After eating, if we burp, we usually think it's because we ate too much. But actually, that's not the case. Have you ever noticed that most elderly people burp after eating? What is the reason for this? And what are some effective methods to relieve burping? Let me take you through the use of moxibustion on the acupoint Tian Tu to relieve burping.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that burping is caused by improper diet, which leads to the reversal of stomach qi and the occurrence of belching. To relieve burping, it is necessary to promote the flow of stomach qi and allow the reversed qi to return.
In the past, chimneys were round and stood alone on the roof. When cooking, the smoke would come out of the chimney and disperse. Ancient people were keen observers and noticed that this chimney was similar to our esophagus and trachea, as they are all channels.
The chimney is where the cooking smoke enters and exits, and our trachea is where the breath enters and exits. Respiration relies on the lungs, which are located in the chest cavity.
The acupoint Tian Tu is located on the top of the chest cavity, acting as a passage for communication between the lungs and external air. Fresh air enters the lungs through this point, while stale air is exhaled.
Moxibustion on the Tian Tu acupoint is a good method for regulating burping. The Tian Tu acupoint has the function of guiding qi, and by guiding the qi out, it can relieve or suppress burping.
Moxibustion method:
Moxa stick: apply moxibustion for 3-5 minutes; or
Moxa cone: apply moxibustion for 5-10 minutes.
The accurate location of the Tian Tu acupoint:
1. Standard positioning:
The Tian Tu acupoint is located on the midline of the neck, in the center of the suprasternal fossa.
2. Acupoint location method:
Sit upright with your head tilted back, and locate the acupoint 1 inch above the Adam's apple, in the center of the suprasternal fossa.
Quick location method: Lie on your back and feel for a depression below the Adam's apple. The center of this depression is the Tian Tu acupoint.
The anatomy of the acupoint:
Below the Tian Tu acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, the space between the left and right sternocleidomastoid tendons, the superior border of the sternum handle, the left and right sternothyroid muscles, and the space in front of the trachea.
Superficially, there are the clavicular inner nerve and the platysma and jugular vein in the subcutaneous tissue. Deeply, there are important structures such as the brachiocephalic trunk, left carotid artery, aortic arch, and brachiocephalic vein.
In addition to moxibustion, there are some traditional Chinese remedies for stopping burping:
1. Persimmon stalk decoction:
Take 20 persimmon stalks and boil them in water until it becomes 100 ml. Divide it into two doses of 50 ml each and take it orally. You can also add chives seeds to the decoction as needed.
2. Ginger pear juice:
Extract juice from 4 ounces of snow pear and 2 ounces of ginger. Mix them together and heat the juice with a tablespoon of brown sugar. Drink the warm juice to effectively cure burping.
3. Hawthorn therapy:
Take 15 ml of hawthorn juice orally three times a day, or chew on 2 hawthorn pills three times a day.
4. Ginger red tea:
Take 15 grams of fresh ginger and an appropriate amount of black tea. Crush the ginger and extract the juice, then add the black tea and soak it in boiling water. Drink it when the tea is ready.
5. Lily and Ophiopogon japonicus soup:
Take 30 grams of lily, 15 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, and 50 grams of lean pork. Wash them thoroughly and put them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water. Add seasoning and cook the soup.
