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The human body is an organic whole, with the five organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys) and six bowels (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) interconnected through meridians. The organs are like the essential facilities in a city, while the meridians are the various networks connecting these basic infrastructures. The organs are fundamental, but the networks are also indispensable, making the human body a complete individual.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that through the internal and external connections of the meridians, changes in the organs can be reflected on the body surface, leading to specific symptoms and signs. Stimulating the corresponding acupuncture points on the body surface can treat diseases of the corresponding organs, as the saying goes, “What is inside must manifest outside” and “Understanding the outside to know the inside, treating the outside to adjust the inside.”
1. Massaging the Heart Meridian’s Jiquan Point Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
Massaging the acupuncture point Jiquan (极泉) on the Heart Meridian is beneficial for treating heart diseases. Regularly pressing this point can calm the heart and spirit, relieve depression, and stop fright.
The specific method is: Place the four fingers of your right hand on the outer side of the left pectoralis major, with the thumb pressing on the inner side. Then use the index and middle fingers to gently press on the Jiquan point under the armpit; while pinching the pectoralis major, use the index and middle fingers to knead this point, repeating the process 10 times, then switch hands and repeat.
2. Massaging the Liver Meridian’s Taichong Point Can Soothe the Liver and Relieve Depression
Massaging the Taichong (太冲) point on the Liver Meridian can soothe the liver, relieve depression, regulate qi and blood, transform dampness, and promote circulation. It is effective for symptoms such as fullness in the hypochondrium, headaches, dizziness, hernia pain, urinary difficulties, and menstrual irregularities, especially suitable for those who tend to bottle up their emotions.
The specific method is: Use your thumb to massage the Taichong point, pressing upwards from below. Massage both feet for 5 minutes each. You can also move from the Taichong point to the Xingjian (行间) point, transferring the pain from Taichong to Xingjian for better results.
3. Massaging the Spleen Meridian Can Strengthen the Spleen and Nourish the Blood
Regularly massaging the Spleen Meridian can strengthen the spleen and nourish the blood. The Sanyinjiao (三阴交) point, where the spleen, kidney, and liver meridians intersect, is a magical remedy for gynecological diseases. Regularly massaging this area can prevent and treat menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, excessive leukorrhea, metrorrhagia, pelvic inflammation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and neurasthenia. It is important to note that this point was historically used for abortion, so pregnant women should avoid massaging it.
The specific method is:
(1) Press the tip of your thumb on the Sanyinjiao point, gradually applying deeper pressure and twisting.
(2) Gently and slowly knead the Sanyinjiao point with your thumb.
4. Massaging the Lung Meridian’s Zhongfu Point Can Treat Lung Diseases
Massaging the Lung Meridian can improve symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, dry throat, runny nose, and asthma. For example, regularly massaging the Zhongfu (中府) point on the Lung Meridian can prevent and treat cough and asthma.
The specific method is: Use both thumbs to press on both sides of the Zhongfu point above the chest, pressing at least 5 times each time, holding each press for 3-5 seconds.
5. Massaging the Kidney Meridian’s Taixi Point Can Improve Kidney Function
The Taixi (太溪) point is the acupoint of the Kidney Meridian, historically known as one of the “Nine Points to Return Yang.” Regularly massaging this point has a significant effect on improving kidney function.
The specific method is: Use the thumb of the opposite hand to knead the Taixi point, or use a massage stick or smooth wooden stick to press and knead, ensuring the pressure is gentle enough to feel a slight soreness.
6. Massaging the Gallbladder Meridian Can Reduce Belly Fat
During the hour of the gallbladder (11 PM to 1 AM), the qi and blood flow into the gallbladder meridian. At this time, the yang energy of the body is just beginning to rise. If we eat food during this time, the energy we consume will be converted into fat. Taking advantage of this time when blood and qi flow into the gallbladder, it is easy to form a belly. To reduce your belly, you can frequently press the Fenglong (丰隆) point on the gallbladder meridian.
The specific method is: Place your left (or right) leg on the opposite knee, and use the tip of your right (or left) middle finger to press on the Fenglong point, with the thumb on the opposite side, applying pressure for a minute. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening.
