Overview of the efficacy and function of the Ningmen point

The Mingmen point is an important point on the bladder meridian of Foot Taiyang, located 3 inches below and lateral to the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.Its main functions includeRegulate the spleen and stomach, relieve low back pain, and improve digestive function, and assists in the treatment of gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation.Modern medicine believes that stimulating the Ningmen point can improve local blood circulation and relieve muscle tension through neural regulation.Its positioning, operation methods and precautions will be analyzed in detail below, along with relevant product information for reference.

The positioning of Ningmen point and the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine

The Ningmen point is recorded in the traditional Chinese medicine classic "Acupuncture A and B Jing" as "three inches on each side below the thirteenth vertebra", which corresponds to the modern anatomical position of 3 inches lateral to the first lumbar vertebra.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this point belongs toThe intersection area of bladder meridian and kidney meridian, after stimulation, it can dredge the meridians and blood, and has a significant regulating effect on spleen and stomach weakness and lumbar and spinal strain.Sun Simiao, a medical scientist in the Tang Dynasty, mentioned the relationship between the Ningmen point and the "Qi of the Three Burners" in "Qian Jin Yao Prescription", emphasizing its auxiliary effect on the transportation and transformation of water and grains.

Specific efficacy and clinical application

1.Digestive system conditioning: For abdominal distension and loss of appetite, acupuncture or pressing the Lingmen point can promote gastrointestinal motility;
2.low back pain relief: Used in conjunction with Shenshu point, it can reduce the pain caused by lumbar disc herniation;
3.Gynecological auxiliary treatment: Combined with Sanyinjiao point, it can regulate menstrual disorders caused by endocrine imbalance.
It should be noted that patients with severe lumbar spine diseases need to operate under the guidance of a physician to avoid excessive stimulation.

Operation methods and precautions

For daily health care, acupressure can be used: press the Lingmen point clockwise with your thumb for 3-5 minutes, and the intensity should be suitable for soreness and swelling.When moxibusting this point, keep it 2-3 cm away from the skin for 10-15 minutes each time.Contraindications include pregnant women, people with damaged skin and patients with severe osteoporosis.Used by some Chinese medicine clinics"Huatuo brand" moxibustion sticksor"Tongrentang" acupuncture needlesFor professional treatment, please see the table below for specific product information:

Summary and scientific cognition suggestions

As an important point in traditional acupuncture therapy, the efficacy of Ningmen point has been verified by some modern studies, but it still needs to be used rationally based on individual differences.It is recommended to operate after syndrome differentiation by a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid blind self-treatment.Relevant product selection should be done carefullyRegular medical device batch number, and refer to authoritative documents such as "Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion" (citation source: People's Medical Publishing House, 2019 edition).