Where is Hoan Khieu Acupoint located? What effect?

Hoan Khieu acupuncture point is one of the important acupuncture points closely related to human health. So what is Hoan Khieu acupuncture point? Where is Hoan Khieu Acupoint located?

The human body has up to 365 acupuncture points scattered in many different locations. In particular, Hoan Kieu point is located in a hidden position, so it is difficult for us to detect the existence of this acupuncture point. Therefore, many people wonder where Hoan Kieu point is located, what effect does Hoan Khieu acupuncture point have. To answer this question, let's come to the article below.

What is Hoan Khieu Acupoint?

Hoan Khieu acupuncture point has many different names such as: Be Xu, Be Yen, Busy Cot, Tan Cot, Hoan Cot, Khu Trung, and Phan Trung. But in general, it is all names to refer to a acupuncture point located in the buttocks. The name Hoan Khieu is also given based on the way this acupuncture point is determined, that is: The patient needs to perform the movement of bending the legs (kieu) in the opposite direction to the buttocks (complete). Thus, the position where the heel touches the buttocks is the place where the Hoan Kieu point appears.

To be more specific, Hoan Kieu point belongs to Giap At Kinh, which is the 30th acupuncture point of Kinh Dam, in the group of Hui Duong Cuu Cham. The acupoint comes from the Thai Duong Sutra, which includes a sub-circuit of the Thai Duong Sutra.

Where is Hoan Khieu's acupuncture point, not everyone knows

How to locate Hoan Khieu acupuncture point?

The position of Hoan Kieu acupoint is located in the buttocks area, so determining the acupoint also becomes more difficult than other acupuncture points. To find the exact location of this acupuncture point, you can do it in 1 of 2 ways:

  • Method 1: Lie on your side, bend your lower leg up and straighten your upper body. The junction of the femoral trochanter and the sacral cleft at the lateral 1⁄3 position is the location of the acupoint.
  • Method 2: Lie on your stomach and bend your legs so that your feet touch your buttocks. The place where the two parts meet is the position of Hoan Kieu point.

The effect of Hoan Khieu acupuncture point

Hoan Khieu acupuncture point has many wonderful effects. In ancient books mentioned about the common uses can be mentioned as: 

  • Relieves hip pain.
  • Relieves sciatica pain , especially when changing seasons. 
  • Improve swelling, inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses and foreign agents entering the hip joint. 
  • Support in the treatment of dyskinesia for people with hemiplegia .

Hoan Khieu acupuncture point is effective in treating hip pain 

How to combine Hoan Khieu acupoints with other acupuncture points? 

In order to maximize the healing power of Hoan Kieu point , do not ignore the unique combination of Hoan Khieu point with other acupuncture points. Specifically: 

  • Combined with Huyen Chung acupuncture point and Duong Lang Tuyen point to treat rheumatism and defeat. 
  • Combine with Thua Son acupuncture point to help treat sciatica
  • Combined with Noi Dinh acupoint will effectively improve dysmenorrhea .
  • Combined with Thai Khe point , Chi Yin point , Duong Phu point , Duong Lang Tuyen point to help treat leg numbness. 
  • Combine with Trung Doc point , Duong Lang Tuyen point and Phong Thi point to help treat thigh pain. 
  • Combined with Tu San Ly point , Giai Khe point and Duong Lang Tuyen point will support recovery for patients with hemiplegia. 
  • Combine with Yeu Du point to help treat rheumatism. 
  • Combined with Khau Khu point and Duong Lang Quan point, it helps to relieve knee pain and thigh pain, especially in middle-aged and elderly people. 

Hoan Kieu acupressure is very suitable for people with knee pain 

How to act on Hoan Khieu acupuncture point? 

Healing by impacting on Hoan Kieu point includes 2 main methods: Acupuncture and acupressure. To do this, follow these instructions:

How to acupressure:

  • Step 1: First of all, you determine the exact position of Hoan Kieu point and then press the point with your thumb with a moderate force. 
  • Step 2: When pressing, pay attention to feel the buttock area a bit numb, then spread to the leg, it means you have acupressure properly. 
  • Step 3: Ideally, you should acupressure for 2-3 minutes each time and continuously daily until the illness subsides. 

How to Acupuncture:

  • Step 1: Similar to acupressure, you determine the location of the acupuncture point, then use the needle to insert the acupressure point. 
  • Step 2: When acupuncture, you pay attention to insert the needle about 2 - 3 cun deep, the needle point is directed to 2 sides and the acupuncture time lasts from 10 - 15 minutes. However, acupuncture should only be performed at reputable medical facilities, because this method can bring many life-threatening risks. 

Note when impacting on Hoan Khieu point 

When acupuncture and acupressure Hoan Khieu , you need to note the following principles to avoid unpredictable consequences: 

  • Do not do acupuncture when there are open wounds or injuries at the acupuncture point. 
  • No acupuncture, acupressure for pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. 
  • No acupuncture for people with chronic diseases. 
  • Do not do acupuncture when you are too hungry, too full, or right after using a stimulant. 

Acupuncture should be performed by skilled physicians 

Above is the basic information about the effect and location of Hoan Kiem point . Hoan Khieu acupuncture point brings a lot of unexpected effects, so you should do this reflexology regularly to improve your overall health! 


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