The accurate location map of Zusanli, many people know that there are many acupoints on our bodies, and massaging acupoints has many benefits for our bodies. Zusanli is one of the important acupoints for human treatment, which is located 3 inches below the external knee and about a horizontal finger on the outside of the tibia. It is a frequently used acupoint. Let's share the exact location map of Zusanli.
The exact location picture of Zusanli 1 Zusanli is an important acupoint in the concept of traditional Chinese medicine, located in the stomach meridian of Foot Yangming, with one left leg and one right leg. Zusanli is located in the anterolateral part of the calf, three inches below the nose point of the calf, and a horizontal finger from the anterior tibial crest. When selecting points, measure 4 horizontal fingers downward from the lateral side of the knee eye and 1 horizontal finger (middle finger) from the lateral edge of the tibia, which is Zusanli point.
1, where Zusanli is located
Zusanli is on the anterolateral side of the calf, between the tibia and fibula, and three inches below the nose point of the calf. The nose point of the calf is also the center of the lateral knee eye. If you want to find Zusanli, you must know the position of the outer knee eye. Touch down along the midline of the anterior knee and you can touch the patellar ligament. There are two depressions on both sides of patellar ligament. The medial depression is called the medial knee eye, and the lateral depression is called the lateral knee eye.
2. Acupoint selection method
(1) After finding the lateral knee eye, measure four horizontal fingers downward with the palm of your hand, and the outer edge of the tibia is Zusanli point, which makes you feel sore when pressing. The so-called four fingers means removing the thumb and using the other four fingers. Then measure, that is, three inches of the same size.
(2) Take a sitting posture, with the knee joint at 90 degrees, press the top of the knee on the same side with the palm of your hand, and the five fingers naturally face down. Set the position of the fingertip of the middle finger, and the position pointing outward is Zusanli.
(3) Stand upright, bend over, and surround the upper outer edge of the patella with the same hand. Except the thumb, the other four fingers are vertically downward, and the fingertip position of the middle finger is Zusanli point.
3. The efficacy and function of Zusanli
Zusanli point has the functions of regulating immunity, tonifying middle energizer, invigorating spleen and regulating stomach, and is often used to improve anorexia, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal weakness, diarrhea, constipation, acute and chronic gastroenteritis and obesity. Because Zusanli has excellent health-preserving effect, there is a folk saying that it is better to eat an old hen than to massage Zusanli every day.
The exact location of Zusanli Picture 2 The exact location of Zusanli
The accurate position of Zusanli mainly refers to the position of the four fingers below the lateral knee and at the edge of the tibia. When looking for Zusanli point, you can use your left leg, right hand or right leg, and the second joint of your index finger moves up along the tibia until it protrudes from the oblique bone.
The method of finding Zusanli point accurately and quickly
The bone on the inside of the calf is called tibia, and the bone on the outside is called fibula. You can feel a small corner in front of your calf. The bone on the back of a kitchen knife is called tibia, and then it is pushed from bottom to top with your thumb. When you think you can't push it, it's Zusanli.
Touch from bottom to top, touch the outside of the calf, and you can feel the lump under the kneecap of the right knee. Then a little further down, there is another bulge, and then the two bulged bones are connected together to form a regular triangle with the bottom facing down, and the vertex of the regular triangle is Zusanli point.
Function of Zusanli point
Zusanli is a very important point on the stomach meridian of Zuyangming. Massage Zusanli can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and also has the effect of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, which can be used to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
Including treating diseases such as deficiency of both qi and blood, and massaging Zusanli point can also play a good health care role. Usually, Zusanli point can also be used to treat vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation, cough, asthma, insomnia, dizziness and other diseases.
Matters needing attention in Zusanli acupoint massage
Although proper massage of Zusanli point is good for your health, don't massage for a long time. It is best to massage for about 30 minutes each time. Zusanli point massage can play a very good role in relaxing muscles and activating collaterals, and can open the pores of Zusanli point, so it is best not to get wind when massaging Zusanli point. If you have a calf injury, you can't massage Zusanli.
Zusanli point is an important part of human body. Proper massage of Zusanli point is very helpful to your health. If you have stomach pain, vomiting, cough, asthma, insomnia and other diseases, you can relieve them.
The exact location of Zusanli Picture 3 Where is Zusanli?
Zusanli is located in the anterolateral part of the calf, with the lateral knee eye (calf nose) down three inches, and the horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior tibial crest. Or touch it with your hand from the middle of your knees. Zusanli is a convenient place, and there is a small depression three centimeters below the outer lower edge of the tibial tubercle. Pressing this acupoint will cause slight numbness and soreness.
Health care function of Zusanli
Acupoints in Zusanli are widely used. It can be said that the three important points of health care can prevent aging, relieve fatigue and strengthen nerves. Acupuncture and massage can also prevent cerebrovascular accidents, and it is also a common point to strengthen the digestive system.
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Massage Zusanli can play the role of tonifying kidney and benefiting qi, such as dizziness, tinnitus, enuresis, frequent urination, nocturnal emission, impotence, premature ejaculation, backache and so on.
Strong classics and vigorous pace
Massage Zusanli can promote the strength of limbs and meridians, especially the strength of legs. Such as frequent swelling of limbs and sore knees, has remarkable effects on the recovery and health care of diseases such as tibiofibular neuralgia, sciatica, beriberi and peripheral neuritis.
Prevent and improve gastrointestinal problems
Zusanli is in charge of the digestive system and is the acupoint of the stomach meridian. For example, people with gastrointestinal problems should always massage Zusanli, such as indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps, digestive tract ulcers, acute chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal obstruction and so on. And patients with diseases need to massage Zusanli frequently.
improve immunity
Zusanli has effects on many diseases, which can regulate neurasthenia, insomnia and headache, and can also help ear and nose problems such as allergic rhinitis through moxibustion or massage at Zusanli point.
When can't I massage Zusanli?
Massage Zusanli is very convenient, not limited by location, such as lunch break and recess. You can tap and massage at any time, but the best massage activity is around 1 p.m.
The stomach meridian is most active from 7 to 9 every morning. At this time, massage at Zusanli point can accelerate the consumption of fat, and massage at 8: 00 to 9: 00 in the evening can also help digestion. But it is not appropriate to stimulate Zusanli immediately after a meal. Moreover, every massage and other activities can't exceed half an hour, and it can be messed up in ten minutes at most. Massage once or twice a day.
Taboo of massage Zusanli
Zusanli massage is very good for the body, and most people are also suitable for massage. But in fact, there are some taboos in the process of massage, which must be kept in mind.
People who can't press it
However, if the calf is injured, or the leg muscle is strained and the leg has skin trauma, don't massage Zusanli to avoid aggravating the injury after being stimulated.
Don't push too hard
Don't push too hard when massaging Zusanli, because pushing too hard will lead to congestion, and there will be a slight pain when massaging.
You can't press it for too long
The massage time should not exceed 30 minutes. Too long can irritate muscles and skin, leading to pain or congestion.
Zusanli massage
Zusanli can be beaten, massaged or moxibustion. If you choose to hit, you need to hold an empty fist and hit it gently with the back of your fist or the hypothenar position. When choosing massage, you can press the massage with your thumb or middle finger in a circle.