It is said that pressure points are located on the body surface and at 365 palaces.Those are the in Oriental medicine, our body has life circulation fed by energy and nutrients. If this circulation called Qi (energy), Xue (blood) and Jin (body fluids) is smooth, we have a regular metabolism, leading to vitalized skin, body and mind.
For low-spirited people who are apt to feel a remaining fatigue, who cannot wake up easily in the morning or who have unhealthy skin.
Finger pressure massage for relaxation and recovery of vigor.
When you feel tired, low-spirited or depressed, "Yusen","Rokyu" and "Tenchu" are effective pressure points.
Tenchu
Bilateral protruding parts in the nape (lateral to median hollow). Finger pressure massage here is said to help alleviate insomnia and have a calming effect. It provides you with relaxation.
Rokyu
Point (almost center of palm) where tip of ring finger touches when fingers are bent towards palm. This pressure point is where fatigue is concentrated as the Chinese letter "Kyu" indicates. Press firmly with the thumb.
Yusen
Hollow in sole of foot when toes bent, which is a spring of vigor as the Chinese letter "Sen" indicates. Finger pressure massage here is said to alleviate malaise or fatigue. Press slowly and vertically against the skin with the thumb.
For people with cold feet or lower back, or those who have pale complexion, dull skin, spots or freckles.
Finger pressure massage for promoting stagnant blood circulation.
When your lower back or legs feel cold, when you look pale, or when you feel your blood circulation is stagnant, press the points of "Kekkai" and "Eifu".
Kekkai
Area three fingers above the knee cap on medial side. Finger pressure massage here is said to smooth stagnated flow and to promote blood circulation and alleviate cold in the hands and feet, hot flushes and hot head.
Eifu
Hollow behind earlobe. Finger pressure massage here is said to improve blood circulation in people with a pale complexion or dull skin.
For people with swell associated with fatigue or who are concerned about acne and pimples. Finger pressure massage for promoting excretion of waste products and impurities.
"Gokoku" and "Suibun" are the points to help prevent pimples and promote excretion of wastes.
Suibun
About 2 cm above navel. Finger pressure massage here is said to promote body fluid metabolism and excretion of waste products and impurities. It is also effective in improving lymph circulation and gastrointestinal activity. People who have occasional swell or who frequently feel thirsty should massage this pressure point.
Gokoku
Push the crossing point of bones of thumb and index finger and along the bone of index finger. Finger pressure massage here is said to be effective for acne and pimples and for adjusting gastrointestinal activities.
Shozan
The highest point on the center of the calf. Press the point when the legs are swollen or dull. Finger pressure when taking a bath is also effective.
