Introduction
Many people experience sudden dizziness and mental cloudiness. There are various causes such as overwork, stress, and low blood sugar, but in traditional Chinese medicine, this is viewed as a deficiency of Qi (气) or insufficient blood circulation. If it’s not an emergency situation, you can clarify your consciousness and restore bodily function through acupoint pressing.
5 Acupoints Effective for Loss of Consciousness
1. Yongquan — KI1
Location: On the front part of the sole of the foot, when the toes are curled, it is located in a depression (a small hollow) in the front third of the sole.
Effects: As the first acupoint on the kidney meridian, it activates Qi throughout the entire body. It quickly improves dizziness and mental cloudiness through consciousness recovery, fatigue improvement, and actions that move excess heat downward.
Pressing Method: While sitting or lying down, place one foot on the other knee. Repeatedly press the Yongquan area with your thumb tip for 3 seconds, then release for 2 seconds. Practice for 1 minute on each foot, 2-3 times daily.
2. Shaoshang — LU11
Location: About 0.1 cun from the outer (pinky side) corner of the thumbnail of the thumb.
Effects: As the last acupoint on the lung meridian, it deepens breathing and awakens consciousness. It is traditionally known as an emergency acupoint for regaining consciousness in emergency situations. It simultaneously relieves anxiety and feelings of oppression.
Pressing Method: Press Shaoshang firmly with the thumbnail of your opposite hand. Repeat pressing for 3 seconds at a time, 15-20 times until you feel slight discomfort. Alternate between both hands and press immediately when consciousness becomes cloudy.
3. Laogong — PC8
Location: In the center of the palm, where the tip of the middle finger touches when you make a fist.
Effects: An acupoint on the heart meridian that calms the mind and soothes the nerves. It strengthens heart function to improve blood supply to the brain and alleviates stress-related mental cloudiness and mental anxiety.
Pressing Method: In a comfortable position, open one palm. With the thumb of your opposite hand, massage the Laogong area in circular motions. Gently stimulate for 2 minutes, then breathe deeply. It is effective to practice 2 times daily, morning and evening.
4. Shangyang — LI1
Location: About 0.1 cun from the outer (thumb side) corner of the index finger’s thumbnail.
Effects: As the starting point of the large intestine meridian, it promotes Qi circulation throughout the body. It has various effects including consciousness recovery, body activation, and temperature regulation of the skin, and also improves digestive discomfort that appears with dizziness.
Pressing Method: With fingers extended, locate Shangyang precisely with the thumb of your opposite hand. Repeat pressing firmly for 3 seconds, 20 times until you feel discomfort. Stimulate both hands alternately and continue until consciousness clears.
5. Shaozhong — HT9
Location: 0.1 cun from the inner (ring finger side) corner of the pinky finger’s thumbnail.
Effects: As the last acupoint on the heart meridian, it calms the body and mind and restores consciousness. It is particularly effective for mental-related symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, and mental cloudiness, and also normalizes heartbeat.
Pressing Method: With the pinky finger extended, press Shaozhong with the thumb of your opposite hand. Repeat pressing for 3-5 seconds, 15 times until you feel slight discomfort. Stimulate both hands alternately and proceed with deep breathing.
5-Minute Self-Care Routine
This is a quick pressing technique you can practice when you feel your consciousness becoming cloudy. First, press Shaoshang (LU11) and Shangyang (LI1) firmly on both hands for 1 minute each. Next, massage Laogong (PC8) for 1 minute, and if you can extend your feet, stimulate Yongquan (KI1) for 1 minute. Finally, press Shaozhong (HT9) for 1 minute to finish. Throughout the entire process, breathe deeply and stimulate at a level where you feel slight discomfort. When you practice this routine, most people experience their consciousness clearing and their body becoming activated within 1-2 minutes.
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