Benefits of Massaging the Tai Chong Acupoint
Tai Chong: Lowering Blood Pressure, Calming the Liver, and Clearing the Head
Tai Chong is the source point of the Liver Meridian. Traditional Chinese Medicine views the liver as governing anger—commonly referred to as "liver fire" or irritability.From a TCM perspective, hypertension is linked to liver yang rising excessively and liver fire being strong. Massaging the Tai Chong point can effectively lower blood pressure. Additionally, individuals prone to anger or irritability may find relief by regularly massaging this point. Furthermore, massaging Tai Chong during the early stages of a cold can alleviate discomfort such as tearing or dryness in the eyes caused by the cold.
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Headaches, dizziness, insomnia, depression, schizophrenia, infantile convulsions, hypertension, enuresis, urinary tract infections, menstrual irregularities, metrorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, mastitis, hernia, tinnitus, deafness, abdominal distension, jaundice,hiccups, lower limb paralysis, and other conditions. It is particularly effective for controlling blood pressure, clearing liver fire, and alleviating dizziness caused by colds.
Benefits of Massaging the Tai Chong Acupoint
1. Digestive System Disorders: Abdominal pain and distension, coughing and hiccups with poor appetite, constipation or loose stools.
2. Cardiovascular System Disorders: Angina pectoris, chest and rib distension pain.
3. Nervous System Disorders: Hypertension, headaches, dizziness, insomnia with frequent dreams.
4. ENT Disorders: Red, swollen, painful eyes; sore throat and throat obstruction; blindness; tinnitus; deafness.
5. Genitourinary Disorders: Irregular menstruation; functional uterine bleeding; incomplete uterine contraction; enuresis; urinary retention; gonorrhea; scrotal retraction; urinary tract infections.
6. Surgical disorders: Hernia, mastitis, enteritis, cervical lymph node tuberculosis.
7. Other conditions: Hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, joint pain in limbs, intercostal neuralgia, lower limb cramps, various comas.
Locating the Tai Chong Point
Sit upright or lie supine. On the dorsum of the foot, locate the depression at the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. Alternatively, press upward along the groove between the big toe and second toe with your finger. The point where you feel the pulse is the Tai Chong point.
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If pressing Tai Chong causes unusual pain, it indicates bodily issues. Regardless of pain sensation, regular massage promotes meridian flow, liver qi regulation, and overall wellness. Apply pressure until mild discomfort is felt—avoid excessive force that may cause subcutaneous bruising.
Each session should last 4–5 minutes. Drinking an appropriate amount of water after massage helps accelerate bodily metabolism.This alleviates symptoms like sore throat and swelling.
The above explains the benefits and technique of massaging the Tai Chong acupoint. Now you understand its therapeutic effects.