Acupuncture and moxibustion of Foot Sanli Point, Lower Ju Xiu Point, and Guanmen Point have a better effect on regulating the spleen and stomach.
1. Foot Sanli point: belongs to the foot Yangming stomach meridian. It is located on the front lateral side of the calf, 3 inches below the calf’s nose, one horizontal finger from the front edge of the tibia. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, regulating qi and lowering rebelliousness, and can be used to treat stomach pain, vomiting and bloating.
2. Lower Ju Xiu Acupuncture Point: belongs to the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, and is the lower conjunction point of the small intestine. It is located on the front lateral side of the calf, 9 inches below the calf’s nose, one transverse finger from the anterior edge of the tibia. It has the effect of clearing the stomach and regulating the intestines, and is suitable for all diseases of the small intestine, and can be used to treat diarrhea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal sounding and other diseases.
3. Shut Gate Point: belongs to the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. It is located in the upper abdomen, 3 inches above the umbilicus and 2 inches away from the front center line. It has the effect of eliminating food, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and can be used to treat abdominal distension, diarrhea and diarrhea.
All of the above points belong to the foot yangming stomach meridian, moxibustion can play a better role in regulating the spleen and stomach.
It is recommended that patients with spleen and stomach discomfort go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions, do not blindly moxibustion, so as not to cause damage to the organism.