The human body has numerous acupoints that safeguard our health. Among them, one acupoint is most relevant to every woman: Sanyinjiao. The health benefits of Sanyinjiao are astonishing; it can regulate menstruation and beautify the skin, as well as strengthen the spleen and soothe the liver. It is hailed as a "sacred acupoint for gynecology," and its effects are intertwined with a woman's entire life!
Where exactly is the Sanyinjiao acupoint?
For massage to be effective, locating the acupoints is crucial. The Sanyinjiao acupoint is located at the intersection of several major meridians in the body, three inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia. It is the meeting point of the spleen, kidney, and liver meridians.
To find the location faster, try this exercise with me. Sit upright with your knees bent at a right angle. On the inside of your ankle joint, bring your four fingers together and trace upwards along the tip of your inner ankle (the highest point of the inner ankle bone) to the corresponding point on the other side. This is about four finger-widths above the upper edge of your inner ankle. The Sanyinjiao acupoint is located in the depression at the edge of the tibia directly above the tip of your ankle (about the width of four fingers when your hand is placed horizontally).
The Sanyinjiao acupoint is known as the "sacred acupoint for gynecology" because women rely on blood as their foundation, and blood is essential for its function. This acupoint is particularly effective in promoting blood circulation and can regulate the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians, thus having a very good conditioning effect on the treatment of various gynecological diseases.
Four major functions of the Sanyinjiao acupoint
The Sanyinjiao acupoint holds special significance for women. So, what are the specific functions of the Sanyinjiao acupoint? They mainly include the following:
1. Makes your skin beautiful!
Every day at 11 a.m., when the spleen meridian is at its peak, massaging the Sanyinjiao acupoint on both legs for 20 minutes each can expel dampness and turbidity from the body, restoring smooth and delicate skin. Skin diseases such as eczema, urticaria, and allergies are all caused by dampness and turbidity in the body.
2. Warming the uterus promotes libido
Every evening between 5 and 7 pm, when the kidney meridian is at its peak, vigorously massage the Sanyinjiao acupoint on each leg for about 15 minutes. This can nourish the uterus and ovaries and promote the smooth flow of the Ren, Du, and Chong meridians. Moreover, by tonifying the kidneys, it has a very good effect on enhancing libido in middle-aged women.
3. Prevent menstrual irregularities
The appearance of spots, acne, and wrinkles on a woman's face is actually related to irregular menstruation. Simply massaging the Sanyinjiao acupoint for 15 minutes each night between 9 pm and 11 pm, when the Sanjiao meridian is at its peak, can regulate menstruation and remove spots, acne, and wrinkles.
4. Maintain stable blood pressure
Sanyinjiao is an acupoint that can regulate blood pressure. When your blood pressure is too high or too low, massage the Sanyinjiao points on both legs for 20 minutes each day between 11 am and 1 pm, when the Heart Meridian is at its peak. If you persist for two or three months, your blood pressure can be regulated to a normal level.
Sanyinjiao is a magical acupoint that allows a woman's charm to continue to radiate. Regularly massaging Sanyinjiao can help women stay young throughout their lives. Every woman who loves beauty and health should know about this health-preserving acupoint.
