The author of this article:
Zhao Yan, Department of Massage, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ Director of Rehabilitation Medicine Department/Pain Department, Director of Rehabilitation Medical Department
Five viscera, namely liver, heart, spleen, lung and kidney collectively. “The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic” has long expounded the concept of “five viscera and six fu-organs are the foundation of the body, and only healthy viscera can have a healthy body”.
The function of the five zang-fu organs is closely related to the health of the body. Only by taking good care of the zang-organs and fu-organs can “the righteous qi be stored in the body, and the evil cannot be dried out” (meaning that when the human body’s resistance is strong, disease can Evil will not easily invade the human body, and will be healthy and disease-free).
According to the different meridians and acupoints of the five zang-organs, the health-preserving actions of each zang-organ are also different.
Heart—
I like you to tap the inner side of the arm most.
The heart is connected to the two meridians of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian and the Hand Jueyin Pericardial Meridian, and both are located in the upper limbs inside. Pat the inside of the arm and stimulate the meridians, which is equivalent to a benign stimulation to the heart, which helps to increase the blood supply function of the heart.
Heart Sutra
Start from the chest and tap to the fingers That’s it. Once a day, no more than 5 minutes each time is appropriate, and the intensity is appropriate to feel comfortable when tapping.
The heart is afraid of the cold. In addition to slapping the inside of the arm, you can also rub the palm of your hand and massage it gently on the position of the heart, which can dispel the cold. Can be done 2-3 times, covering about 1 minute each time.
Liver –
I like you to stretch my waist the most
The liver is the main emotion, and the main is smooth. Working or maintaining one movement for a long time can easily lead to liver qi stagnation. Stretching can make people feel comfortable, stretch the body, relax the body and mind, and achieve the effect of regulating emotions and widening the chest and regulating qi.
Liver Meridian
Chinese medicine believes that the Liver Meridian passes through the two ribs Therefore, pushing and rubbing the two ribs can also help the qi and blood flow of the liver meridian. It can stimulate the Qimen and Zhangmen points on the two ribs, and has the functions of invigorating the spleen and regulating qi, soothing the liver and relieving depression, and reconciling the liver, gallbladder, spleen and stomach.
You can “rub” your hands down the flanks (ribs), once a day, within 5 minutes.
Spleen –
I like you to rub my stomach the most
The abdomen is in the middle of the human body, and the kidney, stomach, spleen, and liver meridians all circulate in the abdomen The liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, intestines and other organs are also located in the abdomen. The abdomen is like a transportation hub. Only when it is smooth and not congested can it ensure that the meridians of the human body extend in all directions.
Spleen Meridian
Kneading the abdomen can rub and stimulate acupoints and other acupoints , Enhance the function of the meridian, regulate the function of the viscera. The spleen is the foundation of the day after tomorrow, and traditional Chinese medicine has always advocated the health care method of “the abdomen should be rubbed frequently”.
Half an hour after a meal, place one palm or the base of the palm on the abdomen, the other on the back of the hand, and rotate and knead clockwise for about 10-15 minutes each time. Long-term adherence can increase gastrointestinal motility and enhance spleen and stomach function.
Lungs –
I like you to tap the back most.
The scapula area on the back is the projection surface of the lungs, and there are many acupoints such as Lungsong and Dazhui. Percussion on the back area can stimulate the meridian points well, massage the lungs, help expel phlegm, and make the airway more open.
Lung Meridian
You can tap backward with both hands, or use A soft assist device slaps the back. Generally, beat from bottom to top, from the bottom of the lung to the shoulder of the lung, and from the outside to the inside. The frequency is once a day, and each time is controlled within 5-20 minutes (no fatigue), and the strength is comfortable and pain-free.
In addition, you can also use a hot towel to ward off the cold. Use warm water at 35°C-38°C when taking a bath, starting from the back, from top to bottom, and then to the front chest and rib area, and apply heat for about 5 minutes, which can invigorate the yang and drive away the cold.
Kidney –
I like you to tiptoe the most
The feet are closely related to the kidney meridian of the human body. Under the little toe, go obliquely at the Yongquan point in the heart of the foot, and ascend along the heel), dredge the three yin meridians of the foot, and make the qi in the body run upward, thereby warming the kidneys and stimulating the middle qi.
Kidney Meridian
As the saying goes, people age first. Tiptoe can also enhance the vitality of the root of the foot and prevent aging. It can be done once a day in the morning and evening, and the frequency of tiptoe Control once every 2-3 seconds, 1-2 minutes each time, and feel the heat on the soles of your feet.
【Tips】
1. In addition to 5 movements, you can also massage acupuncture points p>
Directly massage the body parts corresponding to the heart, liver, spleen, lung, and kidney, which can also play a certain role in maintenance. Each part can be rubbed 1-2 times a day, and each It is enough to feel the heat within 5 minutes. Knowing the five internal organs and meridian points will help to improve the massage effect.
2. Precautions for the above health care actions
1) It is not suitable for cancer patients, patients with damaged skin and people with severe disease attacks.< /span>
2) All movements should be gentle and moderate. Excessive force, especially when asking for help from others, may cause pain instead of hurting the body. Self-massage It is better to feel comfortable and the massage part is hot.
The picture in this article is from 2021-11-13 Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine “Five Zang organs” Do you know your favorite health actions?”, the copyright belongs to the original author
Editor of this article: Wang Zhen, director of review: Yang Xiaoming