What are the benefits of massaging the Belt Vessel acupoints?

　　The Daimai acupoint is specifically used to treat gynecological disorders in women. So, what are the benefits of massaging this acupoint? Let’s take a look together.

　　The effects of massaging the Dai meridian acupoints

　　Positioning: On the lateral side of the abdomen, 1.8 cun below the Zhangmen point of the Liver Meridian, at the intersection of the vertical line descending from the free end of the 11th rib and the horizontal line at the level of the navel; the point is located when lying on the side.

　　Local anatomy: Skin ---> Subcutaneous tissue ---> External oblique abdominal muscle ---> Internal oblique abdominal muscle ---> Transverse abdominal muscle. The superficial layer is supplied by the lateral cutaneous branches of the anterior rami of the 9th, 10th, and 11th thoracic nerves, along with the accompanying arteries and veins. In the deeper layers, there are muscular branches of the anterior rami of the 9th, 10th, and 11th thoracic nerves, as well as the corresponding arteries and veins.

　　Diseases treated: Amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, hernias, and pain in the lower back and sides. Endometritis, adnexitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, shingles, weight loss.

　　Clinical applications: 1) Treating leukorrhea disorders: The Dai meridian, Baihuanshu, Yinlingquan, and Sanyinjiao acupoints are effective in strengthening the spleen, promoting diuresis, and alleviating leukorrhea.

　　2) For treating dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea: The Belt Vessel, Zhongji, Diji, and Sanyinjiao acupoints have the effect of promoting qi circulation, activating blood flow, removing stasis, and relieving pain.

　　3) Treatment of irregular menstruation: The Dai meridian, Xuehai acupoint, and Geshu acupoint all have the effect of regulating menstruation and promoting blood circulation.

　　Literature excerpt: 1) “Su Wen: Treatise on the Qi Houses”: Annotations by Wang Bing: The Foot-Shaoyang Meridian and the Belt Vessel meet at this point.

　　2) “The Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jia Yi Jing”: For women with persistent pain in the lower abdomen and irregular menstrual cycles, the Belt Vessel is the primary meridian involved.

　　3) "Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion": For women experiencing lower abdominal pain, tenesmus, muscle spasms, and irregular menstruation.

　　4) "Yizong Jinjian": It is primarily used to treat hernias, especially those affecting the kidneys, as well as conditions such as abnormal vaginal discharge in women.