These "universal points" hidden in the hand, headache, bad breath, insomnia, delayed menstruation ... All can be improved!

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine states, "The 12 meridians belong to the internal organs and are externally connected to the limbs and joints."

Chinese medicine meridian theory believes that six of the 12 most important meridians in the human body reach the hand directly, and the hand is organically linked to the body's limbs and organs through the circulation of meridians.

Therefore, stimulating the acupuncture points on the hands can regulate the corresponding internal organs, tissues and organs through the meridian qi-blood and other connections, which can not only relieve many minor daily illnesses, but also play a health care role in preventing diseases.

● Pain relief point - Hegu

Positioning】On the back of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

As the original point of the Yangming Large Intestine meridian, it is good at clearing Yangming, dispelling wind and relieving symptoms, and relieving pain through the meridians.

In the "Four General Points Song", the efficacy of the Hegu point is characterized as "face and mouth Hegu collection", which means that all head and facial ailments, especially pains, such as headache, eye pain, toothache and sore throat, can be relieved by stimulating the Hegu point.

In addition, because the large intestine meridian and the lung meridian are in close proximity to each other, the Hegu point not only has a pain-relieving effect, but also enhances the body's lung health, stimulates the body's immunity, and plays a role in supporting positive energy and preventing colds and illnesses.

Deodorant point - Daling

Positioning] At the midpoint of the transverse wrist and palm stripe, between the long palmar tendon and the radial wrist flexor tendon.

The ancient acupuncture recipe "Sheng Yu Ge" states: "Heart heat and bad breath are driven away by Daling".

This point is the original point of the pericardium meridian, where the qi and blood of the pericardium meridian are exported, and moxibustion at this point can regulate bad breath caused by the fire of the heart and spleen.

When you are troubled by bad breath, you may insist on moxibustion of Daling point every day, and you may be able to get relief from bad breath.

Regulate the lung point--Yuji

Positioning] is located on the lateral side of the hand, the first metacarpal radial midpoint of the red and white flesh interval.

This point has the characteristics of regulating lung qi and clearing lung heat.

It can be used when coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat, or when suffering from lung disorders such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, etc.

Sleeping Point - Shen Men

Positioning] At the ulnar end of the transverse wrist line, in the radial recess of the ulnar carpal flexor tendon.

According to Chinese medicine, "the heart harbors the gods", and the Shen Men point is the original point of the heart meridian, mainly used for regulating diseases of the mind.

The Shen Men acupuncture point on the hand can improve forgetfulness, insomnia, dreaminess and wakefulness caused by the lack of nourishment of the heart and mind.

Quchi - Pressure Reducing Point

Positioning] At the lateral end of the transverse elbow, flexing the elbow, when the midpoint of the line between the shakuhachi and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Quchi is a joint point of the Yangming Large Intestine meridian, which can regulate the flow of qi and blood of the Yangming meridian and exert its effect of pacifying the liver and submerging the yang.

Modern research has shown that stimulating Quchi point can improve vascular endothelial function and play an auxiliary role in regulating blood pressure.

In addition, Quchi point has the function of clearing heat and dispelling fire, which can also help improve constipation caused by heat and dryness.

● Heart Nourishing Point - Laogong

Positioning] In the palm of the hand, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones.

It's easy to find the Laogong point by making a slight fist with the lower end of the middle finger.

The Laogong point is a part of the Hand-Turk-Yin Pericardium meridian, which protects the heart, so it can be seen as a protective point for the heart.

When you feel stressed and tired, moxibustion at the Laogong point can help to calm the mind and wake up the brain; when your heart beats too fast and you are short of breath due to mood swings, pressing the Laogong point can also help to stabilize your mood and regulate your heart rate.

● Promote meridian points - control stains

Positioning】Located on the dorsal side of the thumbs of both hands, on the central line of the first joint, counting three points.

It is also known as a "treatment point" because of its ability to remove turbid Qi from the internal organs and channel stagnation in the middle jiao.

It is very effective in regulating menstrual disorders in women because of its ability to remove blood stasis and promote blood circulation.

Especially in the case of late menstruation, you can use a hairpin, toothpick (the thick end) or cotton swab to press the dirt points in turn, first on the left hand and then on the right hand, about 200 times on each hand, with a slight pain.

If your period is often delayed, massage this point 3 to 5 days in advance.

Each point is the body's own "health care treasury"! You should use them well!