When is the best time to massage Yongquan acupoint

Yongquan acupuncture point is a relatively important acupuncture point for the human body. It is located on the sole of the foot. The specific location is when you bend your toes and apply force. The concave area that appears at the front of the sole of the foot is the Yongquan acupuncture point. The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says that the kidney meridian comes from the Yongquan acupuncture point on the sole of the foot and spreads from the sole of the foot to every corner of the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, the Yongquan acupuncture point can prevent and cure diseases and is also very effective in maintaining health. So what are the specific functions and methods of Yongquan acupoint? And what time is better?

1. Gently pressing the Yongquan point can regulate your autonomic nervous system through meridian transmission, help you dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation in the skin, speed up the excretion of toxins, and reduce blood viscosity.

2. It activates the internal Qi of the kidney meridian, strengthens the foundation, prolongs life, dissipates heat and generates vitality. It makes the kidney essence sufficient, the ears and eyes clear, the development normal, the energy abundant, the sexual function strong, the waist and knees strong and not weak, and the walking powerful.

3. Relieve and treat neurasthenia, loss of energy, fatigue, women's diseases, insomnia, hypersomnia, hypertension, dizziness, anxiety, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, menopausal disorders, cold intolerance, kidney disease, etc.

4. Relieve and treat headache, dizziness, blurred vision, sore throat, dry tongue, aphonia, difficulty urinating, difficulty defecating, convulsions in children, hot soles of the feet, epilepsy, cholera cramps, fainting, etc.

5. Treat senile asthma, weakness in waist and legs, deafness, tinnitus, etc.

1. Rub the Yongquan acupoint: Sit upright on a chair, first put your right foot on your left leg, hold your toes with your right hand, and then use your left palm to rub the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of your right foot until the sole of your foot becomes warm. Then put your left foot on your right leg, and rub the Yongquan point on the sole of your right foot with your left palm until the sole of your foot becomes warm.

2. Soak the Yongquan acupoint: Before going to bed every night, soak your feet in hot water. The water should be to the degree that you can adapt to. Add a little salt and soak for 15 to 30 minutes.

3. Pat the Yongquan acupoint: Sit on the bed with your legs naturally spread upwards, or sit cross-legged, then use both hands to naturally and gently tap the Yongquan acupoint. It is best to tap until you feel a warm feeling on the soles of your feet.

There is a saying that if the elderly want to be well, the Yongquan acupoint must always be warm. In traditional Chinese medicine, if you insist on massaging the Yongquan acupoint every day, it will enhance the elderly's physique and make them more energetic. The kidney is a very important organ in the human body with many functions. It is considered to be the root of life and the innate foundation. Therefore, massaging the Yongquan point before going to bed can strengthen the foundation and make you healthier.