Properly pressing the middle epigastric point every day has the effect of eliminating food stagnation (promoting food digestion), and has a certain effect on relieving spleen and stomach disorders such as stomach pain, stomach bloating, and nausea (lack of appetite and reduced food intake).
The mid-epigastric point belongs to the Ren Vessel and is located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel. This point is located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel. The midpoint of the line between the lower sternum and the navel is this point. This acupoint has the effect of eliminating food and inducing stagnation, calming the nerves (using medicines of heavy sedative nature to stabilize the mind), and subduing rebelliousness and inducing diuresis.
This point is commonly used to regulate gastric pain, bloating, vomiting, hiccups, acidity in the mouth, loss of appetite, bowel sounds, diarrhea, constipation, and other diseases of the spleen and stomach.
The acupressure point of the middle epigastric region can be massaged by kneading the end of the fingers or kneading the root of the palm, and the strength and length of the massage will depend on your own situation and be as comfortable as you want it to be.
Pressing the middle epigastric point should be performed by or under the guidance of a healthcare professional, and individuals should not operate blindly on their own.