Facial reflexology chart

Author: Zhang Jingde
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that: "The twelve meridians and three hundred sixty-five collaterals have their blood and qi ascend to the face and flow through the orifices. The body fluids of the qi are all diffused over the face." Among the twelve meridians, the three yang meridians of the hands and feet, as well as the Heart meridian (Shaoyin) and Liver meridian (Jueyin) of the foot, all distribute to the face. The remaining yin meridians combine with their corresponding interior-exterior meridians to ascend to the head and face. The eight extraordinary meridians also run through the head and face, linking the face to the zang-fu organs and limbs as an organic whole. Therefore, the face is the gathering place for the blood and qi of all parts of the body and the reflection center for the zang-fu organs, limbs, and meridians. Due to the rich blood and qi supply and thin, delicate skin of the face, it is highly sensitive to reflecting internal diseases. As a result, when a person is ill, changes often appear on the facial features. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon systematically describes the specific projection areas of the five zang and six fu organs, as well as the four limbs and hundred bones, on the face, giving them holographic diagnostic significance. This facial reflex zone chart is based on the records of The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon and clinical summaries, making it an important guide for diagnosing and treating diseases.
Localization and Indications of Facial Reflex Zones:
Head and Face: The midpoint of the forehead.
Indications: Head and face diseases, brain disorders.
Throat: The midpoint of the line connecting the head and face to the lung.
Indications: Sore throat, globus hystericus, etc.
Lung: The midpoint of the line connecting the ends of the eyebrows.
Indications: Cough, asthma, and other respiratory diseases.
Heart: Located at the lowest point of the bridge of the nose, exactly at the midpoint of the line connecting the inner canthi of the eyes.
Indications: Palpitations, insomnia, etc.
Liver: The midpoint of the line connecting the heart zone and spleen zone.
Indications: Liver diseases and pain in the hypochondria.
Gallbladder: On both sides of the liver zone, directly below the inner canthi of the eyes, at the same horizontal level as the liver zone.
Indications: Cholecystitis, gallstones, etc.
Spleen: Located at the tip of the nose.
Indications: Poor appetite, abdominal distension, indigestion, etc.
Stomach: On both sides of the spleen, slightly above the center of the alae nasi.
Indications: Stomach pain, stomach distension, nausea, vomiting.
Bladder: At the intersection of the upper one-third and lower two-thirds of the philtrum, corresponding to the position of the Shuigou acupoint.
Indications: Dysmenorrhea, pain in the genital area, lower back pain.
Uterus: Overlaps with the bladder zone.
Large Intestine: Directly below the outer canthi of the eyes, at the lower edge of the zygomatic bone.
Indications: Constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.
Small Intestine: Medial to the zygomatic bone, at the same horizontal level as the liver and gallbladder zones.
Indications: Diarrhea.
Kidney: Located in the cheek, where the horizontal line of the ala nasi intersects the vertical line of the temple.
Indications: Enuresis, retention of urine, etc.
Umbilicus: Slightly below the kidney zone.
Indications: Pain around the navel.
Chest (Breast): Slightly above the inner canthi of the eyes.
Indications: Chest pain, chest tightness, insufficient milk production after childbirth, etc.
Back: In front of the tragus of the ear.
Indications: Back and waist pain.
Shoulder: In the zygomatic area, below the outer canthi of the eyes, at the upper edge of the zygomatic bone, at the same horizontal level as the small intestine zone.
Indications: Shoulder and arm pain, periarthritis of the shoulder.
Arm: Posterior to the shoulder zone, above the zygomatic arch, at the lower edge of the zygomatic bone.
Indications: Arm pain.
Hand: Below the arm zone.
Indications: Swelling of the back of the hand, pain in the fingers.
Inner Thigh: The inner side of the thigh. The reflex zone is approximately 0.5 inches near the corner of the mouth.
Indications: Pain in the inner thigh.
Thigh: At the intersection of the upper one-third and lower two-thirds of the line connecting the earlobe to the mandibular angle.
Indications: Thigh pain or difficulty in movement.
Knee: The midpoint of the dental arches, corresponding to the location of the Jiache acupoint.
Indications: Knee and joint pain.
Calf: In front of the mandibular angle, at the upper edge of the mandible.
Indications: Cramps in the calf, calf pain.
Foot: In front of the calf reflex zone, directly below the outer canthi of the eyes, at the upper edge of the mandible.
