In Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage), we often have a special fondness for certain acupuncture points. A specific point used for a particular condition is referred to as a “single point” (独穴, dúxué), while a point applicable to all conditions is called a “universal point” (全穴, quánxué), meaning an all-purpose acupuncture point.
Today, I would like to recommend my favorite “universal point”: the point that balances Yin and Yang.
“Universal Point”: Balancing Yin and Yang
The point that balances Yin and Yang is located at the wrist crease, dividing from the center towards both sides. The position may vary slightly among different schools, with the San Zi Jing (三字经, Sān zì jīng) school dividing from the Xiao Tian Xin (小天心, xiǎo tiānxīn) point towards both sides. It is based on the Xiao Tian Xin as the lower midpoint and the midpoint of the wrist crease as the upper midpoint, spreading outward in a planar manner. (Colleagues with differing opinions are welcome to discuss.)
The use of the Yin-Yang balancing point is noted in the teachings of Mr. Sun Chongsan (孙重三, Sūn zhòngsān), who was the head of the Teaching and Research Office at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a leading figure in pediatric Tui Na education in the early years of the People’s Republic of China. Almost all well-known practitioners and inheritors of various schools across the country have received his guidance.
After his passing, his students compiled his materials and found that every Tui Na practitioner for children would use the Yin-Yang balancing point, applying it for every condition.
This is easily understandable, as Mr. Sun’s school places great emphasis on the concept of “the unity of heaven and man and the balance of Yin and Yang.” When Yin and Yang are balanced, one does not fall ill, and the Yin-Yang point serves to achieve this balance.
In addition to balancing Yin and Yang, the Yin-Yang point has the following applications:
1. Balancing cold and heat;
2. Balancing half exterior and half interior;
3. For high fever that does not subside, first balance Yin and Yang;
4. Calming the mind and spirit.
Other effects include:Harmonizing Qi and Blood, promoting digestion and relieving food stagnation.
Utilizing the comprehensive health benefits of the universal point and effectively using the Yin-Yang point will yield good results.
The techniques for the Yin-Yang point can also be applied to commonly used points such as Xiao Tian Xin, Zong Jin (总筋, zǒng jīn), and Yi Wo Feng (一窝风, yī wō fēng), with remarkable effects.
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