Can the Yinlingquan and Weizhong acupoints remove cold and dampness?

Generally, the Yinlingquan point and Weizhong point can help eliminate cold-dampness, but stimulation of acupoints should be performed under the guidance of a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Yinlingquan is the confluent point of the Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin, primarily responsible for strengthening the spleen and promoting transformation and transportation functions. It has a warming and promoting nature that can resolve dampness by stimulating the spleen yang, improving internal generation of cold-dampness caused by spleen deficiency with dampness retention. It is particularly effective in regulating conditions involving downward accumulation of cold-dampness, such as leg edema and joint pain with heaviness. Weizhong is the confluent point of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang, located centrally in the popliteal fossa behind the knee. The Bladder Meridian governs the exterior of the entire body; stimulating Weizhong can unblock meridians, dispel wind and cold, and alleviate symptoms such as aching pain and limited flexion and extension caused by cold-damp obstruction in the lumbar and back regions. When used together, Yinlingquan strengthens the spleen and resolves dampness to eliminate the source of cold-dampness, while Weizhong unblocks meridians to disperse cold-damp pathogens on the muscles and skin. Through the conduction of meridian qi and blood, these two points together can facilitate the elimination of cold-damp pathogens via metabolic processes, achieving the effect of warming meridians, dispelling dampness, and eliminating cold.

However, eliminating cold-dampness should involve adjusting techniques according to individual constitution and the severity of cold-dampness. Massage can be performed using pressing or kneading methods, applying pressure until a sensation of soreness and distension is felt locally. Moxibustion may also be used to enhance the warming effect and relieve cold more effectively. Cold exposure should be avoided during treatment. If symptoms of cold-dampness are severe or persist without improvement, timely integration with professional treatments such as herbal medicine and physical therapy is recommended. Additionally, attention should be paid to daily warmth preservation and dietary regulation, reducing the intake of raw, cold, and greasy foods, in order to better enhance the auxiliary effects of acupoints in eliminating cold-dampness.