Overview of the efficacy and function of Yanglao acupoints

Yanglao point is an important acupoint on the small intestine meridian of the hand Taiyang. It is located on the ulnar side of the back of the forearm, 1 inch above the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist, and in the depression of the radial side of the ulnar styloid process. Its main functions include relieving blurred vision, shoulder and back pain, wrist joint pain and senile sexual dysfunction. It is an acupoint commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to regulate the health of the elderly. Acupuncture or massage can promote local qi and blood circulation, improve the function of the small intestine meridian, and assist in the treatment of senile eye diseases, cervical spondylosis and joint degeneration. The secondary effects involve regulating digestive function and relieving fatigue, but it needs to be combined with other acupuncture points or therapies to enhance the effect. The following describes the positioning, specific functions, operation methods and precautions.

Analysis of the specific functions of Yanglao acupoints

Yanglao acupoint is named after its targeted conditioning effect on the health of the elderly.primary functionIn order to improve vision problems, such as presbyopia, glaucoma, etc., because the small intestine meridian circulates around the eyes, stimulating this point can dredge the qi and blood in the meridians;SecondlyIt can relieve upper limb pain, such as tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome, and is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with long-term strain. In addition, Chinese medicine believes that the small intestine is related to the absorptive function, and moderate stimulation of Yanglao points may help improve indigestion or nutrient absorption disorders. In clinical practice, it is often used with Houxi point and Jianjing point to enhance the curative effect.

How to operate and apply the nursing points

For daily health care, you can press the Yanglao acupoint with your thumb for 3-5 minutes to reduce local soreness. For professional acupuncture, you need to insert 0.3-0.5 inches straight and leave the needle for 15-20 minutes. For shoulder and neck syndrome, it is recommended to combine moxibustion or cupping to enhance the effect of warming the meridians and dispersing cold. If it is used to treat eye diseases, it can be used with Jingming point and temple massage. It should be noted that acupuncture is prohibited for pregnant women and those with damaged skin, and moxibustion should be used with caution for diabetic patients. Some traditional Chinese medicine hospitals will use electroacupuncture to stimulate this point, but it needs to be operated by a doctor.

Precautions and Applicable Groups

Although Yanglao acupoint is relatively safe, it needs to be used based on syndrome differentiation. People with damp-heat constitution (such as yellow and greasy tongue coating) should reduce the frequency of moxibustion; those with acute sprains should wait 24 hours before applying massage again. The elderly can massage once a day in the morning and evening for 2-3 minutes each time. The effect will be better if you persist. There are currently acupoint application products for the elderly on the market, such asRenhe Pharmaceuticalmugwort acupoint patches, but you need to look for regular manufacturers. The following is relevant product information:

Summary and cited sources

As a traditional anti-aging acupoint, the value of Yanglao acupoint lies in the comprehensive treatment of common diseases of the elderly, but it needs to be combined with physical constitution and professional guidance. Quote"The Complete Acupuncture"Records: "Elderly residents suffer from blurred vision and sore shoulders and arms." Modern research has also confirmed its improvement effect on local microcirculation (quoted fromChina Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine "Acupoint Science"). For daily health care, you can give priority to massage. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to seek medical treatment to avoid over-stimulation on your own.