Description.- Hold one hand in a loose fist position, palm facing downward. Sway the thumb, using either the edge or belly, on specified body surfaces.
Rquirements. Shoulders and elbows should not be raised. The wrist of the performing hand should be slightly bent, not rigid. The wrist should be leading the thumb during swaying movement. Force applied downward through the thumb. Avoid jerky movements. The frequency of One finger meditation can range from 120 to 160 times per minute.
Dynamic functions: Dissipate blood stasis and dredge meridians, promote qi and blood circulation and, loosen muscles and tendons.
Clinical uniqueness: The contacting surface occupied by this technique is relatively small and focused, The pressure it exerts can be quite powerful and infiltrates into body tissues. Therefore it is more commonly used on meridians and acupuncture points
Clinical applications: Best treating headaches, constipation, aches and pain from joints and muscles.
Practice:
Facial area ; starts from Yintang towards Gv24; and from Yintang towards Taiyang.
Neck area ;apply on Gb20 & 21.
Back area ;along the Bladder meridian, apply on some of the points e.g. Bl11, 13, 15, 18-20,23.
Abdominal area apply separately on Cv4, 6, 10, 12, 13 & 17; St 25, Sp15.