★ What acupoints are there in cupping? Cupping point
Cupping, also known as cupping and air inhalation therapy, was called angular therapy in ancient times. This is a kind of therapy with cups and jars as tools, which generates negative pressure by heating the air discharged from them, so that it can be sucked on the skin and cause blood stagnation. Ancient doctors used it to suck blood and expel pus when treating sores and abscesses, and later it was extended to medical diseases such as tuberculosis and rheumatism. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, cupping therapy has made new development, further expanding the scope of treatment and becoming an important therapy in acupuncture treatment. Cupping, like acupuncture, is also a kind of physical therapy, and cupping is one of the best physical therapies. What acupoints are there in cupping? What is the schematic diagram of cupping and acupoint selection? First, Zusanli point (Zusanli point map) Zusanli is one of the acupuncture points for human health care. The ancients called it "longevity point". Zusanli meridian theory has been confirmed by a large number of modern studies. Zusanli can regulate the function of cerebral cortex and promote cardiovascular function, gastrointestinal peristalsis function, internal differentiation function and immune system. According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the stomach meridian of Zuyangming, where Zusanli is located, is a vein full of qi and blood, running through the whole body from head to toe, mainly distributed in the front of head, chest, abdomen and the outside of lower limbs. Therefore, Zusanli can not only regulate the function of the digestive system, but also treat the pathological changes of the stomach meridian and various systemic diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases and diabetes. Cupping at Zusanli point can play a role in health care. Second, Yongquan point (Yongquan point map) Yongquan point is the first point of the foot shaoyin meridian, located in the palm of the foot at the lowest point of the human body. Damp evil in the body is easy to accumulate here, and it is not easy to be discharged. Over time, it blocks the menstrual qi, or spreads to other parts of the body with the menstrual qi, causing many diseases. Cupping at Yongquan point can expel damp, toxic and turbid qi in the body, and dredge the qi of meridians with yin deficiency of kidney meridian. The kidney is full of qi and the human body is full of energy, so the teeth are firm and black, and the ears are bright and the eyes are bright, delaying aging. Third, Sanyinjiao point (acupoint map) Sanyinjiao point is the intersection of liver, kidney and spleen. Liver stores blood, spleen controls blood, kidney stores essence, and essence and blood are homologous. Kidney is the foundation of nature, and spleen is the foundation of the day after tomorrow. The essence of nature depends on the nourishment of the day after tomorrow, and the essence of the day after tomorrow depends on the promotion of nature. Cupping at Sanyinjiao point can regulate the points of liver, spleen and kidney, so that the innate essence is strong and the acquired essence is sufficient, thus achieving health and longevity. Fourth, Shenque Point (Shenque Point Acupoint Map) Shenque Point is the navel of the human body and one of the important acupoints for human health care. Fetuses get nutrition from their mothers through umbilical cord, so they are called "the root of life". It is the gateway for human air to come in and out, belonging to Ren meridian, meridian and qi sea, and the foundation of internal organs. Cupping at Shenque point can strengthen spleen and kidney, regulate stomach and qi, promote qi and diuresis, disperse stagnation and promote blood circulation, and regulate menstruation. 5. Back Shu points (map of back Shu points) The back Shu points of the five internal organs of the human body are all distributed on the first side of the bladder meridian of the foot sun. Cupping on this line can dredge the meridians of the five internal organs, regulate the physiological functions of the five internal organs and promote the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body. It is a common acupuncture point for health cupping therapy. Medical discovery shows that cupping at back Shu points can stimulate the central nervous system reflexively and regulate the functional activities of the nervous system through the treatment of spinal nerve roots, thus enhancing the body's disease resistance. Six, Baihui point (acupoint map) Baihui point alias Sanyang Wu Hui, the head is the meeting of all Yang, pulling this point or regular massage has obvious effect on the prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. It has obvious promoting effect and special effect on organ prolapse. This kind of acupoint cupping often needs a haircut, otherwise the sealing effect is not good, which will affect the curative effect. Baihui point is located at the intersection of the midline of the head and the connecting line between the two ear tips. Its functions are calming the liver, calming the wind, clearing away heat and inducing resuscitation; Nourishing yang and benefiting qi, refreshing the brain and calming the nerves. Seven, Dazhui (Dazhui point bitmap) Dazhui belongs to the Du meridian, in the middle of the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebra, it is obvious when lowering the head, and it is the intersection of the three Yang meridians of the hands and feet and the Du meridian. Dazhui is located in the back pole of the human body, so it is the Yang point in the Yang, which has the function of guiding Yang and connecting Yin. Often pulling this point has the functions of regulating yin and yang, dredging meridians, promoting qi and blood circulation, clearing away heat and toxic materials, preventing colds and enhancing immunity. Eight, Neiguan point (acupoint map) Neiguan point is an important point of the pericardium meridian of the hand Jueyin, located on the transverse striation of the palmar wrist, between the palmar long tendon and the radial wrist flexor tendon. It has the effects of calming the heart, calming the nerves, regulating qi and regulating stomach, dredging collaterals and activating collaterals. Pulling this point often makes the pericardium meridian qi and blood unblocked, which plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Because the pericardium meridian of hand jueyin passes through the upper, middle and lower triple energizer, it also has good curative effect on lung and gastrointestinal diseases. Nine, Hegu point (acupoint map) Hegu point is commonly known as the "tiger mouth" part. It belongs to the hand Yangming large intestine meridian, starting from the hand, along the outside of the arm and reaching the head and face. Hegu has the functions of clearing Yangming, expelling wind and detoxicating, dredging channels and collaterals, relieving pain and inducing resuscitation. Regular cupping can make teeth healthy, and can also treat toothache and facial diseases. It can also keep the stool unobstructed, which is beneficial to the discharge of poisons and wastes, and has the effects of skin care and anti-aging.