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What are the acupuncture points that can relieve pain and save lives?

Asked by:Kraken

Asked on:Apr 08, 2026 06:49 PM

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  • Alex Alex

    Apr 08, 2026

      Everyone does not want to get sick, but in life, people will inevitably have headaches and brain fever. In mild cases, it will make people very uncomfortable, and in severe cases, it will lead to death. It is very important for us to master some first aid methods. The acupuncture points of the human body contain many mysteries. In movies and TV dramas, we often see people pressing the philtrum to save unconscious people. In fact, in addition to the philtrum, there are many acupuncture points that can save your life at critical moments.

      Lower blood pressure - press Laogong point

      Laogong point has the effect of making people feel mental fatigue and inhibiting mental excitement. When patients with hypertension are nervous and have high blood pressure, gently pressing the Laogong point on the palm of their hand with their thumb can produce a good blood pressure-lowering effect. Generally, press 3 times a day, preferably once in the morning, once in the middle and once in the evening. Each time, you can alternately perform the massage with both hands for 5 to 10 minutes. Note: When exhaling, gently press the Laogong point to achieve a better blood pressure lowering effect.

      Acupoint selection: Laogong point is in the palm of the hand. When you make a fist and flex your fingers, it is located at the tips of the middle finger and ring finger, in the center of the palm.

      Treat syncope - press Hegu point

      Hegu point has a wide range of main treatments, including dispelling wind and dredging collaterals, dispelling wind and cold, soothing the face and cheeks, sedating and calming the nerves, clearing the nose and relieving epilepsy, improving ears and eyesight, clearing away heat and reducing swelling, sharpening the throat and strengthening teeth, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. During heatstroke, stroke, or collapse, the patient suddenly faints, becomes unconscious, looks pale, and is sweating profusely. At this time, family members can use their thumbs to pinch the patient's Hegu point (located on the back of the human hand, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, on the thumb side) for 2 to 3 minutes, which will generally relieve the pain.

      Acupoint selection: On the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the radial edge of the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone.

      Treat constipation - rub Tianshu point

      Tianshu point communicates the movement of Qi in the chest and abdomen, plays the role of dredging and regulating gastrointestinal Qi, and treats gastrointestinal diseases such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and indigestion. It also replenishes the spleen and stomach by dredging and regulating gastrointestinal qi, biochemicalizing qi and blood, and plays a role in tonifying deficiency and strengthening vitality.

      When a person with constipation has a bowel movement, if he uses the middle finger of his left hand to press the Tianshu point on the left side, which is located 2 inches to the left of the navel, until there is obvious soreness and distension, hold it there for about 1 minute, and you will feel the sensation of defecation; then hold your breath to increase the intra-abdominal pressure, and you will be able to defecate smoothly after a while. Acupoint selection: Located 2 inches to the left of the navel.

      Stop vomiting - press Neiguan point

      Neiguan means that the water from the body surface of the pericardial meridian is injected into the body. When vomiting, the patient can use the middle finger to press the Neiguan point to stop vomiting. It should be pressed until there is a feeling of soreness and swelling. The vomiting will stop in about 1 minute.

      Acupoint selection: Located in the middle of the forearm, 2 inches above the wrist crease.

      Stop nosebleeds - press Yingxiang point

      Massaging the two major health-preserving acupoints, Kongzui and Yingxiang, can stop nosebleeds. Do you still remember what the "Thinker" posture is? We can learn from it here. Use the fingers of one hand to press the Kongzui point, and at the same time press the Yingxiang point on the affected side with the index finger of the hand being pressed. Massage it vigorously with both hands at the same time, and it won't take long for the nosebleed to stop.

      Acupoint selection: The most acupoint of the hole is on the radial edge of the palm of the forearm, on the line connecting Chize and Taiyuan, 7 inches above the transverse wrist crease; Yingxiang acupoint is next to the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose, in the nasolabial groove.

      Now that you know something about these acupuncture points that can relieve pain and save people, I hope they can attract everyone's attention. In fact, there are many mysteries in traditional Chinese medicine. In daily life, knowing more about them is very helpful for the health of the body.