Constipation can promote defecation by pressing points such as Zhigou, Shusanli and Shangjiuxu.
1. Zhigou is located in the posterior region of the forearm, 3 inches above the transverse stripe of the dorsal distal wrist, the midpoint of the gap between the ulna and radius. The main treatment for deafness, tinnitus, raspy voice (sudden loss of voice), coercive rib pain, constipation, scrofula (mainly refers to cervical lymph node tuberculosis).
2. Foot Sanli is located on the lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the calf’s nose, 1 extra transverse finger in front of the tibia, and on the line between the calf’s nose and Xiexi. It is used for treating stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, lower limb impotence (weakness, numbness and pain in the lower limbs), intestinal carbuncle (carbuncle occurring in the intestines and bowels, manifested by fever, pain in the right side of the abdomen, and palpable lumps), etc.
3. Upper Giant Hollow, located on the lateral side of the lower leg, 6 inches below the calf’s nose, on the line between calf’s nose and Xiexi. It treats intestinal tinnitus, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal carbuncle, dysentery, and impotence of the lower limbs.
In case of constipation, timely medical treatment is recommended. If you need to massage the above acupoints, it is recommended to do so under the guidance of a doctor.