Taichong point is the "original point" of the liver, which can directly reach the "vitality" of the liver. "Too" means "big" and "Chong" means rushing and impulsive. Interestingly, this is aimed at people who are impulsive. The original points of liver, spleen and kidney all have the word "Tai", such as Taibai in the original point of spleen and Taixi in the original point of kidney. The original acupoints lead directly to the primordial qi, and the importance of these acupoints in regulating the function of zang-fu organs is self-evident. Taichong point is one of the most important points in the human body, and it is a big health-preserving point comparable to Zusanli and Yongquan points.
Precise location map in Taichung
Taichong point is located on the dorsal side of the foot and in front of the metatarsal joints of the first and second toes. This is the point where your finger presses up along the gap between the big toe and the second toe until you can feel the artery reflect your hand. When taking acupoints, you can sit upright or lie on your back. Taichong point is one of the important points on the liver meridian of human foot Jueyin, and it is the original point of the liver meridian, which is roughly equivalent to a warehouse for storing the vitality of the liver meridian. Massage to stimulate Taichong point can well mobilize the vitality of liver meridian and make liver function normal.
Efficacy and function of Taichong point
Taichong point is the main switch of liver meridian. As soon as the main switch is turned on, the qi and blood in the liver meridian will be very strong. Massage Taichong point can promote blood supply to the liver and heart, and relieve depression.
Lowering adverse flow, calming liver wind and lowering blood pressure.
Some people often feel puffiness, dizziness and redness in the face and eyes, which is the manifestation of hyperactivity of liver yang. Taichong point is a common point for treating hypertension, especially mild hypertension. Pressing or needling Taichong point can reduce adverse flow, calm liver wind and lower blood pressure. If the adverse qi is too high, you can also use the method of pricking blood. Massage Taichong point in spring, especially for people with impatience, hypertension, migraine and insomnia, can play a good preventive and health care role.
For the sudden and sharp rise of blood pressure, doctors can be asked to lower blood pressure by acupuncture at Taichong point. When acupuncture, the next method is used again, and the needle is kept for 30 ~ 40 minutes. According to the situation, acupuncture treatment is 1 3 times a day, plus Chinese medicine. Most of them can achieve satisfactory results. Acupuncture at Taichong point (on the dorsum of the foot, the depression behind the first metatarsal space) can dredge the meridians, balance the qi, blood, yin and yang, and thus achieve the effect of rapidly regulating blood pressure.
Coordinated application of Taichong point
When massaging Taichong point, you can also cooperate with other points, such as Hegu point, Quchi point, Yongquan point and Baihui point to treat hypertension. For dizziness, it can be combined with Baihui point, temple point and Fuyu point; For stomachache and bloating caused by anger, it can be combined with Zhongwan, Qimen, Zusanli and Yanglingquan. Treatment of breast pain can be combined with Neiguan point, Tianzong point and Zhongshan point; For eye pain, it can be combined with Jingming point, Yanglao point and Guangming point; For irregular menstruation, it can be combined with Guanyuan point, Erxiu point and Sanyinjiao point.
Method of massaging Taichong point
It is not difficult to massage Taichong point. The key is to find this point. Chinese medicine often says "chuai acupoint", that is to say, before massage, we should first look at whether the skin color near the acupoint turns red or dark and whether the skin temperature is abnormal. When pressing acupoints, you should look for the most sour, swollen, numb and painful point from several directions, and then massage after finding this point. Massage can be done by pressing or rubbing for 3 minutes or 5 minutes each time and twice a day. Pay attention to the intensity of stimulation during massage, not too gentle, so as not to feel sore.