Yongquan point is the first acupoint of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and also the well point of the Kidney Meridian.
The kidney originates from the Yongquan acupoint. The Yongquan represents the heart of the foot, indicating that the kidney meridian starts from the Yongquan acupoint, and the qi of the kidney meridian arises from this.
As the starting point of the kidney meridian, massage at Yongquan acupoint can naturally have the effect of tonifying the kidney and strengthening the body, as well as conducting heat downwards and clearing the head.
1. Soak your feet first
In addition to the Yongquan acupoint, there are also many acupoints on the soles of the feet, and soaking feet in hot water has a good health effect.
Foot soaking method:
【 Recipe 】 You can add some ingredients to the foot soaking water, the most commonly used ones are 10g Sichuan pepper and 5 slices of ginger.
【 Effect 】 Boiling these two traditional Chinese medicines in water and soaking them in the feet not only warms the meridians and dispels cold, but also stimulates multiple acupoints on the feet, including Yongquan acupoint. All year round, winter is more suitable.
2. Press and knead again
Massage method:
Use both thumbs to massage the Yongquan acupoint of the foot in sequence, with each foot for 3-5 minutes. When kneading, apply a slight amount of force until the acupoints feel slightly sour and swollen.
3. Application can lower blood pressure
Applying traditional Chinese medicine to the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot has the effect of lowering blood pressure. Combined with medication treatment, the effect of lowering blood pressure will be better.
Application method:
【 Formula 】 Generally, drugs with heat inducing and descending effects are selected, such as cinnamon, ox knee, or single use of Wu Zhu Yu, which is specifically designed for the liver meridian.
【 Usage 】 Grind the medicine into powder, dilute it with water or vinegar, spread it on gauze, and then apply it to the Yongquan acupoint. Apply before bedtime and remove in the morning.