According to the Meridian Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are hundreds of acupuncture points and 20 meridians (channels) connecting most of them in our body. Among these 20 meridians, there are the most important 12 Standard Meridians with each meridian corresponding to each organ.
While the 12 Standard Meridians go along the hands and the legs, six are related to hands connecting 23 relevant acupuncture points. Moreover, there are additional 72 acupuncture points not connected by the 12 Standard Meridians. “That is to say, our hands have 99 acupuncture points in total; to rub or press these points almost can improve any health condition,” TCM Practitioner said.
Followings are some acupuncture points that you can easily manage to promote health anytime, anywhere.
Laogong Point
It locates between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP), in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone. It is the spot where the tip of your middle finger lands when you make a fist. To massage this Laogong Point can treat epilepsy, vomiting, bad breath, hiccup, etc.
Yuji Point
You can find Yuji Point at the radial side of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin, in the depression close to the first metacarpophalangeal joint. To massage this point can treat sore throat, loss of voice, cough, hemoptysis; and relieve headache and fever.
Shaofu Point
It is located between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones when your palm faces upward. And when you make a fist, the point is where your tip of the little finger rests. It can treat palpitations, chest pain, enuresis, and dysuria when Shaofu Point is being massaged.
“You shall use either your thumb or index finger when massaging the acupuncture points on your palm gently and slowly in circle motion,” TCM Practitioner said. “However, if soreness, pain, or swelling occurs after the first massage, it indicates that you applied excessive force and should cut it down the next time.”
Since there are many acupuncture points on our hands as mentioned above, aside from massaging one or some points for specific health conditions with your finger, you actually can use a comb to “comb” your palm to overall enhance your health. All you need to do is to prepare a round-teeth comb, and apply some body cream or lubricant on your palm. First comb your palm from top to bottom, next from left to right, then clockwise. Subsequently, do it from bottom to top, right to left, and finally anti-clockwise.
“Try to make this exercise as a daily habit. After a period of time, you shall notice the results of having both your energy and health improved,” TCM Practitioner added.
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