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Based on scientific principles and promoting nutrition and health, it is time to talk about health with friends. Today, the healthy topic to share with friends is about the stomach and acupoints. Traditional Chinese medicine treats stomach ailments differently from Western medicine. In TCM, it is believed that simply taking medicine is not enough to treat a bad stomach; it requires nurturance. How to nurture it? Regular acupressure is a good choice. So, where are the “special acupoints” for stomach problems? By focusing on 5 acupoints to repair stomach mucosa, stomach ailments may disappear, leading to self-healing without medication! Don’t miss out on this!
1. Zhongwan Acupoint
The Zhongwan acupoint is a crucial point for treating gastrointestinal diseases. It is the acupoint of the stomach and also a fu meeting point, closely related to the gallbladder, Sanjiao, small intestine, large intestine, and more. According to the “Selection of Acupoints,” it states: “The Zhongwan acupoint is located in the middle of the stomach, right at the bend of the stomach. Hence the name Zhongwan.” Massaging this acupoint is mainly used to relieve digestive tract disorders, especially stomach problems, improving symptoms such as stomach pain, excessive gastric acid, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and bloating.
Method: The Zhongwan acupoint is located in the centerline below the sternum and the line connecting the belly button. When pressing, lie on your back and press down firmly with your fingers, releasing after 6 seconds, and repeat 10 times.
2. Neiguan Acupoint
The Neiguan acupoint is a key point for treating gastrointestinal diseases. It belongs to the pericardium meridian, benefiting Qi while calming the mind, harmonizing the stomach, expanding the chest, and regulating Qi. It is commonly used clinically to treat stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and other stomach issues.
Method: The Neiguan acupoint is located in the center of the forearm, about 2 inches above the wrist crease. Press firmly while also rubbing to enhance stimulation, with each press lasting about 5 to 15 minutes.
3. Zusanli Acupoint
Zusanli is a well-known acupoint for many people, but few know that it is a combining point of the stomach meridian. By massaging Zusanli, it can promote gastric acid secretion, make the stomach feel comfortable, and even have analgesic effects.
Method: Use the thumb to press firmly on the Zusanli acupoint, exerting vertical pressure. Massage for 5-15 minutes each time.
Note: A 194-year-old Japanese centenarian once taught the Japanese emperor a secret: “Moxibustion on Zusanli acupoint on the first day of each month for 8 consecutive days. Doing this monthly will surely guarantee health.” Additionally, the Tang Dynasty Medicine King Sun Simiao often used moxibustion with wormwood leaves on Zusanli.
4. Zhangmen Acupoint
The Zhangmen acupoint is mentioned in the “Pulse Canon.” It is the gathering point of the spleen, the zang meeting point, and the meeting point of the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin and the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang. Zhang means “barrier,” and men means “gate,” representing the gate of internal organs. Massaging Zhangmen acupoint regularly is effective in treating abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal rumbling, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, and exhaustion.
Method: The Zhangmen acupoint is located on the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 11th rib. When side-lying, raise the arm and press with the fingers for 10-20 minutes.
5. Taibai Acupoint
The Taibai acupoint is mentioned in the “Ling Shu. Ben Shu.” It is the original acupoint of the Spleen Meridian. Taibai means “great,” while Bai means “color of the lungs” and also refers to Qi. The name Taibai implies that the moisture and cloud Qi of the Spleen Meridian are absorbed, heated, steamed, and transformed into the Qi of the Lung. It is commonly used clinically to treat diseases of the spleen and stomach, with effects of invigorating the spleen, regulating Qi, harmonizing the stomach, relieving counterflow, stopping vomiting, and resolving food stagnation.
Method: The Taibai acupoint is located on the inner side of the foot, about an inch below the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Use the thumb to massage the Taibai acupoint for 3-5 minutes each time, alternating between both sides.
That’s all for today’s sharing with friends. I hope it can be helpful and welcome friends to share other stomach maintenance acupoints in the comments section, providing more choices to help others. Sharing kindness brings lasting fragrance. Thank you ~
References:
Yang Shuhui, et al. Clinical Observation of Meridian Acupoint Diagnosis for Stomach Diseases [J]. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Chen Wei. Cleverly Treating Stomach Diseases with Inner and Outer Guan Acupoints[J]. Chinese Health Care
Zhang Qian. Acupoint Therapy for Stomach Diseases [J]. Fitness Science
Liu Anbai. Several Aspects of Massage Acupoints for Treating Diseases [J]. Medicine and Health Care
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