What are the functions of massaging water points in traditional Chinese medicine?

　　You may be relatively unfamiliar with the water point. This point is located on the abdomen of the human body, above the navel. Today I will tell you about the function and efficacy of massaging the water point.

　　The function of massaging water points

　　Acupoint meaning: The cold precipitation fluid of Ren Vessel is diverted here.

　　Anatomy: On the abdominal white line, the deep part is the small intestine; there are branches of the inferior epigastric artery and vein, branches of the inferior epigastric artery and vein, and the medial branches of the anterior cutaneous branches of the eighth and ninth intercostal nerves.

　　Acupuncture and moxibustion method: Acupuncture 0.5 to 1 inch straight; moxibustion can be used.

　　Characteristics of qi and blood: The substance of qi and blood is the meridian water of the earth.

　　Operating rules: Most of them flow downward along the Ren meridian, and a small number are scattered outside the Ren meridian.

　　Function: Divert water and moisture.

　　Treatment method: Use moxibustion to treat cold, and use water acupuncture to treat hot.

　　Compatibility: 1. Combined with Tianshu, Sanyinjiao and Zusanli, it can harmonize qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and is mainly used to treat navel pain, diarrhea and anorexia;

　　2. Distributing Qi Hai has the effect of promoting qi and diluting water, and is mainly used to treat qi stagnation and edema;

　　3. When combined with Sanyinjiao, it has the effect of strengthening the spleen and diluting water, and is mainly used to treat spleen deficiency and edema;

　　4. When used with Yinjiao and Zusanli, it can strengthen the spleen and stomach, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, replenish qi and circulate water, and is mainly used to treat bloating.