Harmony is "confluence", and the valley is the gap between two mountains. Hegu point means that the qi and blood of the large intestine meridian converge here to form a powerful wind field of water and humidity, so it is named Hegu point.
Hegu point is a very important point in our body, so it is called "universal point" because almost all diseases can be treated directly or indirectly through this point, such as fever, headache, vomiting and diarrhea. As long as the massage method is correct, it can play a very good health care role.
Hegu point is located between the first metacarpal and the second metacarpal of the back of the hand, at the midpoint of the radial sides of the two metacarpals.
■ Relieve pain
Hegu point is the original point of the large intestine meridian, opposite to the lung meridian of the hand Taiyin, with the upper side connected with the lung meridian of the hand Taiyin and forefinger, and the lower side connected with the stomach meridian and nasal side of the foot Yangming.
In other words, all parts of the large intestine meridian, from our index finger, through our arms and shoulders, to our whole face, can be controlled by Hegu point. Massage Hegu point can relieve the pain symptoms in these parts.
■ Regulate facial problems such as chloasma, acne and large pores.
The large intestine meridian will play a good role in regulating our facial features, especially when the five senses are sick, such as facial paralysis, mouth and eyes askew, closed teeth and other symptoms.
Massage this acupoint can also relieve facial skin problems, such as chloasma, acne, large pores and skin allergies. Massage 30 to 50 times a day, you can achieve the effect of beauty beauty. A lady who loves beauty might as well have a try.
Prevention and treatment of hypertension
Proper stimulation of Hegu point is helpful to improve coronary blood circulation, has a two-way adjustment effect on blood pressure, and can achieve the purpose of promoting blood circulation and lowering blood pressure.
■ Relieve stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems.
Hegu point has a very good regulating effect on our stomach. Stimulating Hegu point can regulate menstrual qi, which can play a very good auxiliary role in our gastrointestinal diseases, such as stomach pain, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting and so on. As long as this acupoint is massaged properly, it can completely relieve these symptoms.
■ Hegu point is also a "cold medicine" at hand.
When you feel slight cold symptoms, you can massage the left and right hand Hegu points 100 times, the intensity can be slightly heavier, and you should have a slight numbness.
After massage, you can exercise moderately to make your body sweat slightly, and the symptoms of cold and fever can be alleviated.
■ Hegu point is also an important first aid point.
When summer comes, many people with weak constitution are prone to heatstroke, collapse and other symptoms. In this case, you can pinch Hegu point with your thumb for two or three minutes, and the discomfort symptoms can be relieved to some extent.
As mentioned earlier, the location of Hegu point is between the first metacarpal bone and the second metacarpal bone on the back of the hand, which is the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone. When we massage, the thumb and forefinger are open, and the horizontal stripes between the thumb fingers of the other hand are opposite to the first finger on the edge of the tiger's web, and the fingertips of the thumb point to Hegu point.
Press here vertically with your thumb and abdomen for three minutes at a time.
However, it must be noted that pregnant women can't press this acupoint, and pregnant women are at risk of miscarriage by pressing this acupoint.