Scraping foot massage is the main method of pedicure. Originated from Huangdi Neijing. In Huangdi Neijing, the principle of massage therapy is mentioned in many places, and the therapeutic mechanism of dredging meridians and qi and blood is obtained, that is, "it hurts if you can't do it, but it doesn't hurt if you are big."
Foot massage is an important part of Chinese medicine. According to the classic medical book Huangdi Neijing more than two thousand years ago, the meridians and acupoints of the whole body are introduced in detail, many of which are acupoints of the foot. The relationship between meridians and acupoints and the five internal organs is also introduced in detail. It is pointed out that visceral diseases can be reflected to superficial acupoints through meridians. According to the symptoms of different acupoints, it can be inferred that there is something wrong with the related viscera function.
Foot acupoints can reflect and treat various diseases of the whole body. By treating the feet with massage and acupuncture, the corresponding visceral dysfunction can be corrected, which can restore human health, reduce the occurrence of diseases and play a role in health care and longevity.
For many reasons, foot massage is not as elegant as acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine and other therapies, but more popular with the people. But there are many written records in medical books or other ancient books. Mr. Su Dongpo, a litterateur in the Song Dynasty, studied health preservation and praised the benefits of rubbing Yongquan point on the sole of his foot. He thought, "Although the effect is not very good, it is invaluable over time ... If you believe in it and do it, it will be of great benefit." It shows that people in China have known about foot health care for a long time.