Overview of the efficacy and function of Jiquan point

Jiquan point is an important point on the Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin. It is located at the top of the armpit and hasUnblock meridians, relieve pain, widen chest, regulate qi, regulate heart functionand other core functions. Modern medical research believes that stimulating the Jiquan point can improve symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and arm numbness, and can promote lymph circulation in the armpits. The main content is divided into three parts:Efficacy in Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory(such as relieving angina pectoris),clinical application(such as auxiliary treatment of frozen shoulder),Daily health care methods(such as acupressure techniques).

Specific functions in traditional Chinese medicine theory

According to "Acupuncture Dacheng", Jiquan point is the starting point of heart meridian qi and blood, and it mainly treatsHeartache, flank pain, dry throat and polydipsia. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can relieve chest tightness caused by emotional anxiety by clearing blockages in the heart meridian. Yang Jizhou, a medical scientist in the Ming Dynasty, once mentioned the improvement effect of this point on "cold elbows". In modern clinical acupuncture, it is often used in conjunction with Neiguan point to treat arrhythmia, or in conjunction with Jianjing point to relieve shoulder and arm pain.

Verification and application of modern medicine

Research shows (quoted from a 2021 study in the "Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture") that electroacupuncture stimulation of Jiquan point can significantly reduce sympathetic nerve excitability.Blood pressure fluctuations in patients with hypertensionHas a regulating effect. In rehabilitation medicine, doctors often use point-pressing methods to help patients with upper limb dysfunction after stroke regain muscle strength. It should be noted that patients with severe heart disease need to operate under the guidance of a professional physician to avoid discomfort caused by excessive stimulation.

Daily health care operation guide

Ordinary people can press the Jiquan point with the pulp of their thumb for 3-5 minutes every day, and the effect will be better when combined with deep breathing. Professor Zhang from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine recommends using the "one pressure and three kneading" method: first press vertically for 10 seconds, and then knead clockwise 30 times. In terms of auxiliary tools, you can choose a stone massager (such asRenhe brand stone scraping board) or low frequency pulse meter (such asSKG neck massager N5), but need to avoid skin damage.

Summary and Notes

Jiquan point, as an important point on the Heart Meridian, has both therapeutic and health care value, but it needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation. Patients with cardiovascular disease should consult a physician first, and pregnant women and those with swollen axillary lymph nodes should use with caution. It is recommended that daily massage should be controlled to mild soreness. Over stimulation may cause heart palpitations. Combined with appropriate exercises such as Baduanjin's "Shaking Head and Tail to Eliminate Heart Fire" style, it can enhance the acupoint conditioning effect.

Quote sources:

1. "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" (Ming Dynasty·Yang Jizhou)
2. "Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture" Volume 40, 2021
3. Professor Zhang from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine talks about his clinical experience
4. State Food and Drug Administration registration information (product number: GYZZ-Z430201)