Coughing is quite common in daily life, but it can also be very uncomfortable. There are many methods to treat coughing, and massaging certain acupoints can help relieve coughing. Below, I will introduce several acupoints that can be massaged to alleviate coughing.
1. Massage Sanjian Acupoint
Sometimes coughing is caused by the upward movement of lung qi. Massaging the Sanjian acupoint can help move the qi downward and alleviate coughing symptoms.
Method:
1. Make a fist with your right hand and find the wrinkled area of the skin at the tiger's mouth. Follow the wrinkles upwards until you find a depression, which is the Sanjian acupoint.
2. Use the tip and pad of your thumb to start massaging.
3. Massage downwards first, then knead. Massage in a clockwise direction about 10 times.
4. Then, massage in a counterclockwise direction about 10 times. You may feel a slight tingling and swelling sensation while kneading.
2. Massage Hegu Acupoint
Friends who are familiar with health preservation should know that Hegu acupoint is also known as the "universal acupoint". It has a wide range of therapeutic effects and can be used to treat various ailments. It can be said to "cure all diseases".
Method:
1. Open the tiger's mouth and place the cross lines of the other hand's index finger on the position of the tiger's mouth. Then, bend the thumb down. The acupoint that the thumb touches is the Hegu acupoint.
2. Massage this acupoint with a little force until you feel a sore sensation. This can help alleviate coughing.
3. Massage Tiantu Acupoint
Tiantu acupoint can be said to be a specific acupoint for treating coughing. It is commonly used in clinical practice for diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, and sore throat. Let's learn this effective and practical method!
Method:
1. Use the thumb to point at the midline of the neck and find the Tiantu acupoint.
2. Gently massage the Tiantu acupoint downwards and inwards. First, massage clockwise for 10 rounds, then switch to counterclockwise for 10 rounds. When the skin becomes slightly red and the breathing becomes smoother, you're done.
