Sun and Moon points are used to lower the rebelliousness and bile, regulate the intestines and stomach, and may be useful in treating eructation (hiccups), regurgitation, bitter taste in the mouth, jaundice, and other conditions.
The Sun and Moon point, also known as the Gallbladder Recruitment point, is an important point for treating liver and gallbladder diseases. It is precisely positioned on the chest, at the 7th intercostal space, 4 inches off the anterior midline. There are the 7th intercostal artery and vein and the 7th intercostal nerve.
The operation of this point can have the effect of lowering the rebellious bile, regulating the intestines and stomach, and is mainly used for treating diseases such as eructation, regurgitation and acid swallowing (swallowing the acid that rushes upward from the stomach to the mouth and throat), bitter taste in the mouth, jaundice, and pain in the thoracic and hypochondriac regions (collectively referred to as the thoracic and ribcage regions). For self-care, acupressure massage can be used, such as pressing the Sun and Moon points with a little force with the fingertips of the index finger.
But note that acupuncture or massage points can only play a role in preventing and relieving diseases and health care, such as serious illnesses also need to consult a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not unauthorized manipulation of acupuncture points.