Introduction
Have you ever felt frustrated by tears flowing constantly? Symptoms of frequent tearing without emotional reasons are a common discomfort experienced by many people. While Western medicine refers to this as epiphora, traditional medicine views it as an imbalance of vital energy and blood. Fortunately, symptoms can be significantly alleviated through acupoint acupressure.
5 Effective Acupoints for Excessive Tearing
1. Jingming (晴明) — BL1
Location: Located at the inner corner of the eye, in the slightly concave area of the medial orbital wall. It is situated on the inner side of the closed corner, approximately 0.1 cun above the inner eye corner.
Effects: A representative acupoint for eye conditions, it improves eye fatigue, excessive tearing, and dry eye syndrome. By addressing problems related to the optic nerve, it is particularly effective at regulating tear secretion.
Acupressure Method: Slowly press for 5 seconds with the tip of your thumb, then release. Repeat this 3 times per day, approximately 10 times per session, being careful not to press too hard.
2. Chengqi (承泣) — ST1
Location: Located directly below the pupil, at the midpoint of the infraorbital rim (the bone below the eye). It is approximately 1cm below the eye, in the concave part of the bone.
Effects: It promotes blood circulation around the eye to regulate tear secretion. It is excellent at alleviating excessive tearing symptoms along with eye redness, eye pain, and eyelid drooping.
Acupressure Method: Gently massage in circular motions using the fingerprint area of your index finger. Perform for 1 minute on each eye, 2 times per day. Since the skin around the eye is sensitive, adjust the pressure accordingly.
3. Tongziliao (瞳子髎) — GB1
Location: Located approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer corner of the eye, in the concave area where the bone is hollow. It is located slightly outward from the very end of the outer eye corner.
Effects: An acupoint of the Gallbladder meridian, it improves circulation to the lateral aspect of the eye and alleviates excessive tearing, eye twitching, and eye pain. It normalizes tear regulation function while improving wrinkles at the outer corner of the eye.
Acupressure Method: Slowly press with your thumb for about 3 seconds, then release. Repeat 10-15 times on each side, 2 times per day. Applying pressure with a slight pulling sensation toward the temple is more effective.
4. Taiyang (太陽) — EX-HN5
Location: Located in the concave area between the outer corner of the eye and the outer end of the eyebrow. It is in the temple region, approximately 1.5cm between the eye and the ear.
Effects: As an extra point, it relieves overall eye fatigue and regulates tear secretion. Along with alleviating headaches and migraines, it fundamentally resolves excessive tearing by improving circulation around the eye.
Acupressure Method: Gently massage in circular motions using your middle and ring fingers. Perform for 1 minute on each area, 3 times per day. Breathing slowly while applying pressure enhances the relaxation effect.
5. Sizhukon (絲竹空) — TE23
Location: Located in the concave area at the outer end of the eyebrow. It is in the hollow area slightly outward from the very tip of the eyebrow.
Effects: An acupoint of the Triple Burner meridian, it relieves tension in the muscles around the eye. It improves excessive tearing, dry eye syndrome, and eye twitching, while also alleviating headaches caused by eye fatigue.
Acupressure Method: Slowly press with your middle finger for 5 seconds, then release for 3 seconds. Repeat 15 times on each eyebrow area, 2 times per day. Pressing too hard can trigger headaches, so maintain appropriate pressure.
5-Minute Self-Care Routine
Performing this routine immediately upon waking is most effective.
Step 1 (1 minute): Slowly apply acupressure to Jingming 10 times with your thumb. Starting from the inner corner of the eye promotes circulation.
Step 2 (1 minute): Massage Chengqi with your index finger in circular motions. Move gently along the bone below the eye.
Step 3 (1 minute): Apply acupressure to Tongziliao, Taiyang, and Sizhukon in order for 30 seconds each. Progress from the outer to inner aspect of the eye.
Step 4 (1 minute): Gently tap the entire area around the eye with both fingers to finish. This provides a final boost to blood circulation.
Step 5 (1 minute): With your eyes closed, repeatedly open and close your eyes wide 5 times. This relaxes the eye muscles and normalizes blood circulation.
Tip: Rinsing your eyes with warm water after acupressure doubles the circulation-promoting effect. In the evening, repeat the same routine about 1 hour before bed, but at slightly lower intensity.
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