Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian: Detoxification and Stomach Shrinking Effects of Jiexi and Neiting Acupoints

Jiexi acupoint

Cleanser that removes waste from the body

Immediately effective site: Abdomen

Best effects: Jiexi acupoint can improve gastrointestinal digestion and has the effect of clearing accumulated stool and eliminating waste from the body.

Massaging the Jiexi acupoint can relieve symptoms such as toothache, irritability, brow bone pain, bloodshot eyes, or a grayish-black complexion accompanied by swelling.

According to the *Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion*, "When a white membrane covers the eye, and the pupil cannot see, Jiexi (ST41) is the main treatment." The *Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces* states, "For abdominal distension and heaviness in the lower abdomen; for abdominal distension due to qi rising upwards; for heaviness in the knees and leg cramps; for dampness-related numbness." The *Illustrated Supplement to the Classic of Categories* says, "It clears stomach heat."

As can be seen from the above literature, Jiexi acupoint has therapeutic effects on diseases of the eyes, abdomen, ankles and knees.

Jiexi acupoint is located at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the two tendons.

Jiexi

Jiexi acupoint

Sit upright with one knee bent and the foot flat. Place the palm of the same side on the knee, with the thumb on top and the pads of the four fingers running down the shinbone to the ankle. The point is in the depression between the two tendons where the shoelaces are tied.

DIY Massage

Force applied: ★★★★★

Massage finger technique: Middle finger folding method

Massage time: 1-3 minutes

Massage frequency: once in the morning and once in the evening, on both sides.

To enhance the effect of the Jiexi acupoint, you can press the acupoint for 3-5 minutes using a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen tip or a toothpick. This helps to expel waste and accelerate metabolism. However, when using a toothpick, apply light pressure to avoid injuring the skin.

Neiting point

Press the stomach-shrinking acupoint to stop hunger

Immediately effective site: Abdomen

Best effect: Regularly stimulating the Neiting acupoint can reduce excessive appetite caused by excessive stomach fire and achieve the effect of shrinking the stomach.

When you feel cold in your limbs, have poor blood circulation, or are easily irritable, you can massage the Neiting acupoint to relieve the discomfort.

The acupuncture rhyme "Ma Danyang's Twelve Heavenly Star Points for Treating Miscellaneous Diseases" states: "Neiting (ST44) is located on the outer side of the second toe, belonging to the Foot Yangming meridian. It can treat cold extremities, aversion to noise, urticaria, sore throat, frequent yawning, toothache, and malaria with loss of appetite. When needled, the patient will feel refreshed."

This demonstrates that the Neiting acupoint has a therapeutic effect on cold limbs and sore throat.

The Neiting acupoint is located between the second and middle toes, in the depression at the end of the toe crease.

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DIY Massage

Force applied: ★★★☆☆

Massage technique: Thumb pressure

Massage time: 1-3 minutes

Massage frequency: once in the morning and once in the evening, on both sides.

To enhance the effects of the Neiting acupoint, you can use a small, blunt-tipped object (such as a ballpoint pen) to deeply stimulate the acupoint and press it clockwise, gradually increasing the pressure, repeating several times.

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Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian

One finger to fix! Beauty benefits of the Spleen Meridian

The Spleen Meridian is responsible for transporting and transforming fluids, and can help eliminate edema, beautify the skin, delay aging, and strengthen the function of reproductive organs. In particular, Traditional Chinese Medicine highly recommends the Sanyinjiao acupoint, which not only promotes blood circulation but also improves lower body edema, and has the effects of beautifying the skin, regulating menstruation, and hormone secretion.

Tapping and pushing the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian

Reduce puffiness, beautify skin and fight aging

Tapping and massaging the spleen meridian can beautify the skin, delay aging, regulate menstruation, and improve hormone secretion-it's the secret to women's beautiful skin!

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You can press along the spleen meridian with your thumb until you feel a noticeable soreness or distension, or you can use a hot water bottle or hot towel to apply heat to accelerate the flow of the spleen meridian.

Massage technique: Tapping

Massage direction: from top to bottom on the outer thigh, and from bottom to top on the inner calf.

Massage time: 5 minutes

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Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian

Beauty and slimming effects:

The Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian is a Yin meridian and is most closely connected with the internal organs, especially the spleen, stomach, and heart. At the same time, the Spleen Meridian is also the first choice for treating gynecological diseases.

This meridian begins at the tip of the big toe, then branches off from the stomach, passes through the diaphragm, flows into the heart, and connects with the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian. It mainly runs along the chest, abdomen, and inner side of the lower limbs.

Tapping and massaging the spleen meridian daily can improve a sallow complexion and rough skin, and may even help suppress acne and pimples on the face.

In addition, massaging the spleen meridian can strengthen capillaries, prevent rupture, and has the effects of regulating the spleen, promoting digestion, and accelerating metabolism.

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is the time when the body's blood and qi circulate to the spleen meridian, which is also the period when blood and qi are at their peak.

Therefore, it is not advisable to eat hot, spicy and irritating foods. Whether you are replenishing qi and blood or yang and yin, you must take care of your spleen and stomach to avoid harming your health.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen is responsible for transforming and transporting food and water. If one does not eat properly or is overworked, it will damage the spleen's energy. Therefore, eating until you are 70% full will not put a burden on the body.

Taibai acupoint

Create slender thigh lines

Immediate effect area: Thigh

Best effects: It can beautify thigh lines, eliminate waste from the body, and improve constipation.

Taibai acupoint originates from the "Ling Shu · Ben Shu" and belongs to the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian. In the human body, it is an Earth acupoint of the Earth Meridian and also the Yuan-Source point of the Spleen Meridian.

In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the spleen governs the muscles. If people suddenly engage in strenuous activities or lift heavy objects, it will cause excessive depletion of the spleen's qi, resulting in qi deficiency in the muscles. At this time, tapping or massaging the Taibai acupoint can unblock the meridians and relieve muscle soreness.

The Taibai acupoint is located on the medial side of the foot, in the depression at the junction of the red and white flesh below and behind the base of the big toe (first metatarsal joint).

Taibai

Taibai acupoint

Sit upright and place one foot on the other thigh. Use your other thumb to press on the inner edge of your foot, near the depression of your big toe.

DIY Massage

Force applied: ★★★☆☆

Massage technique: Thumb pressure

Massage time: 1-3 minutes

Massage frequency: once in the morning and once in the evening, on both sides.

Pressing the Taibai acupoint on one foot with the heel against the other for 3 minutes has a massaging effect. If done before meals, it can help refine thigh lines, reduce the accumulation of waste in the lower body, and prevent the formation of "elephant legs".