Touching this part every day can actually protect kidney qi

The kidney is part of the human urinary system and mainly plays the role of excreting waste. At the same time, it is also an important organ for maintaining the balance of water, electrolytes, and acids and bases. Poor kidney health will affect our physical health. Traditional Chinese medicine massage can nourish yin and replenish the kidney. So, which acupoints can be massaged to nourish yin and replenish the kidney?

1. Shangyang Point: Regulates digestive function and speeds up metabolism

Shangyang acupoint is an acupuncture point for regulating internal breath and the stomach. Shangyang acupoint is located on the large intestine meridian. Pinching Shangyang acupoint frequently can invigorate the qi and blood of the large intestine meridian, regulate the function of the digestive tract, speed up the body's metabolism, and strengthen the body. Experts point out that female friends who have constipation problems may wish to massage Shangyang acupoint to relieve constipation symptoms.

Location: This acupoint is on the hand. Raise your hand and locate it on the thumb side of your index finger, 2 mm behind the corner of the nail.

Principle: The hand yangming large intestine meridian starts at the end of the index finger, along the radial side of the index finger, between the first and second metacarpal bones, enters between the two tendons, and ascends along the radial side of the forearm to the outer side of the elbow, passes the radial edge of the posterior side of the upper arm to the shoulder, and ascends to the front of the acromion to meet at the head, and then goes down to the supraclavicular fossa to connect with the lung, and passes through the diaphragm to belong to the large intestine. Branch 1 is separated from the supraclavicular fossa, ascends to the side of the neck, passes through the cheek and enters the tooth socket, turns back and exits beside the mouth, intersects at the philtrum, and then the left meridian goes to the right, and the right meridian goes to the upper left to the sides of the nostrils to connect to the foot yangming stomach meridian.

2. Chengfu Point: Strengthens vaginal contraction

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Chengfu acupoint controls the nerves of the human reproductive organs and passes through this point. If you press Chengfu acupoint frequently, you can strengthen the contraction of the vagina and increase your sexual sensitivity. Therefore, we should massage and stimulate Chengfu acupoint frequently to treat sexual frigidity.

Location: Below the center of the horizontal line on the buttocks, located at the center point of the gluteal groove under the left and right buttocks. This is where the erogenous zones are most densely populated, so you can use more force when applying acupressure.

Principle: The Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot starts from the inner corner of the eye, ascends to the forehead, and intersects at the top of the head. Branch 1 is separated from the top of the head to the upper corner of the ear. Its main trunk (straight pulse) enters from the top of the head and connects to the brain, exits from the neck, enters the scapula and divides into two branches to descend. Main Meridian 1 passes through the inner side of the scapula and descends to the waist, enters the muscles of the spine and connects to the kidney, belonging to the bladder. Branch 2 is separated from the waist and passes through the spine, passes through the buttocks and enters the popliteal fossa. Main Meridian 2 passes through the inner side of the scapula and descends to the hip joint, descends along the posterior and lateral side of the thigh and joins Branch 2 at the popliteal fossa, passes through the gastrocnemius muscle and exits the posterior side of the lateral malleolus, along the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone to the outer side of the little toe, and then connects to the Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

3. Mingmen Point: Delays aging and menopause

Massaging the Mingmen acupoint can delay aging and menopause. In addition, massaging the Mingmen acupoint also has an aphrodisiac effect, can improve sexual frigidity, balance and restore sexual function.

Location: Located in the waist, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, approximately at the same level as the navel. When pressing with fingers, there is a strong sense of tenderness.

Principle: The Du meridian starts from the lower abdomen, goes down to the perineum, runs backward inside the spine, reaches the Fengfu point behind the neck, enters the brain, goes up to the top of the neck, and goes down along the forehead to the nose.

4. Shenyu Point: Strengthens kidney qi

Shenshu acupoint is the main acupoint of the kidney meridian. If you press it frequently, it can strengthen the kidney qi and enhance your kidney function, especially for irregular menstruation and frigidity. Therefore, women with irregular menstruation can try massaging Shenshu acupoints to solve the problem of irregular menstruation.

The Shenshu point is located at the same level as the Mingmen point, 1.5 inches below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra in the waist, one on each side.

