Women are creatures who love beauty, and many seek wellness methods that both maintain health and enhance appearance. Traditional Chinese Medicine's recommended health massage techniques are truly worth trying. Experts tell us that correctly massaging the Yongquan point can cure all ailments and make you healthier and healthier. Is this really the case? Next, we'll detail the benefits of massaging the Yongquan point—how it can beautify and preserve health.
It is said that Yongquan is a major longevity point in the human body. Regular massage can boost energy levels and alleviate common minor ailments among women. Most importantly, focusing on this point can help us achieve our dream of becoming healthy beauties.
At a gathering, I ran into an old friend I hadn't seen in six months. Her complexion was rosy, her eyes sparkled, and she looked years younger—it was remarkable. Visiting her home, I noticed a pebble path about two meters long and 70 centimeters wide on her balcony.She explained:
"There's a Yongquan acupoint on the feet. Walking on pebbles stimulates this point. I walk on it daily at noon. I also bought a foot massager. While sitting on the sofa watching TV, washing my feet, or reading the newspaper, I can massage it a few times. After sticking with this routine for half a year, my body feels much lighter than before."
What are the benefits of massaging the Yongquan point? Massaging it promotes beauty and health.
The Yongquan point is a vital health point.
Located in the depression at the front of the sole, it sits at the front one-third point along the line connecting the tip of the crease between the second and third toes to the heel. As the lowest point among all Shu points in the body, it is the primary point of the Kidney Meridian.The name "Yongquan" originates from the Ling Shu: "The Kidney meridian emerges at Yongquan, which is the center of the sole, representing the Well point of Wood." The Ling Shu: Roots and Connections describes: "The Shao Yin meridian's root extends to Yongquan and connects at Lianquan." This indicates the Shao Yin meridian runs from Yongquan to Lianquan.
Regularly massaging the Yongquan point can replenish kidney essence, enhance hearing and vision, boost vitality, strengthen sexual function, fortify the waist and knees, improve walking strength, and alleviate various minor gynecological and reproductive system issues.
Women seeking beauty can frequently press and rub "Yongquan." Consistent stimulation of this point on the sole also uniquely helps prevent premature wrinkles and promotes facial beauty.Research indicates that consistent stimulation of Yongquan promotes the secretion of relevant hormones, gradually resulting in fairer, smoother skin over time.
Yongquan Wellness Method
Traditional Chinese medicine regards the kidneys as a vital, multifunctional organ. The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine states: "The kidneys originate at Yongquan, which is the center of the sole."This signifies that the energy of the kidney meridian, like spring water, originates from the soles of the feet and flows upward to nourish the entire body. Therefore, the Yongquan point plays a vital role in health preservation. Regularly massaging this point can replenish kidney essence, enhance vitality, and ward off various ailments.
Yongquan Massage Method:
① The Qing Dynasty's first specialized text on external therapies, Emergency Life-Saving Collection, details rubbing the Yongquan point: Each night before sleep, grasp the toes with one hand while vigorously rubbing the sole with the other. Persistently rubbing a thousand times is ideal, though several hundred rubs suffice if patience is lacking—continue until the sole feels warm.After warming both feet, gently rotate the toes several times, then rub the soles together for several dozen strokes. Performing this nightly consolidates essence and qi while promoting the circulation of qi and blood. Long-term practice yields the benefits of "robust health and extended longevity."
② Press vertically into the Yongquan point on the sole using the pad of your thumb. Hold briefly before releasing. Repeat this pressing and releasing motion, adjusting the pressure to your personal tolerance.
③ In addition to pressing, you can also use the pad of your thumb to push from the heel toward the toes. This method is called "pushing Yongquan." Perform 100 to 500 pushes daily, adjusting according to your personal condition.④ Place the tip of your thumb, index finger, or middle finger on the Yongquan point in the sole of the foot and knead back and forth. Aim for 100 kneading motions per foot.Regular practice unblocks heart-kidney energy, regulates organ function, prevents colds, lowers blood pressure, treats dizziness and insomnia, promotes sleep, and improves bowel and bladder function.
Fire-Warming Yongquan Method:
Grind 100g of Chinese herb Chuanwu (or Caowu)and 10g of camphor. Grind into a fine powder, mix with vinegar to form balls the size of marbles, and place them on the soles of the feet. Place the feet over a low flame for heating, adjusting the temperature to a tolerable level. Wrap the body in thick clothing or a fleece blanket to induce a light sweat. Consistent long-term practice effectively alleviates common female ailments such as knee and ankle pain caused by cold exposure, as well as rheumatic pain.
Moxibustion on Yongquan Point:
The Song Dynasty text "The Heart of Bian Que" states: "The two Yongquan points lie at the center of the soles. They treat chronic foot swelling and pain, pain extending from the soles to the shins, or lower limb swelling with heaviness and weakness."The specific method is: Moxibustion the Yongquan points with moxa sticks or cones for 20–30 minutes, once daily before bedtime. This technique treats various cold-induced ailments, particularly effective for deficiency-cold patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Note: It is unsuitable for conditions caused by yin deficiency with excessive fire.
Yongquan Plaster Method:
The Qing Imperial Hospital Formulary records a "Longevity Yongquan Plaster" formula: Simmer Eucommia bark, Achyranthes root, prepared Rehmannia root, Aconite root, Dipsacus root, and Aquilaria wood in sesame oil until reduced to a paste, then strain out residues. Add cloves, frankincense, myrrh, and musk, stirring to form a medicated plaster.This paste treats physical frailty, weakened immunity, and susceptibility to wind-cold stemming from congenital deficiencies, acquired depletion, or yang deficiency. Regular application to the Yongquan point, combined with the Shenshu and Guanyuan points, prevents cold-damp invasion and promotes longevity.
What are the benefits of massaging the Yongquan acupoint? Massaging this point promotes beauty and health. We conclude our introduction here, confident you now have a solid understanding. Finally, we sincerely wish you good health and joy in life.