Functions and benefits of Tanzhong

After pressing the Danzhong acupoint, the effects and benefits it can bring to people's tongue are very rich. In particular, this Chinese herbal medicine can treat patients with cardiovascular diseases. If you want to completely change your physical condition, you cannot rely solely on diet therapy. You should still choose some systematic treatments, which can prevent your condition from improving so slowly.

The Danzhong point is located on the body of the sternum, with anterior perforating branches of the internal thoracic artery and vein, and the medial cutaneous branch of the anterior branch of the fourth intercostal nerve. Research suggests that this acupoint is located in the thymus gland, and the triple energizer is connected to the thymus gland. It can participate in the body's cellular immunity and is one of the manifestations of Wei Qi. In the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, the nerve impulses generated by pressing this point ascend along the intercostal nerves, through the neuronal chains to the brain, stimulate the brainstem reticular system, affect the regulatory center of cardiovascular nerves, promote the redistribution of blood throughout the body, and improve coronary blood flow; secondly, the stimulation signal of pressing the Tanzhong point can improve the autonomic nervous function in this area.

Experiments in recent years have shown that by stimulating the vagus nerve, choline receptors can be activated, causing all coronary blood vessels of different inner diameters to dilate to varying degrees, thus providing an experimental basis for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Acupuncture of the Tanzhong, Jiuwei, Neiguan, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints for patients with coronary heart disease has a significant effect on the inflow time, amplitude, resistance, and tension of cerebral blood flow. In addition, acupuncture of the Tanzhong, Tiantu, Hegu and other acupoints can significantly widen the esophageal lumen diameter of healthy people or esophageal cancer patients, enhance esophageal peristalsis, and relieve patients' dysphagia.

Danzhong is the place where the pericardium meridian qi gathers. It is the meeting point of the Ren meridian, the foot Taiyin, the foot Shaoyin, the hand Taiyang, and the hand Shaoyang meridians. It is also the place where the vital energy gathers. It can regulate qi, activate blood circulation, dredge meridians, expand the chest, regulate qi, and relieve cough and asthma. Therefore, using this point as the main point to treat diseases of the respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system and other diseases has achieved good results in clinical practice.

According to the routine acupuncture operation, first needle the Tanzhong point. For patients with nausea and vomiting, insert the needle tip along the meridian and insert it horizontally downward. Insert the needle while inhaling. After getting the air, twist it to a large extent to spread the needle sensation to the epigastrium and abdomen. Remove the needle while exhaling. Do not close the hole and use the drainage method. For patients with dizziness, dyspnea, palpitations, arrhythmia, and intermittent pulse, insert the needle tip along the meridian and insert it while exhaling. Perform the Nine Yang Count (thumb forward, index finger backward, gently twist 9 times) to spread the needle sensation to the pharynx. Remove the needle while inhaling, close the needle hole urgently and use the tonification method. Then puncture the Qihai point, and after getting Qi, move the needle and let the needle sensation spread to the chest. One course of treatment is 5 times. The results showed that 28 cases were cured, 8 cases improved, and 2 cases were ineffective, with an effective rate of 94.7%.