Which acupuncture points should be massaged for stomach bloating?

　　Stomach bloating is a common phenomenon in life. Stomach bloating is mostly accompanied by epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, inability to eat, etc. So, can TCM massage treat gastric bloating? Let’s find out below.

　　Which acupuncture points should be massaged for stomach bloating?

　　Neiguan point

　　With your palms raised, your wrist is about three fingers (about 2 inches) away from your elbow, between the two bones and two tendons in the middle. If you have stomach bloating or the feeling that food is stuck under your chest and cannot reach your stomach, press this point to unblock the Qi movement.

　　Zhongwan point

　　Located 4 inches above the midline of the navel, about five fingers across. The treatment effect is very good for various stomach pains, esophageal reflux, hiccups, stomach pain caused by wearing navel-baring clothes to catch cold, and chest tightness caused by gas in the stomach.

　　Zusanli point

　　There is a groove on the outside of the lower leg, about four fingers (about 3 inches) across the calf, which is a strong point. If you press harder, the sore and numb meridians can be felt on the instep. Massaging this point can cure all gastrointestinal and digestive system diseases, including indigestion, bloating and stomach pain.

　　Stomach bloating can also be relieved with these methods

　　Be jealous

　　Add a tablespoon of pure apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and sip it during meals to aid digestion. You can also drink a glass of lemon water when you get up in the morning. It also has healing and blood purifying effects.

　　Change sleeping position

　　Once gastric bloating occurs, if there is a bed, you can lie down immediately, with your body curled up, your hands around your feet with bent knees, and you will feel abdominal compression. At the same time, apply an appropriate amount of peppermint oil for massage, and massage the abdomen in circular motions.

　　chew rice soup

　　Rice water and barley porridge are effective in treating problems such as flatulence, flatulence and heartburn. Add 5 parts of water to 1 part of rice (millet or barley) and boil for 10 minutes. Cover and simmer for another 50 minutes. Strain, cool and drink several times a day.

　　In the article, the editor introduces 3 acupoints for treating gastric bloating. If you have frequent gastric bloating, in addition to using the methods in the article to relieve it, the editor also recommends that you eat less foods that are prone to gas production, such as beans and potatoes. This can also prevent gastric bloating.