What Are the Eye Acupoints?
The eyes are a particularly important part of the human body, and it is essential to maintain good eye hygiene. There are many acupoints around the eyes, and regular massage of these acupoints has numerous benefits for the body. For instance, massaging the Qingming acupoint can improve dark circles, relieve eye pressure, soothe stiff shoulder and neck muscles, and refresh the mind. Additionally, pressing the Cuanzhu acupoint can improve nearsightedness and dacryocystitis, while massaging the Taiyang acupoint can clear the liver and improve vision.
What are the main eye acupoints? There are nine main acupoints around the eyes: Qingming, Cuanzhu, Taiyang, Yuyao, Sizhukong, Tongziliao, Chengqi, Qiuhou, and Yangbai. Each of these acupoints has specific functions and benefits.
The eye, also known as the oculus, is an organ that perceives light. The simplest eye structures can detect light and dark in the surrounding environment, while more complex structures provide vision. Compound eyes, commonly found in arthropods such as insects, are composed of many simple ommatidia and produce a single image (not multiple images as commonly imagined). In many vertebrates and some mollusks, the eye projects light onto a light-sensitive retina, where the light is received and converted into signals that are transmitted to the brain through the optic nerve.
The eye is usually spherical and filled with transparent, gel-like material. It contains a lens for focusing and often has an iris that controls the amount of light entering the eye. Massaging the eye acupoints offers various benefits. Massaging the Qingming acupoint can eliminate dark circles, relieve eye pressure, soothe stiff shoulder and neck muscles, prevent headaches, and refresh the mind. Pressing the Cuanzhu acupoint can effectively treat nearsightedness and dacryocystitis. Massaging the Taiyang acupoint clears the liver and improves vision, while massaging the Tongziliao acupoint promotes eye circulation and treats common eye conditions such as pseudomyopia in adolescents. Massaging the Yuyao acupoint can calm the nerves and soothe the meridians, while massaging the Sizhukong acupoint dispels wind, relieves pain, clears heat, and improves vision. Massaging the Chengqi acupoint promotes blood circulation in the eyes, ensuring adequate nourishment for the eyes. Pressing the Qiuhou acupoint clears heat, improves vision, and relieves fire. Finally, massaging the Yangbai acupoint clears the head, improves vision, dispels wind, and releases heat.
When massaging eye acupoints, it is important to pay attention to the pressure used and the patient's tolerance level.
