Varicose veins belong to the category of “tendon tumor” in traditional Chinese medicine, and the Yongquan acupoint is useless for varicose veins, but the Chengshan acupoint has some effect on varicose veins.
Yongquan acupoint: Yongquan acupoint is located at the bottom of the foot of the human body, curled up foot is located in the depression of the front of the foot, has the effect of opening the orifices, diarrhea, descending and so on, mainly used for fainting, heatstroke, epilepsy, headache, dizziness, etc., but also can be used for hematemesis, sore throat, urination is not favorable (urinary disorders), constipation, etc., so it is ineffective for varicose veins.
Chengshan point: Chengshan point is located in the middle of the back of the calf of the human body, it has the effect of transporting water and dampness, curing the spleen and earth, etc. It is mainly used for cramps in the calf belly, foot strain, and knee strain, low back pain and other diseases. In addition, Chengshan acupoint can also be used for constipation, prolapse, hemorrhoids and other diseases.
Patients with the phenomenon of varicose veins, should seek medical attention in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for treatment, patients should not rely on acupuncture points to treat the disease, can only alleviate the patient’s discomfort, the patient should not massage the acupuncture points themselves.