Plantar acupoint acupuncture model: Detailed guide

Plantar acupoint acupuncture, as an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, has been spread in history for thousands of years. By stimulating specific points on the sole of the foot, acupuncture can achieve the effect of regulating qi and blood, balancing Yin and Yang, and treating diseases. In order to help you better understand plantar acupuncture point, this article will provide a detailed guide.

First, the basic principle of plantar acupuncture point

The theoretical basis of plantar acupoint acupuncture lies in the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine believes that there are twelve meridians in the human body, and these meridians criss-cross to form a complex network. As an important part of the human body, the sole of the foot is distributed with a large number of acupuncture points, which are connected with the meridians. By stimulating these acupuncture points, the patency of the meridians can be adjusted to achieve the purpose of treating diseases.

Second, the main points on the sole and their efficacy

Yongquan point: located at the bottom of the foot, the front 1/3 of the place, when flexion of the toe when the front of the foot depression. Stimulating Yongquan point can wake up the spirit, nourish Yin and reduce fire, and has good therapeutic effect on hypertension, insomnia, neurasthenia and so on.

Datun Point: Located about 2 mm from the edge of the nail root of the big toe (on the second toe side). This point has the function of soothing the liver and regulating the qi, calming the mind and fixing the will, and has a better relieving effect on the symptoms of liver qi stagnation, insomnia and dreaming.

Taichong point: located in the dorsal side of the foot, the first and second toes of the metatarsal bone connection. Stimulating the Taichong point can ease the liver and relieve depression, clear the liver and improve the eyes, and have a good effect on the symptoms of headache, vertigo, eye swelling and pain.

Third, the operation method of plantar acupoint acupuncture

When performing plantar acupoint acupuncture, you first need to prepare acupuncture needles, disinfection cotton balls and other instruments. Then, place the patient in a supine or sitting position and relax the feet. Then, the doctor will choose the right acupuncture point according to the specific condition of the patient. In the process of acupuncture, it is necessary to pay attention to the depth, Angle and strength of acupuncture to avoid unnecessary damage.

4. Precautions

Before performing plantar acupuncture, the patient's physical condition should be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that the patient is suitable for acupuncture treatment.

During the acupuncture process, the environment should be kept quiet and comfortable to avoid external interference.

After acupuncture, you should pay attention to keep warm, avoid getting cold, and avoid eating raw, cold, spicy and other irritating foods.

In short, plantar acupoint acupuncture is a safe and effective method of TCM treatment. By understanding the basic knowledge of plantar acupoints and mastering the correct operation methods, we can use this therapy in daily life to achieve the purpose of health care. At the same time, it is also recommended that when receiving acupuncture treatment, choose a regular medical institution and be operated by a professional doctor to ensure the treatment effect and safety.