The Yongquan acupoint is a relatively important acupoint for the body, located on the sole of the foot. Specifically, it is the depression on the sole that appears when you bend your toes with force. The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon says that the spleen meridian originates from this Yongquan acupoint on the sole and spreads to every corner of the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, the Yongquan acupoint can prevent diseases and treat illnesses, and is also very reasonable in the aspect of health preservation. So, what are the actual effects and methods of the Yongquan acupoint? And when is it better?

1. Gently tapping the Yongquan acupoint can transmit the effect through the meridian, adjust your autonomic nervous system, help soften blood vessels, promote blood circulation in the skin, accelerate the excretion of endotoxins, and reduce blood viscosity.

2. Activate the internal Qi of the spleen meridian, strengthen the fundamental essence, prolong life, discharge heat and fire, and make the kidney Qi abundant, intelligent, normal growth and development, vigorous energy, strong sexual function in men, strong and firm waist and knees, and strong walking power.

3. Alleviate the symptoms of neurasthenia, decreased vitality, occupational burnout, female gynecological disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia, hypertension, dizziness, restlessness, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, female menopausal disorders, cold intolerance, chronic kidney disease, and other conditions.

4. Alleviate the symptoms of headache, dizziness, dizziness, sore throat, dry tongue, aphonia, poor urination, difficulty defecation, infantile convulsions, hot soles, epilepsy, cramps, fainting, and other conditions.

5. Treat elderly asthma, weakness in the waist and legs, deafness, tinnitus, and other conditions.

1. Rub the Yongquan acupoint: Sit up straight on a chair, first place the right leg on the left foot, hold the toes with the right hand, and then rub the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the right leg with the left palm until the sole feels warm. Then place the left leg on the left leg, rub the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the right leg with the left palm, also rub until the sole feels warm.

2. Soak the Yongquan acupoint: Every night before going to bed, soak both feet in hot water, to a temperature that the body can tolerate, with a small amount of edible salt, soak for 15 to 30 minutes.

3. Knead the Yongquan acupoint: Lie on the bed in a sitting position, with the feet naturally apart, or sit in a cross-legged position, and then use both hands to tap the Yongquan acupoint naturally and rhythmically, preferably until the sole of the foot feels warm.

There is a saying that goes, ‘If the elderly want to be safe and sound, the acupoint Yongquan must always be warm.’ In traditional Chinese medicine, this is expressed as if one persists in massaging the Yongquan acupoint every day, it will improve the physical quality of the elderly, making their vitality more abundant. The kidney is an important organ with many functions in the body, considered the root of life, with an innate root, therefore, massaging the Yongquan acupoint before going to bed can strengthen the fundamental essence, making oneself healthier.