The effect of massaging the Yuanxi acupoint

The Yuanxillary point is located on the mid-axillary line. This acupoint is easily overlooked by people. So what are the effects and functions of massaging the Yuanxillary point? Let’s learn about it together.

The effect of massaging the axillary point

Positioning: On the mid-axillary line, 3 inches below the armpit, in the 4th intercostal space.

Anatomy: There are the serratus anterior muscle, internal and external intercostal muscles; the deep layer contains the lateral cutaneous branches of the 3rd, 4th and 5th intercostal nerves, the long thoracic nerve and the lateral thoracic artery and vein; the deep layer contains the 4th intercostal nerve and the 4th posterior intercostal artery and vein.

Function: Excrete water.

Treatment method: If the cold is cold, it can be treated with purgative therapy or with purgative therapy first and then tonic or with moxibustion. If it is hot, purgative needles can be used to release the qi.

Indications: 1. Chest fullness and hypochondriac pain;

2. Pain in the upper limbs and arms.

Operation: Pierce 0.5~0.8 inches obliquely or flatly.

Clinical application: It is commonly used in modern times to treat intercostal neuralgia, pleurisy, etc.

Compatibility: with Zhangmen and Tanzhong, it is mainly used to treat chest fullness and hypochondriac pain.