In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's follow the TCM website editor to learn about the efficacy and massage of the Tian Tu acupuncture point for relieving cough. How to find the location of Tian Tu acupoint?
[Tian Tu Acupoint Location]
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.
Tian Tu acupoint is located in the middle of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 inch above the upper margin of the sternal notch, as annotated by Wang Bing in the Huangdi Neijing Suwen Qifu Lun. It is also said to be "2 inches below the hyoid bone" in the Zhenjiu Jia Yi Jing, "5 inches" in the Beiji Qianjin Yao Fang, "3 inches" in the Taiping Sheng Hui Fang, and "1 inch" in the Tongren Shuixue Zhenjiu Tu Jing.
2. Acupoint selection method
Patients can adopt a sitting position with their heads tilted back. The Tian Tu acupoint is located in the neck, on the midline, between the two clavicles, in the center of the suprasternal fossa.
1 inch above the Xuanji acupoint, in the center of the suprasternal fossa, sit upright and tilt your head back to select the acupoint.
[Tian Tu Acupoint Efficacy and Function]
Tian Tu acupoint significance: After absorbing heat, the Qi and blood of the Ren Meridian ascend to the heavens from here.
Qi and blood characteristics: Qi and blood substances are warm and hot.
Operating rules: Ascend to the Lianquan acupoint along the Ren Meridian.
Tian Tu acupoint function and efficacy
Tian Tu acupoint efficacy: Absorbing heat and generating Qi. Tian Tu acupoint can regulate Qi, transform phlegm, clear the throat, open the voice, promote lung Qi circulation, and relieve cough.
[Massage the Tian Tu Acupoint: Function and Method]
Relieve and treat cough, asthma, hoarseness, vomiting, hiccup, goiter, etc.
Efficacy of massaging the Tian Tu acupoint: Absorbing heat and generating Qi
Slowly press the Tian Tu acupoint with the middle finger for 1 to 2 minutes. The massage should be extra gentle. It can treat hoarseness caused by respiratory system diseases such as cough and pharyngitis.
[Tian Tu Acupoint Treatable Diseases]
Tian Tu acupoint is mainly used for chest, lung, and neck disorders, such as cough, asthma, rebellious Qi in the chest, pulmonary abscess, coughing up blood or pus, laryngeal spasm, dry throat, hoarseness, vomiting, hiccup, laryngeal stridor, goiter, diaphragmatic spasm, and neurogenic vomiting.
Tian Tu acupoint is mainly used for cough, asthma, hemoptysis, laryngeal spasm, hoarseness, vomiting, hiccup, diaphragmatic spasm, and goiter.
