Acupuncture points on the chest

There are many acupoints on the chest. Knowing these acupoints and massaging them regularly are good for the health of the body. For example, they can promote blood circulation and improve physical fitness. Each acupoint has different effects. For example, the Laogong point on the chest has the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire, and has the effect of opening up the mind. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Acupuncture points on chest

The four major acupuncture points on the human body can cure diseases and promote longevity. The upper limbs are connected to the chest and neck and are an important part of the human body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that there are many acupoints on the upper limbs, among which four major acupoints are commonly used. Regular massage can cure diseases and promote longevity.

1. Laogong Point

Method of finding the acupoint: Make a fist, and lightly press the palm with the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger. The acupoint is between the middle finger and ring finger.

Key points of the action: Make a fist with one hand and tap the Laogong point of the other hand with the Qugu point 16 times, then switch hands and tap 16 times.

Function: Clears away heat and purges fire, opens the orifices and refreshes the mind, can relieve irritability, treat oral ulcers caused by excessive heart fire, and mental illnesses.

2. Neiguan acupoint

Method of finding the acupoint: Lie on your back with your palm facing up and your wrist slightly bent. The acupoint is 2 inches above the first horizontal line on the back of your palm, between the two large tendons.

Action essentials: bend your arm with your palm facing up, and press the acupoint with the thumb of your other hand. Use a little force until you feel soreness and swelling, and press for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Effect: It has the effects of calming the mind, soothing the liver and relieving adverse reactions, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, and promoting blood circulation and unblocking meridians.

3. Quchi Point

Method of finding the acupoint: Lie on your back with your palm up and bend your elbow. The concave area at the end of the elbow transverse crease is the acupoint.

Key points: Use the tip of your thumb to massage the Quchi point on the other arm, alternating between hands for 1 to 2 minutes.

Function: dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, regulate the stomach and intestines, dredge joints, regulate the functions of internal organs, purge fire and remove heat. It is the main acupuncture point for treating hemiplegia of the upper limbs.

4. Hegu Point

Method of finding the acupoint: Open the thumb and index finger, tighten the base of the thumb, press the transverse line of the thumb joint of the other hand on the base of the thumb, bend the thumb joint forward, and the depression where the tip of the thumb points is the acupoint.

Key points of the action: Open the thumb of one hand, stretch the base of the palm of hand, and press and knead the acupoint with the thumb of the other hand. Alternate between the two hands for 1 to 2 minutes.

Function: It has the effects of promoting menstruation and relieving pain, dispelling exterior pathogenic factors and clearing away heat, invigorating the mind and extinguishing wind. It is mainly used to treat diseases of the head, face and five sense organs, and is especially effective in treating toothache.

Experts remind that when massaging acupoints, you must control the strength and not be too light or too heavy. Too light a strength will not achieve the ideal therapeutic effect, while too heavy a strength may cause adverse consequences.