Acupoint Medicine - Zu San Li
Nomenclature:
English name/meaning: Point of Longevity
Chinese name: Zu San Li
Chinese pinyin: 足三里
Location:
The acupoint is about 2 to 3 inches below the knee on the outer side of the leg.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits:
Tonifies and replenishes middle Qi
Unblocks meridian and free collateral vessels
Disperses Wind
Transforms dampness
Reinforces healthy Qi
Eliminates pathogenic factors
Scientific Benefits:
Relieves pain
Balances hormones
Releases tension
Improves blood flow
Controls asthma and asthma-related inflammation
Lowers levels of depression, anxiety and stress
Improves brain functions
Spirituality Fact:
Zu San Li is also known as the Point of Longevity or the Point of One Hundred Diseases. This is because activation of this point can result in permanent rejuvenating and healing effect and can delay aging. Myths existed telling stories of people extending their life by 100 years by stimulating this point on a daily basis.
Frequent massaging of this point can help to increase confidence, eliminate stress and tension and allows one to find inner harmony.
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