There is a strong acupoint on the sole of our feet called the Yongquan point. If it is in a smooth condition, it can supply Qi to the whole body, has the effect of tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang, strengthening the body, and warming the uterus during pregnancy, and can also nourish blood pressure.

What are the benefits of massaging the Yongquan point?

1. Can strengthen the physique and nourish the spleen meridian

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the Yongquan point belongs to the first channel of the spleen meridian, which can transport the primordial essence to every part of the body, has the effect of strengthening the physique and consolidating the essence, and has the effect of correcting deviations. Moderate massage of the Yongquan point can prolong life, and also make the kidney Qi more abundant.

2. Has the effect of eliminating fire

The Yongquan point is the starting and ending point of the spleen meridian, which directly connects the mouth, bladder, kidney function, and throat, and has the effect of guiding fire downward. Therefore, it can nourish pharyngitis and cystitis, etc. You can put your feet in boiling water at 40 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, and then apply moxibustion to the relevant parts.

3. Has the effect of nourishing blood pressure

Middle-aged and elderly people are prone to hypertension. If it is not properly maintained, it can lead to coronary heart disease and stroke. Moxibustion and tapping on the Yongquan point have health care effects and can prevent the occurrence of diseases. If you persist in tapping, it can promote blood circulation and connective tissue, prevent the occurrence of hypertension, and also has the effect of lowering triglycerides and cholesterol. Tapping on the Yongquan point can adjust both sides, expand the extensibility of blood vessels and left ventricular function, accelerate the speed of blood circulation, reduce blood sugar, and improve blood pressure. Moxibustion on the Yongquan point can not only nourish headache but also alleviate symptoms such as weakness in hands and legs, heel pain, and dizziness.

4. Can improve cold uterus

The kidney is the source of vitality for life, playing a very effective role in the five internal organs and six bowels. There is an immediate connection between many female gynecological diseases and kidney deficiency. Women should use hot water to soak their feet every night before going to bed, and then use the method of tapping or mugwort moxibustion to stimulate the Yongquan point, which has the effect of tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang, and protecting the kidney. It can also remove the coldness in the uterus and ovaries. If infertility caused by insufficient kidney essence leads to cold uterus, mugwort moxibustion can be applied to the three Yin intersection point, Yongquan point, kidney Shu point, and Guanyuan point.

5. Can nourish insomnia

When kidney essence is insufficient, it will cause the heart fire in the human body to be strong, leading to palpitations and insomnia in patients. Why not apply mugwort moxibustion or tapping on the Shenmen and Yongquan points to improve insomnia caused by kidney deficiency?

Warm reminder

Massaging or tapping on the Yongquan point with mugwort moxibustion can bring so many benefits to the human body. Why not take 15 minutes in winter to massage or tap on the Yongquan point?