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Which acupoint is the best method for restoring cerebral blood supply?

Nov 08, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, acupoints for restoring cerebral blood supply include the temporal region (Taiyang), Baihui, Fengchi, Taichong, and Zusanli points. The temporal acupoint is located in the depression between the end of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the eye. Daily massage for 3-5 minutes can help improve head blood circulation and alleviate symptoms such as headache and dizziness. When selecting acupoints for massage, it is necessary to consult a professional physician or a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for advice.

Generally, acupoints that help restore cerebral blood supply include the Temporal region (Taiyang), Baihui, Fengchi, Taichong, and Zusanli points. Details are as follows:

1. Taiyang (Temporal region): Located in the depression between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the eye. Daily massage for 3-5 minutes helps improve head blood circulation and relieve symptoms such as headache and dizziness.

2. Baihui: Located at the intersection of the midline of the vertex and the line connecting the apexes of both ears. Daily pressing for 3-5 minutes can promote cerebral blood supply and relieve cerebral discomfort caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain.

3. Fengchi: Located on the posterior neck, bilaterally under the occipital bone, in the middle of the nuchal groove. Massaging this acupoint helps regulate qi and blood circulation in the head and shows significant effect in alleviating symptoms such as dizziness and headache caused by insufficient cerebral blood supply.

4. Taichong: Located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the joint of the first and second metatarsal bones. It is the source point of the liver meridian. Proper massage of Taichong can soothe the liver meridian and relieve symptoms of insufficient cerebral blood supply caused by upward rushing of liver fire or qi and blood stagnation.

5. Zusanli: Located on the lateral side of the lower leg, three cun below the lower border of the patella. Massaging this acupoint has functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, boosting vital energy, promoting circulation of meridians, and regulating qi movement. It helps improve systemic circulation and alleviate symptoms of insufficient cerebral blood supply.

As each individual's constitution and medical condition vary, it is necessary to consult professional doctors or traditional Chinese medicine practitioners before selecting acupoints for massage, to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of the massage. Additionally, acupoint massage is only an adjunctive treatment. For severe symptoms of insufficient cerebral blood supply, timely medical consultation and treatment under a doctor's guidance are necessary.

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