In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Now let's follow the editor to learn about the efficacy of the Tian Tu acupoint and massage for treating asthma.
Causes of Asthma
1. Genetic factors: Asthma is a complex disease with a multi-gene predisposition. Its characteristics are: (1) incomplete penetrance, (2) genetic heterogeneity, (3) polygenic inheritance, (4) synergistic effect.
2. Allergens: The most important triggering factor for asthma may be the inhalation of allergens. (1) Indoor allergens, (2) Occupational allergens, (3) Medications and food additives.
3. Precipitating factors:
(1) Air pollution: Air pollution (SO2, NO) can cause bronchial constriction, transient increase in airway reactivity, and enhance the response to allergens.
(2) Smoking: Cigarette smoke (including secondhand smoke) is the main source of indoor precipitating factors and is an important trigger for asthma, especially in asthmatic children whose parents smoke.
(3) Respiratory viral infections: Respiratory viral infections are closely related to asthma attacks.
(4) Others: Intense exercise, climate change, and various non-specific stimuli such as inhaling cold air, distilled water mist, etc.
Tian Tu Acupoint Introduction
1. Standard location: The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the neck, on the midline, in the central depression of the suprasternal fossa. It is one of the main acupoints on the Ren Meridian. The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the center of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun above the upper edge of the sternum groove according to Wang Bing's annotation in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon. It is also said to be "2 cun below the laryngeal prominence" according to the Acupuncture Jia-Yi Jing, 5 cun according to the Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang, 3 cun according to the Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang, and 1 cun according to the Tong Ren Shu Xue Zhen Jiu Tu Jing.
2. Acupoint selection method: The patient can adopt a sitting position with the head leaning back. The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the neck, on the midline, between the two clavicles, in the center of the suprasternal fossa. It is 1 cun above the Xuan Ji acupoint, in the center of the suprasternal fossa, and is selected with the patient sitting upright and tilting the head back.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: Below the Tian Tu acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, the space between the bilateral sternocleidomastoid tendons (two clavicular heads), the superior margin of the jugular vein groove, the bilateral sternothyroid muscles, and the anterior mediastinum. The superficial layers contain the nerves on the inner side of the clavicle, and the subcutaneous tissue contains the scalene muscles and the jugular venous arch. The deep layers contain the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, the aortic arch, and the brachiocephalic vein, etc.
Efficacy and Function of Tian Tu Acupoint
Meaning of Tian Tu acupoint: The Qi and blood of the Ren Meridian absorb heat here and then rise up to the heavens.
Characteristics of Qi and blood: The substance of Qi and blood is warm and hot aqueous vapor.
Routing rules: Follow the Ren Meridian to the Lian Quan acupoint.
Efficacy and function of Tian Tu acupoint:
The Tian Tu acupoint can absorb heat and generate Qi. It has the effect of regulating Qi, transforming phlegm, clearing the throat, opening the voice, promoting lung Qi, and relieving cough.
Main Diseases Treated by Tian Tu Acupoint
The Tian Tu acupoint is mainly used for diseases of the chest, lungs, and neck, such as cough, asthma, reversed Qi in the chest, lung abscess, coughing up pus and blood, throat obstruction, dry throat, loss of voice, furuncles, vomiting, hiccup, laryngeal stridor, plum pit Qi, goiter, diaphragmatic spasm, and neurogenic vomiting, etc.
The Tian Tu acupoint is mainly used for cough, asthma, hemoptysis, throat obstruction, loss of voice, vomiting, hiccup, diaphragmatic spasm, and goiter, etc.
Massage Techniques and Methods for Tian Tu Acupoint
Efficacy of massaging Tian Tu acupoint: Absorbing heat and generating Qi.
Slowly press the Tian Tu acupoint with the middle fingertip for 1-2 minutes. When massaging, be extra gentle. It can treat hoarseness caused by respiratory system diseases such as cough and pharyngitis.
