The diagram of human meridians and acupoints is one of the important contents of traditional Chinese medicine, which reveals the energy flow and regulation mode inside the human body. Meridian points are important energy nodes of human body. Stimulating acupoints by massage, acupuncture and other means can adjust the energy flow in the human body and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and maintaining health.

Classification of meridians and acupoints

Meridian acupoints can be divided into meridian acupoints and odd meridian acupoints according to their positions and functions. Meridian acupoints refer to acupoints on meridians, including the lung meridian of hand Taiyin, the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming, the stomach meridian of foot Yangming, the spleen meridian of foot Taiyin, the heart meridian of hand Shaoyin, the pericardium meridian of hand Jueyin, the kidney meridian of foot Shaoyin and the liver meridian of foot Jueyin. Acupoints with eight veins in odd meridians refer to acupoints on eight veins in odd meridians, including Ren, Du, Chong, Dai, Yinqiao, Yangqiao, Yin Wei and impotence.

Functions of Meridian Points

Meridian points are important energy nodes of human body. Stimulating acupoints by massage, acupuncture and other means can adjust the energy flow in the human body and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and maintaining health. The functions of meridians and acupoints mainly include the following aspects:

1. Regulating qi and blood: Stimulating meridian points can promote qi and blood circulation, adjust the balance of qi and blood, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and preserving health.

2. Regulating zang-fu organs: Stimulating meridian points can regulate the function of zang-fu organs, promote the coordinated operation of zang-fu organs, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and preserving health.

3. Regulating the nervous system: Stimulating meridian points can regulate the function of the nervous system, promote the balance of the nervous system, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and maintaining health.

Operation steps of meridians and acupoints

The stimulation of meridians and acupoints can be carried out in many ways, such as massage, slapping, acupuncture and so on. The following are the operation steps of massaging meridian points:

1. Manipulation: When massaging meridian points, you can press the points with your thumb, forefinger, middle finger and other fingers, or gently rub the points with your palm.

2. Time: The time for massaging the meridians and acupoints is generally 3-5 minutes, and it can be massaged 2-3 times a day.

3. Strength: When massaging the meridian points, the strength should be moderate, not too light or too heavy, so as not to damage the points.

4. Order: The order of massaging meridian points should be from top to bottom, from outside to inside, and from outside to inside, so as to ensure the smoothness of meridians.

Points for attention in meridians and acupoints

When massaging meridians and acupoints, you should pay attention to the following items:

1. Acupoint selection: Choose the correct acupoints when massaging the meridian points to avoid accidentally injuring other acupoints or organs.

2. Mastery of strength: When massaging meridian points, the strength should be moderate, not too light or too heavy, so as not to damage the points.

3. Mastery of time: The time for massaging meridians and acupoints is generally 3-5 minutes, and it can be massaged 2-3 times a day to avoid damaging acupoints.

4. Precautions for contraindications: There are some contraindications for massaging meridian points, such as pregnant women, hypertensive patients and heart patients. It needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor.