The exact location and function of Fengfu. Why can’t moxibustion be used in Fengfu?

1 The exact location map of Fengfu

Location: Fengfu is on a line in the middle of the back, on the neck, one inch straight above the middle of the hairline, at the place where hair begins to grow. That is, the edge of the hair. Use the middle knuckle of your thumb to make an upward motion on this edge, which is 1 inch.

Acupoint selection: Sit upright, tilt your head slightly forward, one finger horizontally above the middle of the back hairline, in the depression below the high bone, press where the pain is obvious. 2 The role of Fengfu

The name Fengfu means that the air of Du Vein absorbs moisture and turns into wind here. The material of this point is the Yang Qi from the Heavenly Department coming from the Yamen Point. After arriving at this point, this Qi dissipates heat and absorbs moisture and turns into the wind that circulates in the Heavenly Department. This point is an important source of the Heavenly Wind Qi. , has the effect of clearing and resuscitation, and is mainly used to treat headaches, strong neck, dizziness, sore throat, aphonia, madness, stroke, etc. 3 Why can’t moxibustion be used at Fengfu?

Fengfu is an acupoint that disperses wind and absorbs moisture. Wind likes to invade the head and often causes headaches. Massaging Fengfu acupoint can improve blood circulation, but moxibustion is not allowed. , Moxibustion is fire and heat, and fire borrows the force of wind. If moxibustion is done on Fengfu, the wind evil will become more rampant, and running around in the body will aggravate the symptoms of headache. 4 What are the benefits of pressing Fengfu?

Fengfu is a commonly used acupuncture point in clinical Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "wind is the root of all diseases", and many diseases are caused by wind or wind first. All diseases caused by wind evil, including stroke, madness, hysteria and other mental illnesses caused by internal wind, headaches, dizziness, strong neck pain, sore throat, aphonia, red and swollen eyes and other diseases caused by internal and external wind, can be treated through this method. Press and rub Fengfu to open the acupoints and allow evil to come out, thereby achieving the purpose of treatment or prevention.