Wei Zhong Point and Its Applications

The Wei Zhong point is a crucial acupuncture point in the human body, belonging to the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. According to the theory of traditional Chinese acupuncture and massage, it is a highly significant point. Regularly massaging or needle pricking this point effectively promotes blood circulation and resolves blood stasis. It also has a certain effect in treating urinary system diseases. For instance, if there are issues with urination, treatment can be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Efficacy of the Wei Zhong Point

1. Dissolving Blood Stasis and Activating Blood Circulation
In traditional Chinese medicine, the Wei Zhong point is believed to have the functions of dissolving blood stasis, activating blood circulation, cooling the blood and detoxifying, relaxing the tendons and clearing the meridians, and clearing heat and detoxifying. It can prevent and treat various digestive system diseases. When acute gastroenteritis, acute vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain, enteritis, and other related symptoms occur, massaging the Wei Zhong point can be an effective treatment.

2. Treating Urinary Retention
Furthermore, massaging the Wei Zhong point can also treat urinary retention, urination difficulties, and other urological and reproductive system diseases. It can also be used to treat neurological diseases such as epilepsy, sequelae of cerebrovascular diseases, and sciatica. Additionally, it can be beneficial for skin diseases like erysipelas, urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, and other related conditions. It can also help with muscular system diseases such as soreness in various body parts, paralysis of the lower limbs, calf muscle spasms, and rheumatic knee arthritis. Regular massage of this point can also enhance breast development and libido in women.

Massage Techniques for the Wei Zhong Point

1. Use the fingertips of both thumbs to press the Wei Zhong points on both sides with appropriate force, feeling a slight soreness is advisable. Repeat this for 10-20 times.

2. First, form both hands into fists. Then, use the backs of the fists to rhythmically tap the Wei Zhong points with appropriate force. Repeat this for 20-40 times.

3. Place the fingertips of both thumbs on the Wei Zhong points and massage in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, repeating each direction 10 times.

4. Rub your hands together to generate heat, then quickly place your palms on the Wei Zhong points and rub back and forth. Repeat this for 30 times.