Yongquan point is an acupuncture point on the sole of human body, which is located in the first third of the connecting line between the head end of the second and third toe seam and the heel, and in the depression in front of the foot. It is the lowest point of Shu point in the whole body and the first point of kidney meridian. Huangdi Neijing said: The kidney comes from the spring, and the spring is full of heart. This means that the qi of the kidney meridian is like the source water, which comes from the foot and pours out to irrigate all parts of the body and limbs. Therefore, Yongquan point plays an important role in human health, disease prevention, treatment and health care.

Yongquan point location map

What role does massage Yongquan point have?

Yongquan point is the well point of the kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin, and pressing Yongquan point often can play a role in tonifying kidney and strengthening body. Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is an extremely important organ with multiple functions in the human body; Hidden Yuan Yin and Yuanyang (another name for Yin and Yang of kidney) are the house of fire and water, the foundation of nature and the root of life.

How to press Yongquan point?

You can rub your hands first, your palms get hot, and then cross massage. The left palm rubs the right palm and the left palm, that is, rubbing Yongquan point with Laogong point for at least 50 times. Laogong point belongs to the heart meridian and Yongquan point belongs to the kidney meridian, just where the heart and kidney intersect.

Note: press more in autumn and winter, less in spring and summer, first left and then right, from light to heavy, press and push with your thumb.

Massage Yongquan point has a good effect on treating rheumatism.

Rheumatism mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people. It is a common connective tissue inflammation, which can be acute or chronic, and it is very harmful. When rheumatism attacks repeatedly, it can involve the heart and become rheumatic heart disease. In addition to actively seeking medical treatment, rheumatism can also be relieved by massaging Yongquan point.

Massage Yongquan point to treat rheumatism

1, rub Taixi and shine on the sea 30-50 times each.

2. Point Yanglingquan and Zusanli 50- 100 times each, and the pain is good.

3. Knead Yongquan point 50- 100 times, and the intensity can be slightly heavier.