Constipation is a common clinical condition involving a variety of complex diseases, and many patients with chronic constipation are quite distressed by it, with common solutions including drinking honey water, eating more vegetables, and so on. Today we want to teach you an acupuncture point for constipation, the point is not expensive, close to the body, you can raise your hand to press, this point is called: the branch gou point, it is particularly effective for defecation, at rest, when convenient to press the branch gou point, often can reap unexpected surprises. [explanation of name] “branch gou point”. “branch”, the fork of a tree branch also. “Ditch”, also known as a ditch. The name of this point means that the Qi and blood of the Sanjiao meridian absorb heat and spread here. The material at this point is Yang-heat Qi from the Wai-Guan point, which is less watery and wet, and then expands and disperses into high-pressure Qi due to further heat absorption, which travels up and outward through the San Jiao meridian channels according to its own Yang-heat characteristics, spreading Qi like the fork of a tree, hence the name Zhigou. Effects】The Zhigou point is used to clear heat and regulate Qi, lowering rebelliousness and clearing the bowels. Location】Lift the arm, from the midpoint of the dorsal transverse wrist straight up the amount of 4 horizontal fingers (i.e. 3 inches), in the forearm ulna and radius gap in the midpoint, and between the make opposite, press hard with a soreness and swelling. 【Pressing method】Press up and down from the wrist to the elbow as if pushing this point in a groove. The daily alternate massage is actually an exercise for our intestines. Fruits and vegetables also, honey also, our body’s branch gou point also, all in order to make your intestines move, the process, our own appropriate exercise can also make constipation faster away from their own oh.