The exact location of children’s Yongquan acupoint is located in the sole of the foot, the web edge of the 2nd and 3rd toes and the heel of the line of the intersection of the first 1/3 and the second 2/3 of the depression (i.e., flexion of the foot curled toes, the most recessed part of the palm of the foot).
Yongquan acupoint is one of the commonly used acupoints of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, which has the effects of clearing heat, nourishing the kidney, opening the orifices and awakening the spirit, etc. It is mainly used for treating acute illnesses such as child’s convulsion (a pediatric disease that manifests itself mainly in dizziness, convulsions and convulsions), heatstroke and fainting, as well as disorders of the five senses, such as headache, dizziness and dizziness. In addition, it can also treat psychosomatic disorders such as epilepsy, as well as heat in the heart of the foot and dysuria (unruly urination).
When taking the acupoint, take the supine position, fully expose the sole of the foot, make the child do the action of flexing the toes, and find the most concave depression in the palm of the foot. If the child can not independently do the action of flexing the toes, you can find the sole of the foot palm center line at the intersection of the first 1/3 and 2/3 of the depression, that is, the Yongquan point.
It should be noted that, in the children’s Yongquan acupoint acupuncture operation, need to be carried out by a professional acupuncturist, do not operate on their own children, so as not to cause their physical discomfort.