Tianchong acupoint is one of the commonly used acupoints in our body. It is located on the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. Massaging the Tianchong acupoint has a good health effect, especially in relieving gum swelling and pain. Now let's learn about the method of treating gum swelling and pain using the Tianchong acupoint.
Treatment of Gum Swelling and Pain with Tianchong Acupoint
When the body's resistance is weakened, spicy and irritating foods are prohibited, the weather is dry, or there are certain systemic diseases, it can cause the acute onset of existing chronic inflammation, resulting in gum swelling and pain.
It is manifested as single or multiple gingival abscesses, especially in the gingival papilla area. Sometimes, treatment may be required from the corresponding dental department.
Tianchong acupoint has the effects of clearing heat, reducing swelling, dispelling wind, and calming fright. It has a good effect on the treatment of gum swelling and pain. Next, let's talk about the method of stimulating Tianchong acupoint for traditional Chinese medicine treatment of gum swelling and pain.
Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline.
Method One
Stimulating Tianchong acupoint can be done by pressing. Use the pad of your thumb to press on the Tianchong acupoint, gradually apply deeper pressure, hold for 2-3 seconds, release, rest for 3 seconds, and then press again. Each press and release is one cycle, and press for 2-3 minutes.
You can also use the method of rubbing. When rubbing, the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger are aligned, with Tianchong acupoint as the center. Apply a certain amount of pressure and rotate and rub. Rub for 2-3 minutes each time, until the skin feels warm and swollen.
You can also use the method of friction. Rub the index finger and middle finger up and down on the location of the Tianchong acupoint until the local area feels sore and warm.
Method Two
Use the index fingers of both hands to press on the Tianchong acupoint, once in the morning and once in the evening, pressing for 3-5 minutes each time. This method can treat gum swelling and pain.
If the gum swelling and pain are accompanied by toothache or headache, you can also massage the Hegu acupoint to relieve pain.
Close the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger together, and use the pad of your fingers to knead Tianchong for 1-3 minutes. The degree of rubbing should be until the local skin feels warm. Massage regularly every day can relieve gum swelling and pain, headaches, and other symptoms in children.
