Dysmenorrhea can be massaged on the hands of the Hegu point to relieve pain, and at the same time with such points as the Sanyinjiao, Taichong, etc., to enhance the effect of pain relief.
1. Hegu acupoint: between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone. It is mainly used for treating various kinds of pain, as well as diseases related to the face and mouth.
2. Sanyinjiao: on the inner side of the lower leg, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the medial edge of the tibia. It is mainly used for the treatment of various diseases caused by yin deficiency, as well as disorders in the lower abdomen and intestinal and abdominal areas.
3. Taichong Point: on the dorsal side of the foot, in the posterior depression of the 1st metatarsal interspace. It is mainly used for treating menstrual disorders, as well as for treating qi reversal and pain.
Chinese medicine treatment should be based on evidence, and acupuncture points should be taken under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner in order to avoid accidents.