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What is the function of foot massage detoxification in traditional Chinese medicine?
Many friends often do pedicure, do some foot massage and care, and know that the foot reflex zone corresponds to many organs of the body. Regular massage is very beneficial to the body. Foot massage plays an important role in detoxification, mainly in four aspects:

(1) can regulate liver function and enhance human body's ability to resist diseases and detoxify.

(2) digestion and stagnation, laxative. Massage the foot reflex areas such as stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine and abdominal nerve. , can play a role in promoting digestion and guiding stagnation for patients with abdominal distension, stagnation and constipation; Massage small intestine, transverse colon, descending colon, S-shaped colon, rectum and other foot reflex areas can strengthen the ability of intestinal peristalsis, thus achieving the effect of relaxing bowels.

(3) Clearing fire and detoxifying. After massaging the lymphatic system and related reflex zones of the upper and lower body, it can quickly clear away fire and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It has a good effect on inflammation caused by damp heat, such as redness, swelling and ulceration.

(4) detoxification and diuresis. Regular massage of the kidney, ureter, bladder, lymph nodes and other reflex areas can make the toxic substances and metabolites in the human body smoothly discharged from the stool. So as to enhance the detoxification ability of the human body, purify the internal environment of the human body and reduce diseases.

The basic operation methods of foot massage should follow several principles: persistence, exertion, uniformity and softness.

Durable, requiring massage to last for a certain time according to the corresponding regulations; Powerful means that the manipulation needs a certain strength, and the strength is increased or decreased according to the different characteristics of acupoints and diseases; Uniform and rhythmic manipulation, coordinated strength of each side of massage, coordinated and stable foot stimulation; Soft, massage can't be rude or frivolous, it changes nature and makes people feel harmonious and gradual.

If you don't want to spend time and money, you can do some simple foot massage at home. For example, you can massage your feet gently and rhythmically by hand, first massage the instep and then massage the soles of your feet until you feel hot. Sticking to this simple massage every day can not only dilate blood vessels, speed up blood circulation, enhance metabolism, accelerate detoxification and purification, but also have a health care effect, and also have a good effect on dizziness, insomnia, dreaminess and other symptoms caused by neurasthenia.

Here I recommend several methods to you, which are even comparable to the massage methods in pedicure shops in some respects, and save time, effort and money, and can easily detoxify.

(1) If there is a cobblestone road in the community, you can walk back and forth on it barefoot or wearing only socks. If not, you can also collect some pebbles, put them in the footbath, and stimulate the conditioned reflex zone of the soles of your feet with stones. Better add some warm water.

(2) Adding some Chinese herbal medicines with detoxification function to soak feet every day can stimulate the reflex zone of feet. At the same time, due to the absorption of drugs, it can also protect the whole body organs and promote the operation of qi and blood.

(3) Massage the feet. Yongquan point of kidney meridian of foot Shaoyin is located in the heart of foot, that is, the renal reflex area of foot. Massage the foot heart has the effect of activating the kidney, diuresis and detoxification.

The specific massage methods are as follows: ① Sit cross-legged, keep your hands warm, hold your left foot with your left hand and massage your left foot with your right hand. Hold your right foot with your right hand and massage your right foot with your left hand. (2) supine posture, the right leg is arched, the left foot is placed on the right thigh, and the right hand massages the left heart. Similarly, massage your right foot with your left hand. ③ Keep your legs straight, with the center of your right foot rubbing against the back of your left foot, and the center of your left foot rubbing against the back of your right foot.

It is particularly important to drink more boiled water after massage, which is more conducive to the discharge of body toxins.