Gate Origin CV4:
Location: Four finger widths below the belly button.
Benefits: Relieves menstrual cramps, irregular periods, and incontinence.
Three Yin Crossing SP6:
Caution: Do not stimulate this point during the eighth and ninth month of pregnancy.
Location: Four finger widths above the inner anklebone close to the back of the shinbone.
Benefits: Relieves water retention, menstrual cramps, genital pain.
Grandfather Grandson SP4:
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.
Note: You do not have to use all these points. Using
just one or two, using the exercises on the following page, can still
be effective:
Daily
acupressure can relieve the bloating, breast tenderness, and abdominal
cramping associated with menstruation. This kind of natural
treatment method takes longer to produce results, but has none of the
side effects of drugs.
Acupressure For Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS):
Acupressure Points For PMS:
Rushing Door SP12
Mansion Cottage SP13:
These two points are very important for releasing menstrual discomforts.
Location: In the pelvic area, in the middle of the crease where the leg joins the trunk of the body.
Benefits: Relieves menstrual cramps and abdominal discomfort.
Sea Of Energy CV6:
Location: Two finger widths below the belly button.
Benefits: Relieves PMS, cramps, irregular periods, and constipation that increases menstrual pain.