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Knead the acupoints: knead the center of upper abdomen (Rn12), below the free ends of the eleventh ribs (Lr13), both sides of the navel (St25), and along the midline of the lower abdomen, about 20-30 times each. |
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Rub the abdomen: Cross the palms and rub over the upper, middle and lower abdominal regions respectively. Rubbing first in a clockwise and then in a counterclockwise manner about 30-50 times. |
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Rub the lower abdomen: use the sides of the little finger to press on sides of the navel, scrub up and down over the lower abdomen, 30 times. |
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Digital-press the lower abdomen: use the middle finger to tap on the midline of lower abdomen, about 50 times. These should transmit a feeling of tingling to the external genital organs. |
This massage can relieve gastric discomfort, indigestion, distension, and also benefit constipation, as well as menstrual and sexual dysfunction.
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| Massage to promote the abdominal region |
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