Zusanli (Zusanli) is one of the main acupoints of "Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian", which has the functions of regulating spleen and stomach, tonifying middle energizer, dredging collaterals, expelling wind and removing dampness, and strengthening body resistance and eliminating pathogenic factors. Modern medical research has confirmed that acupuncture and moxibustion stimulating Zusanli point can make gastrointestinal peristalsis strong and regular, improve the activity of various digestive enzymes, stimulate appetite and help digestion; In the nervous system, it can promote the recovery of brain cell function and improve the working ability of cerebral cortex cells; In terms of circulatory system and blood system, it can improve heart function, regulate heart rhythm and increase the amount of red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin and blood sugar; In the aspect of endocrine system, it has a two-way benign regulation effect on the function of pituitary-adrenal cortex system and improves the body's ability to defend against diseases. The method of disease prevention and fitness at Zusanli point is simple and easy. First, press Zusanli point with your thumb or middle finger once a day for 5- 10 minutes and 15-20 times per minute. Pay attention to make Zusanli point feel as sour and hot as acupuncture every time. Second, moxa sticks can be used for moxibustion. Moxibustion at Zusanli point 1-2 times a week, each time for 15-20 minutes. During moxibustion, the temperature of the moxa stick is slightly higher, which makes the local skin red, and the moxa stick slowly moves the Zusanli point up and down to avoid burning the local skin.
As long as one of the above two methods is used for 2-3 months, the gastrointestinal function will be improved and people will be refreshed and energetic. Acupuncture or massage at Zusanli point can treat common diseases of digestive system, such as gastroduodenal ulcer, acute gastritis and gastroptosis. The effect of relieving acute stomachache is particularly obvious. It also has adjuvant therapeutic effects on vomiting, hiccup, belching, enteritis, dysentery, constipation, hepatitis, cholecystitis, gallstones, kidney calculi's colic, diabetes, hypertension, etc.