Acupoints are important parts of the human body and play an important role in human health. Traditional Chinese medicine in my country believes that the meridians of the human body are the magic weapon that connects the body, so we still need to be very clear about some commonly used acupuncture points, such as Yingxiang point. Let’s take a closer look at Yingxiang point.
Yingxiang point is located on the face, in a wrinkle about one centimeter next to the nose wing (next to the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose wing, in the nasolabial fold). There is a depression on both sides of the nose, and there is some soreness when pressed. The pressing time is usually one to two minutes. After the massage, the symptoms of nasal congestion will be relieved. The effect of massaging Yingxiang point: clearing away heat and dispersing wind, clearing the nose and preventing colds.
Massage method of Yingxiang acupoint
Acupoint selection method: When selecting acupoints, generally use a sitting or supine posture, look directly at the five-point smile lines on both sides of the nostrils (next to the nose when smiling) Select acupoints from the figure-eight lines).
Massage method 1: Use the outside of your thumb to massage along the smile lines and both sides of the nose in an up and down, equilateral triangle direction. Take about 1 minute once, and drink 1 cup of hot water after massage.
Massage method two: Press the thumbs of both hands on the mandibular area on the same side, and the middle fingers on the Yingxiang point on the same side. The other three fingers are bent toward the palm of the hand, and then the middle fingers are extended on the Yingxiang point. Massage 36 times in a clockwise direction, 3 times a day, every day.
Massage method three: Place the tip of your index finger on the Yingxiang point and do rotation and kneading. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Rub outward and upward when inhaling, rub inward and downward when exhaling, do it 8 times in a row, up to 64 times. If you have a cold, runny nose or blocked nose, do it as many times as possible.
Massage method four: Use the tip of your index finger to massage the Yingxiang point. It is more effective to stimulate it in the left and right directions. It takes about 1 minute once. Drink 1 cup of hot water after the massage.
Effects of massaging Yingxiang point
1. Clear away heat and dissipate wind, clear the nose and prevent colds.
2. From a medical point of view, massaging Yingxiang point can effectively improve the blood circulation of the local area and its adjacent tissues, enhance the local adaptability to weather changes and the ability to fight against diseases. If Adhering to it every day will play a certain role in reducing the occurrence of respiratory diseases.
Clinical application of Yingxiang point
In modern times, it is commonly used to treat hyposmia, facial nerve paralysis or spasm, biliary roundworms, etc. It is used with Yintang and Hegu to treat acute and chronic rhinitis; it is used with Sibai and Dicang to treat facial nerve paralysis and hemifacial spasm; it is used with Yanglingquan and Qiuxu to treat biliary ascariasis.
Yingxiang point has miraculous effects in clearing away heat and dispersing wind, clearing the nose, and preventing colds. In daily life, we can learn some medical knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine health care, which is beneficial to our own health. And daily body care are of great significance.