7 ways to open up meridians in traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "Qi, Blood, and Meridians", believing that the functioning of the human body depends on this Qi, which runs through the meridians and spreads throughout the body. Therefore, to ensure the smooth operation of the meridians, the health of the body is guaranteed. Today we will teach you a few ways to ensure the smooth operation of the meridians.

1. Gently rub the earlobe to promote kidney qi:

Make empty fists with both hands, and use your thumb and index finger to rub the earlobe up and down for 1 minute until the earlobe becomes engorged and warm.

Tip: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the body's essence is collected by various organs and then handed over to the kidneys for storage. The kidneys open up to the ears, and the ears are covered with acupuncture points throughout the body. Therefore, massaging the ears can not only strengthen the kidneys, but also open up acupuncture points throughout the body.

2. Combing your hair can promote blood circulation:

Use your fingers or a wooden comb to "comb your hair" from the front of the forehead to the back of the pillow, and from the temples on both sides to the top of the head, 50 to 100 times each time. It is best to comb your hair in the morning.

Tip: All the meridians of the human body converge at the head. When combing your hair, you will pass through nearly 50 acupoints, including Mei Chong, Tong Tian, ​​Bai Hui, Yin Tang, Yu Zhen, Feng Chi, etc. Stimulating these acupoints like acupuncture can promote blood flow in the head and dredge the meridians.

3. Lotus sitting ligament activities:

When sitting, bend your left leg, place the instep of your left foot on the groin of your right thigh, place your hands on your left knee, and gently move it up and down several times to make it touch the ground; then change to your right foot.

Tip: Persistent exercise can help to activate various ligaments in the human body, fully stretch the muscles of the legs, abdomen, chest, neck, etc., and keep the meridians unobstructed.

4. Five-character breathing exercises to open up the five internal organs:

Every morning, breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth, and silently recite: hush, huh, kou si, blow, hu, without making any sound. Each sound corresponds to an internal organ: "hu" is for the liver, "ha" is for the heart, "kou si" is for the lungs, "chui" is for the kidneys, and "hu" is for the spleen.

Tip: This is to regulate the breath and unblock the five internal organs by regulating breathing. If you often say "hush", it can nourish the liver and improve eyesight; if you often say "ha", it can relieve heart fire, etc., if you persist for a long time, there will be certain effects.

5. Three-line relaxation to open up the meridians:

Lie flat on the bed, divide your body into three lines, and relax from top to bottom. The first line (on both sides): top of the head - both sides of the head - both sides of the neck - both shoulders - both upper arms - both elbows - both hands. Keep your mind on the tip of the middle finger for 1 to 2 minutes; the second line (front): face - neck - chest - abdomen - two thighs - two knees - two calves - two insteps - ten toes. Keep your mind on your toes for 1 to 2 minutes; the third line (back): back of the head - occipital region - back of both calves - both heels - both soles of both feet. Keep your mind on the Yongquan point on the sole of your foot for 1 to 2 minutes.

Tip: Focus your mind on relaxing along the meridians. In fact, this is to push the qi and blood along the meridians and check the degree of patency. It is effective for people who are tired or insomniac.

6. Mint tea can relieve the meridians:

Take 15 grams of dried mint leaves and 3 grams of green tea, pour in 1500 ml of boiling water, wait until the flavor comes out and it cools down a little, filter out the residue, add a small amount of rock sugar, or wash the fresh mint leaves, put them in a cup, and pour in boiling water directly.

Tip: The mints used for making tea include European peppermint, green mint and apple mint, which taste bitter and spicy, and have the effects of strengthening the stomach and unblocking the meridians. However, mint is cool in nature and is not easy to take for a long time.

7. Old loofah guides meridians:

1 old loofah, chop and fry until slightly yellow, grind into fine powder, take 10 grams each time, drink with hot water.

Tip: The old loofah has tendons running through it, similar to the meridians in the human body. Use the energy of old loofah to guide the body's meridians and make qi and blood flow smoothly.

Eight ways to open up your meridians can make your meridians smooth and your body relaxed and unobstructed.