Acupuncture facial rejuvenation that is based on the channel system specifically performs the following functions:
- Promotes free flow of Qi and Blood and opens the channel system
- Regulates yin and yang
- Regulates excess and deficiency
REN Channel--the REN channel collects the body's yin energy, regulates all the yin channels of the body. It treats problem in the abdomen. chest, neck, head and face, as well as corresponding internal organ diseases.
Many points from REN channel can be used for the treatment of anti0aging, weight management, and breast enlargement.
- REN 6--swelling of the face, aging, hair loss, withered complexion
- REN 4--weak constitution, aging, lusterless complexion, chronic disease
- REN 12--weak digestion and dampness in middle Jiao with yellow and withered complexion as well as dark spots and puffiness of the yes and face
- REN 24-- swelling of the face, wrinkles around the lips
DU Channel--the DU channel collects the body's yang energy and regulates all the yang channels of the body. Many of the points from the DU channel treat mental disorders, heat disease, back, neck and head problem, as well as corresponding internal organ disease.
- DU10--releases wind as heat in the skin layers
- DU14--clears heat, resolves dark spots
- DU4--promotes lustrous skin, reduces facial swelling
Large Intestine (LI) Channel--the hand yang ming channel is full of Qi and Blood. It performs the functions of expelling toxins from the body, which directly related to the healthy condition of skin. Many points from the LI channel treat conditions of the head, face, skin, as well as warm febrile disease and weight loss.
- LI4--facial wrinkles, facial discolorations, sagging eyes, spasm or facial muscles
- LI9, LI10--promotes Qi and Blood flow to the facial area, clears toxic heat from the skin
- LI11--facial discolorations and dark spots, red and swollen eyes
Stomach (ST) Channel--the foot yang ming channel is most important channel in the body for acupuncture facial rejuvenation. It treat digestive conditions, face, head, neck, nose and mouth problems, weight problem, and facial beauty related concerns, points from the channel treat dull complexion, facial discolorations and age spots, wrinkles, sagging of the face, sensitive skin, eye bags, and puffiness.
- ST1, ST2--wrinkles around the eyes, eye bags, dark under eye circles
- ST3--wrinkles around the eyes, eye bags, dark under eye circles, facial sagging, dull complexion, dark spots, facia discoloration
- ST6, ST7--sagging of chin and neck, age spots
- ST8--forehead wrinkles, drooping upper eyelid
- ST36--dull complexion, sagging face, wrinkles due to Qi deficiency, eye bags
Spleen (SP) Channel--is paired with ST channel, the base for postnatal energy. Seated in the body's center, its functions of transportation and transformation are crucial for healthy and beautiful skin. It transforms dampness, firms and lifts skin and muscles, improves dull complexion and rough skin, promotes healthy skin tone and regulates weight problems.
- SP6, SP10--dark and age spots, facial discoloration, dark under eye circles
- SP9--puffiness of eyes, eye bags, swelling of face, overweight due to dampness accumulation
Urinary Bladder (UB) Channel--as longest channel in the body, it passes the face, head, and back all the way to the lower extremities. Many of the corresponding back shu points treat facial rejuvenation concerns that are related to the imbalance of internal organ functions. They regulate the endocrine system, promote weight loss, improve complexion and clear sensitive conditions.
- UB2-wrinkle, puffy eyes
- UB12--sensitive skin
- UB13--dry and sensitive skin
- UB15--nourish Shen, beautify face
- UB17--sensitive skin, wrinkles caused by dry skin, dark spots
- UB18--dry/oil skin, dark spots
- UB20--dry skin, withered complexion, puffy and sagging eyes and face, early aging
- UB21--loose faial muscles and sagging
- UB22-puffy face, sensitive skin
- UB23--dry skin, wrinkles skin, age spots, dark under eye circles, early aging
- UB43--withered complexion, sagging face
- UB60--dark spots
Kidney (KI) Channel--paired with UB channel, rules the reproductive systems, growth and agin, regulates water metabolism, and water distribution, and governs bones and marrow.
- KI1--facial swelling
- KI3--dry skin, dark or age spots, withered complexion
Liver (LIV) Channel--many points in this channel are used to sooth liver Qi stagnation.
- LIV2--lusterless complexion, dark spots
- LIV3--wrinkles, dark spots
Gallbladder (GB) Channel--many points from this channel treat facial beauty concern locally
- GB1--wrinkles around eyes (crow's feet)
- GB14--sagging eyelid, wrinkled forehead
- GB20--dry and sensitive skin
- GB31--sensitive skin
- GB44--facial sagging
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