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Acupressure Points for Relieving PMS, Cramps and Menstrual Discomfort.



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Working on these points can help you get better
quicker. You do not have to use all of these
points. Using just one or two of them whenever
you have a free hand can be effective.
Points (A) -- Mansion Cottage
Location: In the pelvic area, in the middle
of the crease where the leg joins the trunk
of the body. Benefits: Very important points
for releasing menstrual discomforts, cramps
and abdominal discomfort.
Points (B) -- Rushing Door
Location: In the pelvic area, in the middle
of the crease where the leg joins the trunk
of the body. Benefits: Very important points
for releasing menstrual discomforts, cramps
and abdominal discomfort.
Points (C) -- Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths below the belly
button. Benefits: Relieves PMS, menstrual cramps,
reproductive problems, irregular vaginal discharge,
irregular periods, and constipation that increases
menstrual pain.
Points (D) -- Gate Origin
Location: Four finger widths below the belly
button. Benefits: Relieves menstrual cramps,
reproductive problems, irregular vaginal discharge,
irregular menstrual periods, and incontinence.
Points (E) -- Sacral Points
Location: The acupressure points are on the
sacrum (at the base of the spine directly above
the tall bone) Benefits: help relieve menstrual
cramps and lower-back pain. Two minutes of steady,
firm pressure on these sacral points - by lying
down on your back with your hands, one on top
of the other, under the base of the spine helps
relax the uterus and relieve menstrual cramps.
Points (F) -- Womb and Vitals
Location: One to two finger widths outside the
sacrum (the large bony area at the base of the
spine) and midway between the top of the hipbone
and the base of the buttocks. Benefits: Relieves
pelvic tension, PMS, menstrual cramps, and urinary
problems.
Points (G) -- Three Yin Crossing
Caution: Do not stimulate
this point during the eighth and ninth months
of pregnancy.
Location: Four finger widths above the
inner anklebone close to the back of the shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves water retention, menstrual
cramps, irregular vaginal discharge, and genital
pain.
Points (H) -- Grandfather Grandson
Location: In the upper arch of the foot, one
thumb width from the ball of the foot. Benefits:
Relieves PMS, bloating, and menstrual and abdominal
cramps. |
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