Indications: Swelling and pain in the foot.
Diagnosis Using Facial Reflex Zones:
The Spiritual Pivot states: "The five colors appear in their respective regions; observe their sinking and floating to know the depth; observe the paleness to see the outcome; observe the dispersion to know the distance; observe the vertical and horizontal distribution to know the location of the disease." This indicates that once a disease occurs in the body, changes in color and morphology appear in the corresponding facial regions. By observing these changes, the specific affected zang-fu organ can be identified. For example, the space between the eyebrows is the lung zone, where lung diseases often manifest abnormalities. If the lung qi is deficient, the lung zone appears (bright) white; if there is blood stasis, it appears purplish-black.
An old saying goes, "A flat Yintang indicates a firm destiny palace," meaning a wide and symmetrical Yintang, with relaxed brows, is auspicious. For instance, the midpoint of the line connecting the inner canthi of the eyes is the heart zone. If a woman or child has excessively wide or narrow nasal bridges, they are likely to have weakened or malformed hearts. The upper part of the philtrum is the reflex zone for the uterus and bladder. A normal philtrum is well-aligned, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, with moderate depth, clear, and symmetrical edges, indicating healthy development of the reproductive and urinary systems, as well as normal menstrual and reproductive functions in women. Women with narrow and elongated philtrums are prone to dysmenorrhea and uterine prolapse. A philtrum that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom often suggests retroverted or retroflexed uterus, often causing lower back pain during menstruation, and severe cases may affect fertility. A short and shallow philtrum in men may lead to impotence or premature ejaculation. If the philtrum area appears dark, it may indicate nephrotic syndrome or uremia. A grayish and dull philtrum area is often seen in impotence, male infertility, excessive sexual exertion, premature ejaculation, and male urinary system diseases, as well as cervical erosion, adnexal inflammation, ovarian cysts, and headaches. The spleen zone is the area above the philtrum, and the stomach zone is the alae nasi. A normal nose appears symmetrical, with a reddish-yellow hue that is subtle and lustrous. If the tip of the nose is yellow, it indicates internal damp-heat; if the tip of the nose is yellow but lacks luster, it indicates qi deficiency with phlegm; if the tip of the nose is pale, it indicates qi and blood deficiency, often seen in children with spleen deficiency, poor digestion, or food stagnation; people with weak stomach and digestive problems often have a yellow complexion. The liver zone may have a greenish-yellow skin tone or dark brown spots or patches, often accompanied by a dull complexion, suggesting liver diseases. If the liver zone shows a crab-claw-like telangiectasia extending to the center of the eyebrows, it may indicate cirrhosis.
Research shows that the diagnostic method in The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, which determines zang-fu organ diseases based on changes in facial color and morphology, has a certain scientific basis. Additionally, observing the floating and sinking of the five colors on the face can reveal the depth of the disease; observing the luster and dullness of the five colors can predict the prognosis; observing the scattered and clustered patterns of the five colors can determine the duration of the illness. For example, a subtle and lustrous facial color indicates a mild illness, while a dull and withered color indicates a severe illness. If the five colors do not spread upward, it suggests the condition is worsening; if the five colors gradually fade from top to bottom, it suggests the disease is improving. The appearance of the five colors on the face is related to the corresponding areas of the zang-fu organs. The face is divided into two layers: the inner layer belongs to the five zang, and the outer layer belongs to the six fu. If the five colors change from the outer layer to the inner layer, it indicates the disease is progressing from the fu to the zang; if the five colors change from the inner layer to the outer layer, it indicates the disease is progressing from the zang to the fu.
Treatment Using Facial Reflex Zones:
The application of facial reflex zones is very broad, and clinical methods commonly include acupuncture, acupressure, or massage of the corresponding facial areas to treat diseases. The selection of facial reflex zones is as follows:
1. Based on the corresponding location of the disease.
2. According to the affected zang-fu organ. For example, cough and asthma can be treated by stimulating the lung zone, and dysmenorrhea can be treated by stimulating the uterus zone.
3. Based on facial reaction points. When a person is ill, changes in color or morphology, or pressure points (reaction points), often appear in the corresponding facial reflex zones. For example, when experiencing stomach pain, changes often occur in the stomach zone, making it a suitable area for treatment.
4. Based on TCM theory for syndrome differentiation. For example, if stomach pain is due to liver fire invading the stomach, in addition to stimulating the stomach zone, the liver zone should also be targeted.
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