Dadun acupoint(LR 1) belongs to the liver meridian of Foot-Jueyin,which is commonly used for hernia, abdominal pain, enuresis, obliteration, five types of stranguria, hematuria and other urinary system diseases; menstruation Irregularity, uterine bleeding, vaginal contraction etc other menstrual diseases.
Location of Dadun Acupoint
On the lateral side of the the big toe, .1 cun from the corner of the nail.
What is Dadun Acupoint used for?
1. Relieve treatment of cerebral caused by cerebral blood, epilepsy, lethargy, etc.;
2. Relieve treatment of hernia, vaginal contraction, pain in the vagina, bleeding, abdominal pain, orchitis, penile pain, spermatic neuralgia, functional uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, uterine prolapse, etc.;
3. Relieve treatment of constipation, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, epigastric pain, hematuria, enuresis, etc.;
4. Relieve treatment of diabetes, dizziness, cold, etc.
5. For calming and restoring the mind.
Dadun Acupoint Therapy
Massage method
1. Sit cross-legged, press the Dadun acupoint on the right foot with the left thumb, Press 15 times counterclockwise, then Press 15 times clockwise,press on the left foot with the right hand as before.
2. Shiatsu Dadun point for 7-8 seconds, exhale slowly, repeat about 10 times before going to bed every day.
3. Tap Dadun 100 times with thumb or index finger.
For relieving fatigue
Condition: Sleep late, wake up fatigue in the morning.
Method: Use index finger to press Dadun acupoint,turn right 10 times, and then turn left 10 times. Press repeatedly until you feel refreshed.
For relieving poor sleep at night
Condition:Long-term not enough sleep,leading to neurasthenia.
Method: Use thumb to forcefully press Dadun acupoint for 7 or 8 seconds, exhale slowly, and press it repeatedly.
For Irregular menstruation
Condition: Uncertain cycle, abnormal bleeding, abdominal pain before menstruation.
Method: Press Dadun acupoint strongly for 7 or 8 seconds, exhale slowly, and press again.
For Orchitis
Conditions: high fever, swelling, inflammation, pain.
Method: Spa feet in hot water and knead Dadun points for 20 minutes each time.
For trigeminal neuralgia
Spa your feet with hot water before going to bed every day, and then press the acupoints with hands for 20-30 minutes. Pain in left face and press right toe,Pain in right face and press left toe, In addition to curing diseases, the Dadun point is beneficial for health care, which can treat lethargy and refresh. When applying acupressure, press for 7-8 seconds, then slowly exhale, repeat about 10 times before going to bed every day.
For relieving anxiety
When applying acupressure, press for 7-8 seconds, then slowly exhale, repeat about 10 times before going to bed every day.
Moxibustion at Dadun Point
Before moxibustion, disinfected the Dadun acupoint with alcohol, and using burning upper part moxa stick with height of 0.5 cm and the diameter of 0.5 cm to place on the skin of Da Dun. When you feel a little burning pain, use tweezers to remove the remaining moxa sticks, five-unit each time. used for uterine bleeding, menstrual disorders, menstrual flow and other gynecological diseases.
Acupuncture at Dadun Point
0.1 cun beside the corner of the nail on the outside of the big toe.
Direction of needle: from the side of the dorsal foot to the direction of the plantar bottom and the back of the toe form an angle of 90°
Depth of needle: 0.1-0.2 cun, keeping the needle for 15 minutes;
Compatibility of Dadun acupoint
Combined with Shuigou, Baihui, Zhongchong,used for refreshing, heatstroke, etc;
Combined with Baihui,Tanzhong, Shenmen, Fenglong, Sanyinjiao, used for reducing phlegm, soothe the nerves;
Combined with Geshu,Xuehai, Diji, Sanyinjiao, Taichong, used for promoting blood circulation,irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding caused by stagnation of liver Qi and blood stasis.
Combined with Qi Hai,Guilai, Xuehai, Sanyinjiao,Yinbai, used for metrorrhagia, menorrhagia etc.
Combined with Guanyuan, Yingu, Taixi,used for blood in urine caused by yin deficiency and internal heat.
Combined with Zhongji, Guanyuan, Qihai, Zusanli,used for invigorating the spleen and Qi, spleen deficiency and enuresis.
Combined with QiHai, Zhongji, Xingjian, used for lower abdominal pain due to stagnation of Qi.
