Benefits of bloodletting at Zusanli

Zusanli is an acupuncture point on the outside of the calf. Zusanli point has a relatively good regulating effect on the function of the cerebral cortex. Cupping at Zusanli point can have a relatively good promoting effect on human cardiovascular function, help enhance blood circulation, and benefit the enhancement of the blood circulation system. Bloodletting at the Zusanli point is a way of treating diseases. It is suitable for many diseases and is a relatively traditional Chinese acupuncture therapy.

Bloodletting therapy, also known as "acupuncture bloodletting therapy", is a method of treating diseases by piercing or scratching specific acupuncture points and certain parts of the human body with a needle to release a small amount of blood. Let’s take a look at the bloodletting therapy of Zusanli acupoint.

1. There is a saying among the people in our country that "if you want peace, the three-li ground should be kept dry." The Zusanli point has a regulating effect on the function of the cerebral cortex, and has a positive promoting effect on cardiovascular function, gastrointestinal motility and endocrine function. Regular cupping on the Zusanli acupoint can have the same or even more effective health-care effects.

2. Legend has it that bloodletting therapy originated in the ancient Stone Age. At that time, people used sharp stones - Bian stones - to prick and bleed the affected area to treat diseases.

3. Georgia is a world-famous longevity region, where a method of bloodletting is popular. That method uses a very simple tool to pierce the outside of the knee (which happens to be the Zusanli acupoint) to let the blood drip out. This method of bloodletting is performed regularly each year, usually when one is physically energetic and has excess toxins in the body.

4. A large amount of practice from ancient times to the present has confirmed that Zusanli is an important acupuncture point that can prevent and treat various diseases and strengthen the body. In ancient times, people often used moxibustion to make bubbles and water flow at the Zusanli point to prevent diseases.

Bloodletting therapy has a wide range of indications and can be used for internal medicine, gynecology, andrology, pediatrics, ENT, dermatology and other diseases. It has a unique effect on skin diseases, allergic diseases, etc.

1. Internal medicine diseases

Cold, cough, asthma, insomnia, headache, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, dizziness, heat stroke, stroke, obesity, diabetes, deafness, urinary system diseases, vomiting, hiccups, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gout, finger numbness, etc.

2. Dermatology and surgical diseases

Carbuncle, acute mastitis, breast hyperplasia, warts. Contact dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria, eczema, herpes zoster, chloasma, acne, alopecia areata, varicose veins, frostbite, etc.

3. Orthopedic diseases

Cervical spondylosis, low back pain, lumbar spondylosis, lumbar sprain, frozen shoulder, heel pain, bone hyperplasia, soft tissue contusion, ankle sprain, tennis elbow, knee osteoarthritis.

4. Gynecological diseases

Dysmenorrhea, abnormal leucorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, postpartum breast pain, etc.

5. Pediatric diseases

Colds, pneumonia, cough and wheezing, indigestion, anorexia, enuresis, night crying, etc.