Where is the Zusanli acupoint?
The Zusanli acupoint is one of the most important acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine. It is located on the human foot and has the function of regulating human qi and blood, enhancing human immunity and treating various diseases. The following will introduce the location and use of Zusanli acupoint in detail from four aspects: its location, efficacy, massage techniques and precautions.
Location of Zusanli acupoint
The Zusanli acupoint is located on the outside of the foot. When the instep is facing upward, draw a straight line from the ankle to the knee. The Zusanli acupoint is located at the midpoint of this straight line. Specifically, the Zusanli acupoint corresponds to the lateral malleolus bone in the front and forms an angle of 30 degrees with the tibia bone in the back. The midpoint of the bulge in the arch of the foot is the Zusanli acupoint. In addition, you can feel the bumps of Zusanli by touching with the palm of your hand from the instep to the heel.
Effectiveness of Zusanli acupoint
The Zusanli acupoint is a very important acupoint on the human body. Regular massage of the Zusanli acupoint has the following effects:
1. Regulate human body\’s Qi and blood: Zusanli acupoint is located in the stomach meridian. The Qi and blood in the stomach meridian have the function of transforming body fluid into body fluid and distributing it throughout the body. Massaging the Zusanli acupoint can regulate the qi and blood in the stomach meridian, so that the qi and blood in the body can be fully regulated, thereby maintaining the health of the body.
2. Enhance human immunity: Zusanli acupoint has a strong immunoregulatory effect. Long-term massage of Zusanli acupoint can enhance the body\’s immunity and prevent and treat many diseases.
3. Treat various diseases: Zusanli acupoint is a universal acupoint. Massaging this acupoint can treat a variety of diseases, such as overwork, insomnia, gastrointestinal diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
How to massage Zusanli
Massaging Zusanli acupoints is mainly divided into the following techniques:
1. Single-point massage: Use your thumb to press the Zusanli acupoint with appropriate force. Each press lasts about 30 seconds. Massage 2-3 times a day for the best effect.
2. Massage: Massage the Zusanli acupoint with the palm of your hand. Each massage lasts 5-10 minutes. Massage 3-4 times a week can regulate qi and blood and enhance immunity.
3. Acupuncture massage: The Zusanli acupoint can also be massaged with acupuncture, and good therapeutic effects can be achieved through acupuncture.
Precautions for massaging Zusanli
When massaging Zusanli acupoints, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Do not use excessive force when massaging to avoid causing harm to the body.
2. The massage time should not be too long, and each massage should not exceed half an hour.
3. Wash your hands before massaging and keep your hands warm.
4. Take a break after massaging for a period of time and do not overuse the Zusanli acupoint.
To sum up, the Zusanli acupoint is a very important acupoint on the human body. Massaging the Zusanli acupoint can regulate the body\’s qi and blood, enhance immunity, and treat various diseases. Therefore, in daily life, we should pay attention to protecting the Zusanli acupoint and massage this acupoint regularly to achieve the purpose of health care.
