In daily life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Now let's learn about the efficacy and function of the Qiu Hou Acupoint, as well as how to use massage on the Qian Ding Acupoint to treat chronic rhinitis.
Causes of Rhinitis:
1. Viral infection: Viral infection is the primary cause, or it can lead to bacterial infection. The main mode of viral transmission is through inhalation, followed by ingestion of contaminated objects or food.
2. Genetic factors: Those with a family history of allergies are more susceptible to this disease. Family members of patients often have a history of asthma, urticaria, or drug allergies.
3. Nasal mucosal susceptibility: Susceptibility arises from frequent stimulation by antigen substances, but the degree of susceptibility depends on the quantity of mast cells and eosinophils in the nasal mucosal tissue, as well as their ability to release chemical mediators. It has been confirmed that allergic rhinitis patients have a higher number of these cells in their nasal mucosa compared to normal individuals, and they have a strong ability to release chemical mediators.
4. Antigen substances:
(1) Inhalant allergens: Not all plant pollens can cause disease. Only those with high pollen count, wide vegetation area, strong allergenicity, and spread by wind are most likely to become allergens. Fungi are widely distributed in nature and mainly exist in soil and decaying organic matter. House dust mites belong to the arachnid class of arthropods. Animal dander is one of the strongest allergens. Indoor dust is a common allergen that causes perennial rhinitis.
(2) Ingestant allergens: These are substances that enter the body through the digestive tract and cause nasal symptoms. Milk, eggs, fish and shrimp, meat, fruits, and even certain vegetables can become allergens.
Introduction to Qian Ding Acupoint:
1. Standard location: The Qian Ding Acupoint is located on the head, 3.5 cun (1.5 cun in front of Baihui Acupoint) directly above the anterior hairline.
2. Method of locating the acupoint: Sit or lie down. First, determine the location of the Baihui Acupoint on the top of the head, then the Qian Ding Acupoint is 2 horizontal finger widths forward from the Baihui Acupoint. The Qian Ding Acupoint is located 3.5 cun above the anterior hairline on the head. Sit or lean against a surface to locate the acupoint.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: It is located in the cap-like aponeurosis and is connected to the superficial temporal veins on both sides. It is also the meeting point of the branches of the frontal nerve and the great occipital nerve. Below the Qian Ding Acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, cap-like aponeurosis, and loose connective tissue under the aponeurosis. It is innervated by the frontal nerve, superficial temporal veins, and the occipital artery and vein.
Efficacy and Function of Qian Ding Acupoint:
The Qian Ding Acupoint prevents the upward flow of Qi in the Du Meridian.
The characteristics of Qi and blood: The substances of Qi and blood are warm and humid fluids in the upper part of the body.
The circulation pattern: It disperses to various parts of the head from this acupoint.
Efficacy of Qian Ding Acupoint: It has the functions of clearing the head and eyes, subduing liver yang, nourishing lung Qi, promoting water circulation, calming wind, and calming the mind.
Massage Therapy for Qian Ding Acupoint:
Massage technique: Use the fingertip or knuckle to press down and perform circular massage. When experiencing a headache, press the Qian Ding Acupoint with the middle and index fingers of both hands. Use the fingertip of the middle finger to knead the Qian Ding Acupoint in a circular motion. Pay attention to apply moderate pressure during the massage, and massage for 2 minutes each time or as needed.
Indications of Qian Ding Acupoint:
The Qian Ding Acupoint is mainly used to treat head and facial disorders, such as headaches, dizziness, wind in the head, pain in the top of the head, redness and swelling of the face, convulsions in children, impetigo, high blood pressure, and rhinitis.
It is also effective for treating epilepsy, headaches, dizziness, nasal congestion, eye pain, facial edema, and seizures in children.
It can be used for treating dizziness, vertigo, pain on the top of the head, red eyes, rhinitis, facial redness and swelling, edema, convulsions in children, high blood pressure, and post-stroke hemiplegia.
