The wind pool, under the occipital bone of the neck, is flush with Fengfu, and the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of trapezius muscle is the acupoint of the gallbladder meridian of foot shaoyang, and also the intersection of the gallbladder meridian of foot shaoyang, the gallbladder meridian of foot shaoyang, Yang Wei and Yang Qiao. According to the principle of "wind from top to bottom", this point is at the back of the brain and is the key point for colds to gather in the brain, hence the name "wind pool". This point has the functions of dredging channels and collaterals, harmonizing qi and blood, expelling wind and relieving exterior syndrome, expelling wind and clearing heat, refreshing brain and inducing resuscitation, and improving eyesight and intelligence. Can be used for treating common cold, fever, hyperhidrosis, head wind bias, dizziness, red eyes, swelling and pain, tears in the wind, blurred vision, nasal congestion and epistaxis, deafness and tinnitus, neck pain, inability to turn back, stiff neck, rash (urticaria), apoplexy, insomnia and epilepsy.

The water spring is located on the inner side of the foot, under the back of the medial malleolus, and the depression on the inner side of calcaneal tubercle when Taixi falls 1 inch (refers to inch), which is the acupoint of the kidney meridian of Foot Shaoyin and the place where the qi and blood of the kidney are deeply concentrated. There is water in the kidney, and the cave is like a deep water source, such as water, so it is named water spring. This point has the functions of relieving lower jiao, inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, nourishing yin and clearing away heat, regulating menstruation and promoting blood circulation. Can be used for treating menoxenia, dysmenorrhea, yin rigidity, blurred vision, and dysuria.

Combined function

Fengchi is the acupoint of gallbladder meridian of foot shaoyang, which has the functions of expelling wind, relieving exterior syndrome, clearing away heat, dredging collaterals, promoting blood circulation, calming the liver and calming the wind, and relieving pain.

Water spring is the acupoint of kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin, which has the effects of promoting qi circulation, inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, nourishing yin and clearing heat, regulating menstruation and blood.

The wind pool is mainly to ward off evil spirits; Water springs focus on keeping fit. The combination of the two, a tonic and a diarrhea, does not stagnate for evil spirits, but does not hurt vital qi, restricts each other and works together to dispel wind and clear heat, nourish water and contain wood, benefit kidney and improve eyesight.

therapy

1. Yin deficiency with excessive fire, hyperactivity of liver-yang and dizziness.

2. Hypertension, characterized by hyperactivity of fire due to yin deficiency and hyperactivity of liver yang.

3. Mild myopia.

Methodology

Fengchi point: sitting or lying position, in the depression on both sides of occipital bone behind the neck, between the upper part of trapezius muscle and the upper end of sternocleidomastoid muscle. Straight stab 0.5 1 inch.

Water spring: Sit or lie on your back, first take Taixi point, and then take the point at the heel 1 inch below it. Straight stab 0.3 0.4 inch.

experience

Wind pool-water spring can be used together. A wind pool can be cleared, a spring can be set, and one can go up and down, which complement each other. It also has the effects of nourishing water to cover trees, calming the liver and suppressing yang, clearing brain, improving eyesight and lowering blood pressure. All syndromes of yin deficiency and hyperactivity of liver yang should be selected.