1. Rubbing and Pressing the Zhongfu Point
Movement: Stack both hands with inner Laogong facing each other. For men, left hand below; for women, right hand below. Align inner Laogong with Zhongfu point. Inhale, rub from right to left upward; exhale, rub from left to right downward. One inhale-exhale cycle equals one round, minimum eight times, maximum sixty-four times. Then reverse direction: inhale, rub from right to left downward; exhale, rub from left to right upward. Same number of repetitions. Finally, do three pressing-and-breathing cycles.
For heart disease, add rubbing on Neiguan and Shenmen points.
For bronchial asthma, add rubbing on Taiyuan, Fenglong, Tiandou, Neiguan, Dingchuan, Guanyuan, and Zusanli points.
Function: The chest is where the original qi gathers. Zhongfu is the meeting point of qi. This method helps regulate qi and relieve chest tightness, beneficial for heart and chest. Dingchuan is a well-known acupoint for treating asthma. Tiandou effectively relieves phlegm sounds. Combined with the qi meeting point Zhongfu and Neiguan (a point on the pericardium meridian), it regulates qi, reduces reversal, opens the chest, and stops asthma. Taiyuan is the source point of the lung meridian, essential for treating lung diseases. Fenglong is a proven effective point for removing phlegm and dampness. Guanyuan and Zusanli nourish the spleen and kidney, addressing root causes. Adding Neiguan and Shenmen (the transport and source points of the heart meridian) is highly effective in preventing and treating coronary heart disease.
2. Rubbing and Pressing the Stomach Region
Movement: Hands stacked as above. Palms press on Zhongwan point, fingers press on Jianli and Xiaowan points. Inhale, rub from right to left upward; exhale, rub from left to right downward. One inhale-exhale cycle equals one round, repeat eight to sixty-four times. Then reverse direction, same method and number of repetitions. Finally, do three pressing-and-breathing cycles.
Experience shows that holding the head with one hand (inner Laogong aligned with Baihui), and rotating and rubbing the stomach region with the other hand, with equal “following” and “meeting” rounds, is effective for gastric neurosis and cold stomach.
For stomach issues, add rubbing Zusanli. If due to liver qi invading the stomach, add rubbing Taichong, Yinlingquan, and Qimen.
Function: The middle burner connects upper and lower burners. This method opens the middle burner's qi, allowing smooth flow between upper and lower regions. Xiaowan is a key point for connecting upper and lower parts and opening the middle burner. Zhongwan is the front point of the stomach, crucial for treating stomach ailments. Combining this with Zusanli (a lower confluence point of the stomach meridian) enhances effectiveness. For liver qi invading the stomach, adding Taichong (the source point of the liver), Yanglingquan (the meeting point of the gallbladder), and Qimen (the front point of the liver) helps soothe the liver and regulate qi.
3. Rubbing and Pressing the Guanyuan Point
Movement: Hands stacked as above. Palms and fingers press on Qihai and Guanyuan points. Inhale, rub from right to left upward; exhale, rub from left to right downward. One inhale-exhale cycle equals one round, minimum eight times, maximum sixty-four times. Then reverse direction, same method and number of repetitions. Finally, do three pressing-and-breathing cycles.
Function: Guanyuan is the front point of the small intestine meridian, a convergence point of the three yin meridians and the Ren meridian, and also one of the body’s major health-enhancing points. Qihai is the sea of qi, where pure qi rises, serving as the center of Dan Tian breathing. If qi fails to descend from the middle burner, even if the lower burner is open, qi cannot ascend. After clearing Xiaowan and Zhongwan, use this point to facilitate qi movement. Avoid excessive rubbing on Qihai to prevent qi depletion. Regular rubbing on Qihai, Guanyuan, and Zusanli benefits those who are weak.
4. Rubbing and Pressing the Liver Area
Movement: Hands stacked as above. Palms press on the liver area. Inhale, rub from right to left upward; exhale, rub from left to right downward. One inhale-exhale cycle equals one round, minimum eight times, maximum sixty-four times. Then reverse direction, same method and number of repetitions. Finally, do three pressing-and-breathing cycles.
Experience suggests that for hepatitis patients, regularly rubbing Wangu (draining), Zhiyang (draining), Ganyu (draining), Taichong (draining), and Zusanli (tonifying) five points, each sixty-four times, is beneficial. Add rubbing Zhongwan if digestion is poor. For fever in hands and feet, add rubbing Neiguan (tonifying) and Sanyinjiao (tonifying). Perform in order from top to bottom.
Function: Qimen (front point of the liver) and Zhangmen (front point of the spleen) together treat liver and spleen disorders. This method helps soothe the liver, relieve depression, and treat hepatitis, rib pain, indigestion, splenomegaly, hiccups, etc.
Rubbing the small intestine’s Wangu point and the du meridian’s Zhiyang point clears heat from the small intestine and has a jaundice-reducing effect. Rubbing Ganyu and Taichong (source point of the liver meridian) helps soothe the liver and relieve depression. Rubbing Zusanli (lower confluence point of the stomach meridian) strengthens the spleen, removes dampness, aids urination, improves appetite, and promotes recovery.
5. Rubbing and Pressing the Shenshu Points
Movement: Lightly clench fists, use the back of the thumb or index finger to press on Shenshu points. Inhale, rub inward and downward; exhale, rub outward and upward. One inhale-exhale cycle equals one round, minimum eight times, maximum sixty-four times. Then reverse direction, same method and number of repetitions. Finally, do three pressing-and-breathing cycles.
For sciatica or gastrointestinal cold conditions, after rubbing Shenshu, add waist rubbing: inhale, palms from Huayang along the bladder meridian upward to Shenshu; exhale, palms downward. One up-down cycle counts as one. Minimum eight times, maximum thirty-two times. Finally, place palms on Shenshu and do three pressing-and-breathing cycles.
Function: This method nourishes the kidneys and collects qi, serving as auxiliary therapy for urinary and reproductive system disorders like nephritis. Regular practice without illness offers good preventive benefits.
6. Rubbing Yongquan
Movement: Use left thumb, index, and middle fingers to lift the toes of the left foot upward. Use the little fish-shaped area of the right palm to rub Yongquan forward and backward. Inhale, hand moves backward; exhale, hand moves forward. One inhale-exhale cycle equals one round, minimum eight times, maximum sixty-four times. Then switch to the right foot, same method and number of repetitions. This is primarily done sitting.
Function: Yongquan is the well point of the kidney meridian. Kidney water should rise. This method helps raise kidney water, enabling heart-kidney interaction, balancing fire and water, lowering blood pressure, nourishing the liver and eyesight, and treating headaches and dizziness.
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