Massage Baihui, Chungquan, Quchi, Taichong, Sanyinjiao points can improve the symptoms caused by high blood pressure, the effect of lowering blood pressure is not accurate, it is recommended that patients with high blood pressure to take antihypertensive drugs as prescribed by the doctor, do not rely on acupuncture to lower blood pressure.
Baihui: Located on the top of the head, it is a acupoint of the Directing Vessel, which has the effect of opening up the brain and relieving dizziness brought about by high blood pressure.
Yongquan: Located on the bottom of the foot, it is an acupoint of the foot-shaoyin kidney meridian, which can nourish yin, calm the liver and benefit the kidneys, and treat dizziness and tinnitus caused by high blood pressure.
Quchi: Located on the elbow, it is an acupoint of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, which has the function of relieving heat and lowering blood pressure, and is a commonly used acupoint for treating hypertension.
Taichong: located on the dorsum of the foot, it is an acupoint of the Foot Syncopal Liver Meridian, capable of relieving the liver and relieving depression, calming the liver yang, and is the acupuncture point of choice for the clinical treatment of high blood pressure.
Sanyinjiao: located on the inner side of the lower leg, it is an acupoint of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, which is also the intersection of the Liver, Spleen and Kidney meridians, and is effective in strengthening the spleen, benefiting the blood and regulating the Liver and tonifying the Kidneys, which can improve the dizziness and tinnitus caused by high blood pressure.
The above acupoints can be recognized for the treatment of symptoms caused by hypertension, but the effect of lowering blood pressure is not exact. In case of elevated blood pressure, one should go to the hospital immediately to avoid further aggravation of the condition.