🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Ten Tuina Techniques are one of ancient Chinese methods for health preservation. Through gentle massage of various body parts, they aim to regulate qi, activate blood circulation, prevent disease, and strengthen the body.
First Technique: Circulate Primordial Qi. Place the right hand on the Pofeng (fontanelle), the left hand on the occipital bone, and rotate each for 36 times. Then rub both hands together until warm, and circle-massage the corners of both eyes 36 times.
Second Technique: Nourish the Brain. Place both palms on the forehead (frontal region), rotating and circling for 55 times.
Third Technique: Rub the Eyes. Use fingertip pads to massage around both eye sockets 36 times each. Then gently press the eyeballs with fingers 36 times. Continue until slight tearing occurs. With consistent practice, even at age 70, eyes remain clear and reading under lamplight remains possible.
Fourth Technique: Preserve Youthfulness. Rub both cheeks (zygomatic bones) in circles 36 times. Then gently push from the forehead down to the chin 36 times.
Fifth Technique: Brighten Mingtang. From the xiphoid process of the sternum to the upper abdomen (Mingtang area), place both palms one above the other, rotating and massaging the heart-stomach region 36 times. Then cross arms in front, massage both breasts 36 times, followed by massaging both sides of the spine from top to bottom 36 times. Finally, return to the Mingtang area and massage another 36 times.
Sixth Technique: Support the Spine (Jiāo). First, circle-massage both lower back areas with both palms 55 times. Then use hollow fists to tap the waist and buttocks. Cross hands in front, press and point at both Jianjing acupoints (where the fingertips meet when crossing arms over shoulders). Then press and point at Dazhui (the seventh cervical vertebra spinous process), and continue down the Governor Vessel points such as Shenzhu (third thoracic vertebra spinous process), Mingmen (second lumbar vertebra spinous process), all the way to Changqiang (at the midpoint between the coccyx tip and anus). Press each vertebra point clearly—count silently.
Seventh Technique: Relax Arms. Extend both arms forward straight, rotate them 36 times. Then cross hands, hug shoulders, and massage shoulders 36 times. Finally, cross arms around elbows and massage elbows 36 times.
Eighth Technique: Calm the Heels. Massage both knees 36 times. Then rub and clasp the heart, popliteal fossa, and inner/outer ankles 55 times each. Finally, gently rub the perineal area 36 times.
Ninth Technique: Activate the Ears. Lightly press both ear canals with palms 36 times. Then cover ears with hands, tap the occiput with fingers, perform "Tapping the Heavenly Drum" 36 times, while simultaneously clacking teeth 36 times.
Tenth Technique: Rinse the Spring. Lightly press the upper and lower gums with both hands, massage tooth roots 36 times. Then rotate the tongue clockwise and counterclockwise inside the mouth 36 times each. Finally, clack teeth 36 times, swallow saliva slowly when full, guiding it mentally to the dantian.