NAME AND IMPORTANCE OF 5 FINGERS OF A HAND

We know that fingers are the most important part of a hand. But do you know that each finger has a specific name and attain certain characteristic? These fingers are connected to the various parts of the body. Thus each finger is linked to a certain part of the body.

The Thumb (Angushtha): Its medical name is ‘Pollex’. It is believed that the thumb is most important of all the fingers. One cannot hold any object without a thumb. Our thumb is connected to the lungs. If you complain about beating your heartbeats faster, then you should massage your thumb. After continuing massage to your thumb for some time, pull your thumb slowly. This will give you an instant relief.

The Index Finger (Tarjani): Its medical name is Digitus Secundus Manus. This finger is also called as pointer finger or trigger finger. It is believed that this index finger is most sensitive of all the fingers. It has a great motility than the other ones. This finger is attached to a gastro intestinal tract of the body. If one is suffering from a stomach pain, massaging his/her index finger will take away the stomach pain immediately.

The Middle Finger (Madhyama): Its medical name is Digitus Medius. This is a longest finger of all. This finger is connected to the circulation system of a human body. So, one can massage a middle finger if he/she is feeling dizzy. Massaging a middle finger is an instant solution for dizziness.

The Ring Finger (Anamika): Its medical name is Digitus Annularis. This finger is connected with the vein which is associated with the brain functioning. It is believed that, this finger can control one’s mood. One can massage this finger slowly to stay in a happy mood. The left hand ring finger has a vein that runs from this finger to the heart. Thus we wear wedding ring on this finger.

The Little Finger (Kanishka): Medical name is Digitus Minimus Manus. The other common names are pinky finger, baby finger. This is smallest of all the fingers. This finger is related to the kidney as well as head. Massaging and pressing this finger will keep away the headaches if any. Also, kidney remains healthy by massaging this finger regularly.