First, the positioning of Zusanli
Zusanli is located in the anterolateral part of the calf, 3 inches below the external knee, and a horizontal finger (middle finger) from the front edge of the tibia.
How to find Zusanli? There are two simple methods for selecting acupoints:
First, I am sitting in a chair with my knees bent, my feet flat and the ground naturally flat. My hands are around my knees, my index finger is on the front edge of my tibia below my knee, and my four fingers are disturbed. This is the point where my fingertips touch.
Second, reach out and take it. Place your right hand on your left leg, your left hand on your right leg, and move your thumb up along the lateral edge of the tibia until it is blocked by a protruding oblique bone. The tip of your thumb is the point.
Second, the method of moxibustion Zusanli
There are many methods of moxibustion, but there are two main ways for ordinary people to achieve health care through moxibustion at Zusanli:
Moxibustion: Take a very fine moxa stick, make it into a cone-shaped moxa stick the size of a wheat grain, then stand upright on the acupoint, and then gently touch it from the top with thread incense to make it burn evenly downwards. When the first moxa cone burns to the middle, put it out with your fingers or pick it up quickly when you know the heat; Then put the second moxa stick in its original place, burn it halfway, and take it off or press it out when it hurts; Then continue to moxibustion the third moxa stick. After moxibustion, 1 moxa cone 1 is strong, usually 9 strong each time until local redness can be achieved. Moxibustion is applied from the first day to the eighth day of each month. Pay attention to avoid the wind when applying moxibustion.
Moxibustion with moxa sticks: Moxibustion with moxa sticks can be operated by itself without the help of others. Mild moxibustion is generally performed. During the operation, one end of the moxa stick was lit and aimed at Zusanli with a distance of about 0.5- 1.0 inch, which made the patient feel warm and comfortable locally. Generally, moxibustion on each side 15-20 minutes until the skin turns slightly red, once every other day, about ten times a month. Old people can have moxibustion about 30 minutes before going to bed every day. Pay attention to avoid the wind when applying moxibustion.
In the Tang Dynasty, Wang Tao said in "The Secret of Outer Taiwan": "Ordinary people are over 30 years old, and if they don't moxibustion for three miles, they will be angry and dark, and they will be angry for three miles." The ancients in Japan said, "Those who don't moxibustion Zusanli will do different things." There is even a saying among the people in China that moxibustion at Zusanli once is equivalent to replenishing an old hen. It can be seen that the health care function of moxibustion at Zusanli has been deeply rooted in people's hearts. However, "I think it's an armchair strategist, and I don't know if it should be done." The key to achieving health and longevity through moxibustion at Zusanli lies in personal practice and perseverance, which can have an effect.