7. Regularly Tapping the Stomach Meridian Can Aid Weight Loss
Overeating can damage the spleen and stomach, leading to spleen and stomach deficiency, impaired digestion, and fat accumulation, which is a mechanism for obesity. Tapping the stomach meridian daily can help eliminate excess fat without rebound.
The specific method: Start from the collarbone, follow the two breasts, over the abdomen, down to the front of both legs, and continue to the ankles. When tapping the stomach meridian, apply moderate force, ensuring to tap along the line from the outer side of the tibia to the second toe. Start from the Zusanli (足三里) point, and focus on areas that are painful.
8. Massaging the Small Intestine Meridian Can Treat Shoulder and Arm Pain
Pain in the shoulder and arm is one of the symptoms associated with the Small Intestine Meridian. By gently pressing and kneading the Small Intestine meridian along the outer side of the arm, this discomfort can be alleviated.
When massaging the Small Intestine Meridian, first locate its pathway, which runs from the outer side of the little finger up the outer edge of the arm, over the shoulder joint, then towards the spine, and finally up along the neck to the cheekbone and ear. Massage along this pathway.
9. Massaging the Large Intestine Meridian’s Hegu Point Can Treat Toothache
The TCM verse for the four major acupoints states, “Pressing Hegu (合谷) can relieve facial pain.” Therefore, massaging the Hegu point on the Large Intestine Meridian can treat toothaches, gingivitis, glossitis, and parotitis. For example, pressing the Hegu point for 5 minutes can alleviate tooth pain; if there is persistent gingivitis, regularly pressing the Hegu point can have a certain therapeutic effect.
When pressing the Hegu point, use the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand to apply firm pressure until a feeling of soreness is achieved. Press twice a day.
10. Massaging the Bladder Meridian’s Tianzhu Point Can Prevent and Treat Occipital Pain
The Tianzhu (天柱) point is located at a vascular and nerve junction. Regularly massaging the Tianzhu point on the Bladder Meridian can effectively eliminate occipital pain.
The specific method: Place both thumbs on the Tianzhu point, with the other four fingers supporting the head; apply firm pressure upwards for 5 seconds, adjusting the pressure to a comfortable level.
11. Massaging the Sanjiao Meridian’s Yangchi Point Can Alleviate Cold Hands and Feet
Massaging the Yangchi (阳池) point on the Sanjiao Meridian can treat cold hands and feet. Regularly massaging this point can promote blood circulation, balance hormone secretion, and warm the body, thus eliminating the symptoms of cold extremities.
When massaging, it is best to use both hands simultaneously. First, use the middle finger of one hand to press the Yangchi point on the other hand, then switch to the other hand. Massage for a longer duration with gentle pressure.
12. Massaging the Pericardium Meridian’s Danzhong Point Can Regulate Qi in the Chest
The Danzhong (膻中) point is located in the center of the chest and is one of the Eight Meeting Points, where qi converges. It is a key point for regulating qi in the body, with effects such as expanding the chest, regulating qi, stopping cough, relieving asthma, transforming phlegm, and dispersing stagnation. It is mainly used to treat chest obstruction and heart pain, cough, and asthma.The Danzhong point is the mu point of the Pericardium Meridian, which protects the heart. Therefore, stimulating the Danzhong point also calms the spirit and clears the heart, used for treating palpitations and irritability.
When massaging, you can lie on your back or sit upright, using the pad of your middle finger to knead the point, alternating between clockwise and counterclockwise motions. The pressure should be moderate, with even and gentle techniques, avoiding excessive force. Massage once in the morning and once in the evening for 3-5 minutes each time.
Old TCM Practitioners Remind
There is a pericardium surrounding the heart, which has an important function of protecting the heart from external pathogens. If external pathogens invade, the pericardium will be the first line of defense. If there is a disease in the heart, it will manifest in the pericardium.Therefore, it is essential to take care of the pericardium by regularly massaging the Pericardium Meridian. When massaging, locate points such as Zhongji (中极), Laogong (劳宫), Daling (大陵), Neiguan (内关), Jianshi (间使), Qimen (郄门), Quze (曲泽), Tianquan (天泉), and Tianchi (天池), and press each point for 2-3 minutes daily.
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