Thumb: Also known as severed finger, big finger, giant finger and thumb, the thickest one, so it is called thumb.
Index finger: Also known as index finger, human finger, salt finger and head finger, when there are no chopsticks, you always use this finger to dig something to eat or taste food first, so it is called index finger.
Middle finger: also known as long finger and general finger, it is called middle finger because it is located in the center of the palm.
Ring finger: medically known as medicine finger and ring finger, it is a finger used to wear a ring. After marriage, people will change from unknown to famous, so they are called ring fingers.
Fingers and health
The thumb is located along the lung meridian, and the first segment of the thumb (that is, the end) is enlarged and the root is reduced, which may be caused by the pathological changes of the lung meridian. The lung governs qi, regulates breathing, opens the throat and opens the nose. The abnormal change of thumb is lung qi deficiency, and such people are prone to respiratory diseases such as colds and coughs.
The index finger is the circulating part of the large intestine meridian. The large intestine is connected with the small intestine and the anus, which has the functions of absorbing water and excreting feces. The large intestine meridian of hand Yangming originates from Shangyang point, which is the well point of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming (all points are located at the end of fingers or toes).
The middle finger is the part along Jueyin Meridian, reflecting the pathological changes of pericardium Meridian and liver Meridian. The pericardium is the outer shell of the heart, which controls blood vessels and spirit. If the middle finger is pale, thin, bent and the knuckles are leaking, it indicates poor cardiovascular function or anemia. If the horizontal stripes on the metacarpophalangeal joints of the middle finger increase, blue veins appear, which is related to irregular life, suggesting that mental and emotional abnormalities may occur, or suggesting cerebral arteriosclerosis (stroke, etc.). ) may happen.
The ring finger is the circulating part of Shaoyang Meridian, reflecting the pathological changes of Sanjiao Meridian and Gallbladder Meridian. The triple energizer controls the metabolism of qi and water in the whole body, and the gallbladder meridian helps digestion and decision-making. If the ring finger is bent and the horizontal stripes increase, it indicates endocrine disorder, which is manifested as inexplicable discomfort, fatigue and listlessness.
The little finger is located along the Sun Meridian and Shaoyin Meridian, which can reflect the pathological changes of heart, small intestine, kidney and bladder. The kidneys control growth and reproduction, and the bones store sperm. The little finger is long, thick and straight, suggesting that the congenital kidney essence is sufficient and the reproductive function is vigorous; The little finger is short, thin and bent, suggesting that there are problems such as deficiency of kidney-qi, backache, decreased energy and fatigue, and in severe cases, dizziness and decreased reproductive function.
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