Acupressure Points for Relieving Water Retention and Bloating

Acupressure Points for Relieving Water Retention and Bloating, working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Points (A) — Sea of Energy
Location: Two finger widths directly below the belly button. Traditionally used for: Relieves water retention, chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas.

Points (B) — Shady Side of the Mountain
Location: On the inside of the leg below the knee and under the large bulge of the bone. Traditionally used for: Relieves knee problems, swelling, leg tension, varicose veins, edema, water retention, cramps.

Points (C) — Three Yin Crossing
Caution: Do not stimulate this point during the eighth and ninth months of pregnancy. Location: Four finger widths above the inner anklebone on the back inner border of the shinbone. Traditionally used for: Relieves water retention and edema, a special trigger point for vaginal complaints and swelling.

Points (D) — Illuminated Sea
Location: One thumb width below the inside of the anklebone. Traditionally used for: Relieves water retention, especially swollen ankles.

Points (E) — Blazing Valley
Location: On the middle of the arch of the foot midway between the outer tip of the big toe and the back of the heel. Traditionally used for: Relieves edema, especially swollen feet.

Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.