As an important organ of the human body, the liver undertakes a variety of functions such as detoxification and regulation of emotions, and massaging specific acupuncture points helps to nourish the liver and protect the liver, making the liver healthier.
The full name of the liver meridian is the foot syncope yin liver meridian, which should be in the liver, and is an important meridian for regulating liver qi and liver disease. By massaging the liver meridian reasonably, the purpose of soothing the liver and regulating qi and regulating emotions can be achieved, so that the liver can be well maintained.
Location of the liver meridian: The liver meridian is concentrated on the flanks, chest, abdomen, and medial thighs.
Kneading method: A section of the chest and abdomen can be stimulated by kneading, the five fingers of the other hand are brought together, and the middle finger is focused on the meridians, and the clockwise direction is kneaded down along the meridians from the acupoints of the period. You can also hold the ipsilateral hand into an empty fist and rub it along the meridians with the metacarpophalangeal joints. 3-5 min on each side.
Tapping: When knocking on the lower limbs, you can sit flat and beat from the base of the thighs to the feet. 3-5 min on each side.
Efficacy: Frequent kneading and tapping of the liver meridian can relieve the liver and regulate qi, invigorate blood and dispel blood stasis, remove liver fire, and improve facial complexion. Patients with chronic liver disease often do it with good conditioning effects.
The Liver Yu acupoint is the back Yu acupoint of the liver, which is the part of the body where the vitality of the liver converges on the back of the body.
Location of the liver Yu acupoint: located on the back, under the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra, with a side opening 15 inches.
Kneading method: Press and knead the acupuncture points vertically with the fingertips of your thumb for 3 minutes each time, 2 times a day.
Efficacy: Regular kneading can relieve the liver and regulate qi, reduce fire and fever, benefit the liver and eyes, relieve pain, and prevent and treat various liver diseases.