Yongquan point is located in the depression on the anterior aspect of the foot, at the front of the second and third toes, at the beginning of the interdigital crease, and one-third of the line connecting the heel. If you bend your toes with force, the depression on the anterior aspect of the sole is Yongquan point.

Basic concept of Yongquan point

Yongquan point, a human acupoint, belongs to the Kidney Meridian of the foot, Yinxi.

Also known as Dichong point.

The ‘Yongquan point’: ‘Yong’ refers to the external emergence. ‘Quan’ refers to spring water. The name of this acupoint metaphorically indicates that the body’s spleen meridian’s water exits from the skin other than this point. This acupoint is the first point of the spleen meridian’s channel, connecting the spleen meridian’s body surface channel, and the super-high water dampness in the spleen meridian’s body channel exits from the skin other than this point, hence the name ‘Yongquan’.

The ‘Dichong point’: ‘Di’ refers to the earth. ‘Chong’ refers to contradiction. The name Dichong metaphorically indicates that the body’s spleen meridian’s water exits from the skin other than this point. The interpretation is the same as that of Yongquan.

The ‘Jing of the spleen meridian’: ‘Jing’ refers to the pores in the earth. The operation of the Qi in this acupoint is the body’s water from the earth’s pores exiting the skin, so it is the Jing of the spleen meridian.

This acupoint belongs to Wood: ‘Wood’ refers to the five-element attribute mainly manifested by the operation and transformation of the Qi in this acupoint. The substance of this acupoint is the high-temperature dampness on the body’s surface, which, after exiting the skin, becomes a liquid Qi in the heavens due to its dampness. This Qi cannot rise to a higher level in the heavens due to its weight, but only rises to a lower level in the heavens, mainly showing the characteristics of Wood, and is therefore said to belong to Wood.

The function and efficacy of Yongquan point

Gently pressing on the Yongquan point can transmit the meridian’s efficacy, adjust your green plant central nervous system, help soften blood vessels, promote the skin blood circulation system, accelerate the excretion of endotoxins, and reduce blood viscosity.

Activate the internal Qi of the spleen meridian, strengthen the foundation and enhance longevity, expel heat and fire, and make the kidney Qi abundant, intelligent and wise, normal growth and development, energetic, strong sexual function in men, strong and firm lower back and knees, and strong walking power.

Relieve conditions such as neurasthenia, decreased vitality, job burnout, female gynecological issues, insomnia, excessive sleepiness, hypertension, dizziness, restlessness, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, female menopausal disorders, cold intolerance, and chronic kidney disease.

Relieve headache, dizziness, dizziness with blurred vision, swelling and pain in the throat, dry tongue, aphonia, poor urination, difficult defecation, infantile convulsions, hot soles, epilepsy, cramps due to cholera, fainting, and other conditions.

Treat elderly asthma, weak and soft lower back and legs, deafness, tinnitus, and other conditions.

The synergistic effect of Yongquan point

Yongquan point combined with Rangu point: Treat laryngitis;

Yongquan point combined with Yinlingquan point: Treat heat syndrome with urgent pain around the navel, fullness in the chest;

Yongquan point combined with Shuigou point and Zhaohai point: Treat epilepsy;

Yongquan point combined with Taichong point and Baihui point: Treat headache.