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Benefits of health-care acupoints and cupping
First, Zusanli

Zusanli is one of the acupoints for human health care, which was called "Longevity Point" by the ancients. Zusanli meridian theory has been confirmed by a large number of modern studies. Zusanli can regulate the function of cerebral cortex and promote cardiovascular function, gastrointestinal peristalsis function, internal differentiation function and immune system.

According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the stomach meridian of Zuyangming, where Zusanli is located, is a vein full of qi and blood, running through the whole body from head to toe, mainly distributed in the front of head, chest, abdomen and the outside of lower limbs. Therefore, Zusanli can not only regulate the function of the digestive system, but also treat the pathological changes of the stomach meridian and various systemic diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases and diabetes. Cupping at Zusanli point can play a role in health care.

Second, Yongquan

Yongquan point is the first point of the foot-shaoyin meridian, which is located in the palm of the lowest part of the human body. The evil of dampness and toxin in the body is easy to accumulate here and not easy to be discharged. Over time, it blocks the menstrual qi or spreads to other parts of the body with it, causing many diseases. Cupping at Yongquan point can expel damp, toxic and turbid qi in the body, and dredge the qi of meridians with yin deficiency of kidney meridian. The kidney is full of qi and the human body is full of energy, so the teeth are firm and black, and the ears are bright and the eyes are bright, delaying aging.

Third, Sanyinjiao

Sanyinjiao is the point where the three yin meridians of liver, kidney and spleen meet. Liver stores blood, spleen controls blood, kidney stores essence, and essence and blood are homologous. Kidney is the foundation of nature, and spleen is the foundation of the day after tomorrow. The essence of nature depends on the nourishment of the day after tomorrow, and the essence of the day after tomorrow depends on the promotion of nature. Cupping at Sanyinjiao point can regulate the points of liver, spleen and kidney, so that the innate essence is strong and the acquired essence is sufficient, thus achieving health and longevity.

Fourth, Shenque.

Shenque is the navel of human body and one of the important acupoints for health care and treatment. Fetuses get nutrition from their mothers through umbilical cord, so they are called "the root of life". It is the gateway for human air to come in and out, belonging to Ren meridian, meridian and qi sea, and the foundation of internal organs. Cupping at Shenque point can strengthen spleen and kidney, regulate stomach and qi, promote qi and diuresis, disperse stagnation and promote blood circulation, and regulate menstruation.

Five, back Shu points

The back Shu points of the five internal organs of the human body are all distributed on the first lateral line of the bladder meridian of the foot sun. Cupping on this line can dredge the qi of the five zang-organs and meridians, regulate the physiological functions of the five zang-organs and promote the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body, which is the common point of health cupping therapy. Medical discovery shows that cupping at back Shu points can stimulate the central nervous system reflexively and regulate the functional activities of the nervous system through the treatment of spinal nerve roots, thus enhancing the body's disease resistance.

Sixth, Baihui

Baihui, also known as Sanyang Wu Hui, is headed by Zhu Yang. Pulling this point or regular massage has obvious effects on the prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. It has obvious promoting effect and special effect on organ prolapse. This kind of acupoint cupping often needs a haircut, otherwise the sealing effect is not good, which will affect the curative effect.

Baihui point is located at the intersection of the midline of the head and the connecting line between the two ear tips. Its functions are calming the liver, calming the wind, clearing away heat and inducing resuscitation; Nourishing yang and benefiting qi, refreshing the brain and calming the nerves.

Seven, Dazhui

Dazhui belongs to the Du Meridian, which is located between the processes of the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebra, and it is obvious when you bow your head. It is the intersection of the three Yang meridians of the hands and feet and the Du Meridian. Dazhui is located in the back pole of the human body, so it is the Yang point in the Yang, which has the function of guiding Yang and connecting Yin. Often pulling this point has the functions of regulating yin and yang, dredging meridians, promoting qi and blood circulation, clearing away heat and toxic materials, preventing colds and enhancing immunity.

Eight. Neiguan

Neiguan is an important point in the pericardium meridian of hand jueyin, which is located on the transverse striation of palmar wrist and between the palmar longus tendon and the radial flexor carpi tendon. It has the effects of calming the heart, calming the nerves, regulating qi and regulating stomach, dredging collaterals and activating collaterals. Pulling this point often makes the pericardium meridian qi and blood unblocked, which plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Because the pericardium meridian of hand jueyin passes through the upper, middle and lower triple energizer, it also has good curative effect on lung and gastrointestinal diseases.

Nine, Hegu

Hegu is commonly known as "Tiger Mouth". It belongs to the hand Yangming large intestine meridian, starting from the hand, along the outside of the arm and reaching the head and face. Hegu has the functions of clearing Yangming, expelling wind and detoxicating, dredging channels and collaterals, relieving pain and inducing resuscitation. Regular cupping can make teeth healthy, and can also treat toothache and facial diseases. It can also keep the stool unobstructed, which is beneficial to the discharge of poisons and wastes, and has the effects of skin care and anti-aging.

Advantages of cupping

1. By cupping, the moisture and cold in the body can penetrate through the skin tissue, thus eliminating evil spirits and making people feel refreshed.

2. Because the meridians, acupoints and internal organs of the human body are all connected, the external suction will stimulate the acupoints on the body surface, and then adjust the internal organs of the human body through the bones and muscles, so as to make people's blood flow smoothly and keep fit.

3. Cupping also has a certain effect on local tissue injury, lumbar disc herniation and other symptoms. Long-term regular cupping can relieve pain and relieve symptoms.

4. Now many beauty and slimming shops have begun to study and introduce the method of cupping to lose weight.