Principle: The Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot starts from the inner corner of the eye, ascends to the forehead, and intersects at the top of the head. Branch 1 is separated from the top of the head to the upper corner of the ear. Its main trunk (straight pulse) enters from the top of the head and connects to the brain, exits from the neck, enters the scapula and divides into two branches to descend. Main Meridian 1 passes through the inner side of the scapula and descends to the waist, enters the muscles of the spine and connects to the kidney, belonging to the bladder. Branch 2 is separated from the waist and passes through the spine, passes through the buttocks and enters the popliteal fossa. Main Meridian 2 passes through the inner side of the scapula and descends to the hip joint, descends along the posterior and lateral side of the thigh and joins Branch 2 at the popliteal fossa, passes through the gastrocnemius muscle and exits the posterior side of the lateral malleolus, along the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone to the outer side of the little toe, and then connects to the Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

5. Zhongfu Point: Opens the lung meridian and treats abdominal distension

Zhongfu acupoint is a major acupoint on the lung meridian and an important acupoint for regulating internal breath. Regular massage can smooth the lung meridian, have the effect of enlarging the breasts, and can also strengthen lymphatic circulation, relieve chest tightness, shoulder and back pain. It can also treat diseases of the spleen and lungs, treat qi deficiency, abdominal distension, indigestion, edema, etc. For female friends with poor gastrointestinal function, you may wish to spend ten minutes massaging Zhongfu acupoint every day.

Location: Do you know where the Zhongfu acupoint is located in the body? Stand straight with your hands on your hips, and you can touch the triangular pit at the lower end of the outer side of the clavicle with your hands. The center of the pit is the Yunmen acupoint. Then push down vertically one rib from the center of the pit, and you will find the Zhongfu acupoint.

Principle: The hand Taiyin lung meridian starts from the middle burner, goes down to the large intestine, turns back, passes the diaphragm along the upper opening of the stomach, belongs to the lung, and goes horizontally downward from the "lung system". In front of the hand Shaoyin heart meridian and the hand Jueyin pericardium meridian, it goes down along the front side of the upper arm to the transverse line of the elbow, enters the Cunkou along the radial edge of the front side of the forearm, passes the thenar, and exits at the inner end of the thumb along the edge of the thenar.

In addition to massage, food can also nourish the kidneys:

Men's Kidney-Nourishing Diet

First: Fresh milk sesame paste

Ingredients: Fresh milk, black sesame, sugar, glutinous rice flour

Method: Grind the black sesame seeds into powder; add cold boiled water to the prepared sesame seeds, then add appropriate amount of sugar and mix well, boil the sesame powder; mix glutinous rice flour with an equal amount of water, then cook, and finally add fresh milk to complete the production.

Second: Eight Treasure Duck for Nourishing Kidneys and Strengthening Teeth

Ingredients: duck, black sesame, walnut, mulberry, lotus seed, gorgon rice, dried dates, coix seed, glutinous rice, salt, MSG, rice wine

Preparation method: Kill the duck cleanly; then fill the duck's belly with lotus seeds, water chestnuts, mulberries, walnut kernels, black sesame seeds, dates, and coix seeds, then put glutinous rice in and sew it up with fine thread; put the prepared duck in a bowl, add appropriate amount of salt, rice wine, MSG and water, and steam it; the stitches need to be removed before serving.

Third: Pork rib soup with king peas, kidney and radish

Ingredients: ginger, candied dates, aged kidney, dried king flower, spare ribs, water, rice wine, salt

Method: Wash the queen flower with clean water and soak it; cut the old kidney and clean it; chop the ribs into pieces and blanch them in boiling water; add appropriate amount of clean water to the pot, boil it and add the prepared dates. Bring ginger, old kidney, queen flower, ribs and rice wine to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for one and a half hours, add appropriate amount of salt to taste and it is ready to be consumed.

Fourth: Stewed Chicken Kidney with Bull Whip

Ingredients: Bull whip, chicken kidney, ginger, wolfberry, pepper, beef bone soup, salt, sugar, chicken essence

Preparation: Clean the bull whip and blanch it in boiling water, then add spices to blanch it, and finally slice it for later use; clean the chicken kidney and blanch it twice in boiling water; clean the wolfberry and slice the ginger for later use; add beef bone soup, bull whip, chicken kidney, wolfberry, peppercorns and ginger slices into a clean pot, bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat for about an hour.

Relationship: Bullwhip contains rich amino acids and fatty acids, which can effectively treat impotence, spermatorrhea, kidney deficiency and so on. So what should men eat to nourish their kidneys? This recipe is a very good choice.