There are so many acupuncture points in the human body, but only a few can play a leading role, especially the "four general points". According to the Song formula of Siyao point, the first sentence is "three miles of stomach cavity", which means that as long as there are diseases related to stomach cavity, you can seek answers from Zusanli. So, is Zusanli really that wonderful? Zusanli (Zusanli) is the acupoint of the stomach meridian of Zuyangming, which really has a conditioning effect on gastrointestinal diseases. It can be seen that the experience summarized by the ancients is quite instructive.
Where is Zusanli point? According to the textbook, it is "on the outside of the calf, 3 inches below the calf nose, and the calf nose is connected with Xiexi". So, is there a simple way to find holes? There must be. If you want to find Zusanli point, you must first find the position of the outer knee eye, and the outer knee eye points down four fingers. You can also sit in a chair, with your legs bent 90 degrees, your palms on the kneecap, where the fingertips of your middle finger touch, and the nearby depression. That's Zusanli point.
What is the function of Zusanli point? In addition to regulating gastrointestinal problems, doctors later found that Zusanli has a strong function and is a good acupuncture point for health and longevity. Therefore, there is a folk saying that "it is better to eat an old hen than to press Zusanli", which means that Zusanli is good for the human body and does not lose an old hen. In fact, the function of Zusanli is not only for health and longevity, but also has more clinical effects to be explored. So, what are the health benefits of Zusanli?
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Zusanli has the function of "drying spleen and eliminating dampness, and generating stomach qi". The main indications are divided into five categories: first, gastrointestinal diseases, such as stomach pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and indigestion; Second, lower limb paralysis, such as knee pain, lower limb paralysis, beriberi and so on. Third, mental illness, such as insomnia, madness, dizziness and so on. Fourth, surgical diseases, such as breast carbuncle; Fifth, various syndromes of asthenia, such as fatigue and edema. It can be seen that the efficacy of Zusanli point is still quite extensive.
Zusanli is an acupoint, which can be used for health preservation by needling 1~2 inches with filiform needles and conditioning with moxibustion and massage. When massaging Zusanli, you can generally massage with your forefinger and middle finger. If the massage is not strong enough, you can use your thumb. Pay attention to the feeling of acid, numbness, swelling and pain when massaging, whether clockwise or counterclockwise, as long as you massage Zusanli regularly, it will play its role.
In a word, Zusanli does have many effects on the human body. As long as it is used well, it can play its unique role. It is not only one of the "four general acupoints" in ancient medicine in China, but also one of the acupoints considered by later doctors to strengthen the body and protect the stomach.