu point. The sentence "Face and mouth are treated with Hegu" in the Song of Four General Acupoints explains that Hegu acupoint has the function of treating all diseases of the face, mouth and five sense organs. Hegu point is a special acupoint for relieving pain, especially for treating headaches and toothaches. Just rubbing this point can relieve the pain.

Use your right hand to vigorously rub the Hegu point on your left hand, then change hands and use your left hand to vigorously rub the Hegu point on your right hand for 5-7 minutes. Just take it twice a day. Hegu point can enhance the body's immunity, and has the effects of clearing away heat, promoting yang energy, and supporting positive energy.

5. Neiguan

Located between two tendons two inches above the transverse wrist line. The Nei Guan in “Xiong Xie Nei Guan Strategy” has the functions of calming the mind, regulating qi and relieving pain, so it is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat heart system diseases. It has a good effect on regulating arrhythmias and relieving chest tightness.

It is also used for gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea and hiccups, and is often used in combination with Zusanli. Even motion sickness can be treated by pressing this point. It should be noted that massaging this point will cause a slight sore and swollen feeling, and generally 3-5 minutes is sufficient.