What is the function of massaging Zhangmen acupoint?

　　Zhangmen acupoint is an acupoint located on the abdomen of the human body. This acupoint can treat abdominal pain, bloating and other problems. Let’s follow the editor to understand the role of massaging the Zhangmen acupoint.

　　The function of massaging Zhangmen acupoint

　　Anatomy: There are internal and external oblique muscles and transversus abdominis; there are terminal branches of intercostal arteries; there are tenth and eleventh intercostal nerves; the right side is the lower edge of the liver, and the left side is the lower edge of the spleen.

　　Alias: Changping, Xiiao, Ji Xi, spleen, elbow, elbow tip, Houzhangmen, Ji rib.

　　Point meaning: The strong wind of Liver Meridian stops here.

　　Operating rules: After the heat dissipates and cools down, it returns to the ground.

　　Treatment method: If it is cold, use diarrhea first and then tonify it, or prick for bleeding or moxibustion. If it is hot, use water acupuncture or diarrhea acupuncture to release the qi.

　　Indications: abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, hypochondriac pain, lumps.

　　Acupoint compatibility: Use with Liangmen and Zusanli to treat abdominal distension; use with Neiguan and Yinlingquan to treat chest and hypochondriac pain; use with Zusanli and Taibai to treat vomiting ("Acupoint Science").

　　Combined with Zusanli and Liangmen, it has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, and is mainly used to treat abdominal distension.

　　When used with Neiguan and Yanglingquan, it has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, and is mainly used to treat chest and hypochondriac pain.

　　Combined with Zusanli and Taibai, it has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and relieving vomiting. It is mainly used to treat vomiting.

　　Massage techniques: Tapping the Zhangmen point can increase bile secretion. If more bile is secreted, the digestive ability will be stronger and excess fat can be digested. This acupoint is also the "recruiting point" of the spleen meridian. Recruiting means gathering. This acupoint can clear the liver fire and nourish the spleen. Moxibustion can also be used on this point: moxa stove moxibustion for 5 to 9 minutes and moxa stick moxibustion for 10 to 20 minutes. Acupuncture and moxibustion editor: Acupuncture at an angle of 0.5 to 0.8 inches; moxibustion can be used.

　　Note: The spleen meridian is the recruitment point, the Zanghui point of the Bahui point. Zhangmen point is where the spleen gathers, the internal organs meet, and the Jueyin and Shaoyang meet.