The bladder originates from Zhiyin. "This acupoint is the last point of the Foot Sun Meridian. The Foot Sun Meridian runs from the beginning to the feet, and at this point, the yang has been exhausted and yin has been generated, passing through the Foot Shao Yin Meridian. Therefore, it is named Yin.
Returning to the Classics
Zhiyin acupoint is the well acupoint of the Foot Sun Bladder Meridian, belonging to the metal
[Method of acupoint selection]
Sitting with your feet down. Take a hole on the outer side of the distal end of your toes, about 0.1 inches away from the corner of your toenail (see figure)
[Function and Efficacy]
Relieve wind and heat, induce labor in a positive fetus. Open the orifice, relieve heat and anger.
【 Indications 】
Headache, nasal congestion, epistaxis, eye pain, fetal malposition, dystocia, afterbirth, pregnancy vomiting, dysmenorrhea, urinary retention, hiccup, hypertension, headache, prostatic hyperplasia, small intestine intussusception.
Clinical compatibility
Zhiyin acupoint combined with Taichong acupoint and Baihui acupoint is used to treat headaches.
Excessive dampness and heat can easily cause yellow, foul smelling urine, frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. Press to remove heat and point to the Yin acupoint, which can be done from 15:00 to 17:00. This is when the bladder meridian is most active. Use your thumb to press this area and hold it for 1-2 minutes, then switch to the other foot twice a day. It has the effects of clearing heat, dispersing wind, and promoting the circulation of lower energizer, and has a good excretion effect on symptoms such as yellow urine, astringency, and pain.