The effect of massaging Laogong acupoint

The Laogong point is in the palm of the hand. When the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones are closer to the 3rd metacarpal bone, it is at the tip of the middle finger when making a fist and flexing the fingers. So what is the effect of massaging this acupoint? Why not follow the editor to find out today.

The effect of massaging Laogong acupoint

Position: There are two relatively large palm prints on the palm that intersect to form a "human" shape, extending along the middle line of the middle finger toward the palm, passing through the area below the intersection of the "human" character. This overlapping place is the Laogong point.

Anatomy: Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, there are the palmar aponeurosis, superficial and deep flexor tendons of the fingers, the first palmar interosseous muscle and the second dorsal interosseous muscle in the deep part; the palmar venous network, the common palmar digital artery, the palmar proper artery; the palmar branch of the median nerve, the digital palmar proper nerve, the deep palmar branch of the ulnar nerve, the superficial palmar arch and its branches.

Indications: heartache, palpitations, mania, epilepsy, aphtha, bad breath. Stroke, irritability, fever without sweating, blood in the stools, full chest and hypochondrium, and jaundice.

Acupuncture operation: Directly insert 0.3-0.5 inches, moxibustion is prohibited. Acupuncture is more painful, so the elderly and infirm and pregnant women should use it with caution.

Clinical application: It is commonly used in modern times to treat coma, heatstroke, hysteria, stomatitis, etc. It can be used with Shuigou, Shixuan, Quze and Weizhong to treat heat stroke coma; it can be used with Jinjin, Yuye and Neiting to treat aphtha and bad breath.

Self-massage therapy for diabetic patients

This point is located between the second and third metacarpal bones, under the tip of the middle finger when making a fist. The massage techniques use methods such as pressing and rubbing, with the left and right hands crossing each other, and each point is operated for 10 minutes, 2-3 times a day, regardless of time and location. You can also use blunt objects such as small wooden sticks and pen covers for massage.

Apply pressure on Laogong point to treat sudden rise in blood pressure

Make a fist, and the tip of your middle finger points to the Laogong point. Hypertensive patients may have their blood pressure rise sharply due to anger, rage or excitement. At this time, they can press the Laogong point, starting from the Laogong point of the other hand with the thumb, pressing to each fingertip one by one, and pressing with the left and right hands alternately. Stay calm and breathe evenly when performing compressions. Sudden rise in blood pressure after compressions can be relieved.