Simple acupoint massage method to relieve dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea refers to pain in the lower abdomen or waist during and before and after menstruation. In severe cases, it may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, cold sweats, cold hands and feet, and even shock. Simple Chinese medicine acupoint massage can help relieve menstrual discomfort.

1. Taichong

Location: Located at the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot.

Method: Use the tip of your left thumb to rub the right Taichong point until you feel a sore and swollen feeling. After one minute, use the tip of your right thumb to rub the left Taichong point for one minute.

Efficacy: "When Taichong pulse is strong, menstruation will come on time." Taichong is the most important acupoint on the liver meridian. It is also very effective for female menstrual disorders. Massage of this acupoint can relieve dysmenorrhea caused by liver depression and qi stagnation, thereby achieving the effect of softening the liver and relieving pain.

2. Sea of ​​Blood

Location: Bend the knee, on the inner side of the thigh, 2 inches above the inner end of the patella, at the bulge of the medial head of the quadriceps femoris.

Method: Use your fingertips to gently massage the Xuehai acupoint with moderate force until you feel a sore and swollen sensation, and massage alternately back and forth between left and right.

Efficacy: Xuehai is also an important acupuncture point for managing female menstruation. Proper massage or moxibustion can relieve discomfort such as cold pain and heaviness in the lower abdomen.

3. Zusanli

Location: On the anterior and lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the calf nose and one horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Method: Use the tip of your thumb to press and rub Zusanli acupoint with a little force until you feel soreness and swelling. For uterine cold and dysmenorrhea, you can use moxa sticks for hanging moxibustion.

Efficacy: Nourishes Qi and blood, warms the uterus, regulates menstruation and relieves pain. It is especially suitable for weak women with insufficient Qi and blood.

4. Sanyinjiao

Location: This point is located on the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, and behind the inner edge of the tibia.

Method: Use the tip of your thumb to press and rub the acupoints with a little force until you feel soreness and swelling.

Efficacy: Sanyinjiao is also known as "gynecological Sanyinjiao". It has good effects on irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, excessive or insufficient menstruation, premenstrual syndrome and menopausal syndrome.