It is the beginning of spring, spring returns to the earth, and everything recovers. The human body after the winter "closed", tonifying the kidney qi, nourishing the kidney essence, are in preparation for the rise of yang energy after the beginning of spring, traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver belongs to the wood, corresponding to the spring", the way of health should conform to the vitality of nature, go to bed early and get up early, relax the body, and regulate the mood.
The doctors of the Department of Preventive Treatment of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine sent the "three teas and three acupoints" necessary for the health preservation of the beginning of spring to listen to friends, and grasp the first period of liver nourishment and liver protection.
Tea is recommended. Dandelion tea.
Ingredients: 10 grams of dandelion.
Method: decoction instead of tea.
Comments: Clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and drenching.
Suitable for: People who have hot liver and stomach, sore throat, swollen and sore gums, burning head and face, dry mouth and bad breath and other "hot" symptoms.
Chrysanthemum tea. Material:
Chrysanthemum 10g.
Method: Decoction instead of tea or boiling water.
Comments: Clearing wind, clearing heat, brightening eyes, detoxifying.
Suitable for people: Chu chrysanthemum, also known as white chrysanthemum, has the best effect of evacuating wind and heat. If there are symptoms of external wind and heat such as dry throat, itchy and painful throat, nasal congestion, dizziness, and nasal heat, Chu Ju can be used.
The bitter cold taste of Gongju is relatively mild, especially good at clearing the liver and eyes, it is a good way to protect the eyes of the computer family and the student party, and it is brewed with some wolfberry, the taste is better and the effect is better.
Hangju has the strongest effect of clearing heat and relieving the throat, and when the throat is swollen and sore, you can choose Hangju to soak in water.
Rose tea. Material:
Roses 3-6g.
Method: Decoction instead of tea or boiling water.
Comments: Drain qi and liver to relieve depression, promote blood circulation and dissipate stasis and relieve pain.
Suitable for people: people with abdominal and flank swelling, poor appetite, poor mood, sighing with joy, depression and discomfort, premenstrual breast tenderness and other people with liver qi stagnation.
Massage acupressure points are recommended.
Taichong acupoint: located on the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals, in the depression in front of the metatarsal junction, or where the artery fluctuates.
This acupuncture point is the original acupoint of the liver meridian, which has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi and regulating the qi. In spring, I often massage the Taichong acupoint, which can evacuate stagnation and nourish the liver. It is recommended to press 50-100 times a day with the thumb and fingertips, with moderate strength and a slight feeling of soreness.
Inter-row point: located on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, and behind the webbed edge of the toes.
The five elements of the acupoints belong to the fire, and the liver fire is vigorous in spring, and massaging this acupoint can expel the liver fire. It is often used in conjunction with Taichong acupoint in soothing the liver and regulating qi, and the effect is better. Use the thumb and fingertips to press the interline acupoints for 1-3 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day, with moderate strength, to the degree of soreness.
Datun Point: Located next to the toenail gap on the inside of the big toe.
Dadun acupoint is the well point of the liver meridian, which has the effect of nourishing the liver and brightening the eyes and keeping the mind clear. You can use your thumb or index finger to gently rub the Da Dun acupoint for 2 to 3 minutes each time, 3-5 times a day.
In addition to the above acupuncture points, it can also be massaged with acupoints such as Ganyu acupoint and Sanyinjiao to enhance the effect of nourishing the liver. At the same time, pay attention to moderate pressure when kneading to avoid discomfort caused by excessive force.
Text |Reporter Chen Hui Correspondent Wang Xiaoyu Li Longhao.