In life, massage is often used to treat various diseases. Now let's follow the TCM website to learn about the efficacy and massage of the Tian Tu acupoint for relieving cough. How do we locate the Tian Tu acupoint?
【Location of Tian Tu Acupoint】
1. Standard positioning:
The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the neck, on the midline, in the central depression of the suprasternal notch. It is one of the main acupoints on the Ren Meridian in the human body.
The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the center of the suprasternal notch, 0.5 inch above the upper margin of the sternal incision, according to Wang Bing's annotation in the book "Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen: Qi Fu Lun". It is also said to be "2 inches below the Adam's apple" in the book "Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing", 5 inches in the book "Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang", 3 inches in the book "Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang", and 1 inch in the book "Tong Ren Shu Xue Zhen Jiu Tu Jing".
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
The patient can adopt a sitting position with the head tilted back. The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the neck, on the midline, between the two clavicles, in the center of the suprasternal notch.
To locate the acupoint, sit upright and tilt your head back. The acupoint is located 1 inch above the Xuan Ji acupoint, in the center of the suprasternal notch.
【Efficacy and Function of Tian Tu Acupoint】
The significance of the Tian Tu acupoint: the Qi and blood of the Ren Meridian absorb heat here and then ascend to the heavens.
Characteristics of Qi and blood: Qi and blood substances are warm and hot fluids.
Routing rules: follow the Ren Meridian to the Lian Quan acupoint.
The function and efficacy of the Tian Tu acupoint:
The Tian Tu acupoint can absorb heat and generate energy. It has the functions of regulating Qi, transforming phlegm, clearing the throat, opening the voice, promoting lung Qi circulation, and relieving cough.
【The Role and Method of Massaging the Tian Tu Acupoint】
Relieve and treat cough, asthma, hoarseness, vomiting, belching, goiter, and other conditions.
The efficacy of massaging the Tian Tu acupoint: it can absorb heat and generate energy.
Gently press the Tian Tu acupoint with the middle finger for 1-2 minutes. The massage should be extra gentle. It can treat hoarseness caused by respiratory system diseases such as cough and pharyngitis.
【Main Diseases Treated by the Tian Tu Acupoint】
The Tian Tu acupoint is mainly used for chest, lung, and neck disorders, such as cough, asthma, rebellious Qi in the chest, pulmonary abscess, coughing up pus and blood, laryngeal obstruction, dry throat, hoarseness, vomiting, belching, laryngeal noise, plum pit Qi, goiter, diaphragmatic spasm, and psychogenic vomiting.
The Tian Tu acupoint is mainly used to treat cough, asthma, hemoptysis, laryngeal obstruction, hoarseness, vomiting, belching, diaphragmatic spasm, and goiter.
