Regularly massaging acupuncture points allows the body to utilize its own medicinal resources, reducing dependence on medications. When we take medicine, we are leveraging the various properties of the herbs, through digestion in the stomach, detoxification by the liver and kidneys, and absorption in the intestines, to provide the essential nutrients that the organs are particularly lacking, thus achieving a balance of Yin and Yang in the body.
1. Zu San Li (Stomach 36)
Function:
1. Strengthens the spleen and stomach;
2. Promotes metabolism and strengthens the body;
3. Enhances endocrine function and boosts immunity.
Pressing Zu San Li has preventive and therapeutic effects on diseases of the digestive system, nervous system, blood system, circulatory system, endocrine system, urinary system, and reproductive system, especially for digestive system diseases, where the effects are more pronounced.
2. Guan Yuan (Conception Vessel 4)
Function:
1. Nourishes the root and stabilizes the source;
2. Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens Yang, regulates menstruation, clears heat and promotes urination; this point is effective for nourishing the kidneys, stabilizing the foundation, regulating Qi, and enhancing reproductive energy, being the place where men store essence and women store blood;
3. Tonifies deficiency and stabilizes the foundation; this point can enhance reproductive system function, boost immunity, prevent aging, and treat various deficiencies and ailments, strengthening overall vitality.
3. Zhong Wan (Ren 12)
Function:
1. Regulates the spleen and stomach;
2. Reduces counterflow and resolves stagnation; this point has the effects of harmonizing the stomach, tonifying deficiency, benefiting Qi, promoting digestion, and stopping vomiting.
4. Nei Guan (Pericardium 6)
Function:
1. Regulates Qi and invigorates blood;
2. Calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit.
5. He Gu (Large Intestine 4)
Function:
1. Clears heat and releases the exterior;
2. Relieves muscle tension and dispels wind, primarily used for clearing heat and alleviating pain.
6. Yong Quan (Kidney 1)
Function:
1. Clears the mind and refreshes the spirit;
2. Calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit;
3. Clears heat and dispels wind.
Regular cupping on this point can guide the kidney’s empty fire and the turbid Qi of the upper burner downwards, and has the effects of soothing the liver, brightening the eyes, and calming the heart. It can lower blood pressure, promote local blood circulation, and help prevent age-related numbness and swelling of the hands and feet.
7. Yang Ling Quan (Gallbladder 34)
Function:
1. Opens the meridians and invigorates the collaterals;
2. Relieves joint stiffness;
3. Clears heat and benefits the gallbladder.
8. Feng Chi (Gallbladder 20)
Function:
1. Clears the heart and brightens the eyes;
2. Clears heat and disperses wind;
3. Opens the orifices and invigorates the collaterals.
Indications: Cerebral thrombosis, concussion, meningitis, forgetfulness, epilepsy, mental illness, tension headaches, insomnia, dizziness, hyperthyroidism, stiff neck, glaucoma, night blindness, optic neuritis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, hypertension, tinnitus, malaria, deafness, etc.
9. Yin Men (Kidney 10)
Function:
1. Opens the meridians and invigorates the collaterals;
2. Unblocks the tendons and channels.
Indications: Low back pain, sciatica, herniated disc, lower limb muscular rheumatism, paralysis.
10. Ming Men (Kidney 4)
Function:
1. Nourishes the kidneys and regulates menstruation;
2. Regulates the intestines and stabilizes prolapse.
Indications: Seminal emission, impotence, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, enuresis, low back pain, headache, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, constipation.
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