What Are the Common Symptoms of Blocked Large Intestine Meridian?
The main symptoms of a blocked Large Intestine Meridian include toothache, dry mouth, gastrointestinal discomfort, and skin allergies. The Large Intestine Meridian, also known as the Hand Yangming Meridian, is one of the Twelve Meridians. It nourishes yang energy, generates body fluids, and promotes bowel movement. A blockage in the Large Intestine Meridian can lead to imbalances in other organs, causing large intestine diseases, toothache, sore throat, and other symptoms. It can also manifest as neck swelling, chronic pharyngitis, and shoulder pain.
The Large Intestine Meridian, as the Hand Yangming Meridian, nourishes yang energy, generates body fluids, and promotes bowel movement in the Twelve Meridians. When the qi of the Large Intestine Meridian is blocked and undergoes abnormal changes, it can lead to toothache, headache, dry mouth, skin allergies, weakened gastrointestinal function, and toxin accumulation.
Acupoints: Zhigou, Tianshu, Zusanli, Dachangshu, Baliao. Procedure: Lie prone and apply cupping to Dachangshu and Baliao, leaving the cups for 10-15 minutes, once daily, for 10 days as a course of treatment. Select appropriately sized vacuum cups or fire cups and apply them to Zhigou, Zusanli, and Tianshu acupoints, leaving the cups for 10-15 minutes.
Let the left hand hang naturally, and use the right hand to tap the left arm. The tapping targets the Large Intestine Meridian. There will be a feeling of soreness and swelling when tapping. Tap for a longer duration at the Quchi acupoint, which is located at the end of the elbow crease on the Large Intestine Meridian. Switch hands after tapping for a few minutes.
1. Unblocks meridians and relieves pain, suitable for various pains during the circulation of the Large Intestine Meridian, such as toothache, headache, and shoulder pain.
2. Promotes bowel movement and relieves constipation. As stated in the "Inner Canon of Medicine": "When the Large Intestine is obstructed, there will be excessive diarrhea." Massaging the Large Intestine Meridian can keep the intestines unobstructed and facilitate timely detoxification.
Suggestion for maintaining unobstructed Large Intestine Meridian: Regular physical exercise should be strengthened to enhance immunity, maintain a pleasant mood, follow a balanced diet, and consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.
