In life, massage is commonly used to treat various illnesses. Let's follow the Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy Network to learn about the efficacy and function of the Tian Tu acupuncture point and how to massage the Tian Tu acupuncture point to relieve cough. How to locate the Tian Tu acupuncture point?
[Location of the Tian Tu Acupuncture Point]
1. Standard positioning:
The Tian Tu acupuncture point is on the neck, on the midline, and in the center of the suprasternal notch. It is one of the main acupuncture points on the Ren Meridian.
The Tian Tu acupuncture point is located in the center of the suprasternal notch, 0.5 inches above the upper edge of the sternum, as noted in the Huangdi Neijing Suwen, Wang Bing's annotation. It is also said to be "two inches below the Adam's apple" in the Zhenjiu Jia Yi Jing, "5 inches" in the Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang, "3 inches" in the Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang, and "1 inch" in the Tong Ren Shu Xue Zhen Jiu Tu Jing.
2. Method of locating the acupuncture point
The patient can adopt a sitting position with their head tilted back. The Tian Tu acupuncture point is located on the neck, on the midline, between the two clavicles, and in the center of the suprasternal notch.
It is located 1 inch above the Xuan Ji acupuncture point, in the center of the suprasternal notch, and should be massaged while sitting upright and tilting the head back.
[Functions and Effects of the Tian Tu Acupuncture Point]
Meaning of the Tian Tu acupuncture point: The Qi and blood of the Ren Meridian gather heat here and then ascend to the heavens.
Characteristics of Qi and blood: Qi and blood are warm and hot substances.
Regulation pattern: Ascends from the Ren Meridian to the Lian Quan acupuncture point.
Functions and effects of the Tian Tu acupuncture point
Functions of the Tian Tu acupuncture point: Absorbs heat and generates Qi. The Tian Tu acupuncture point can regulate Qi, transform phlegm, clear the throat, open the voice, promote lung Qi circulation, and relieve cough.
[Effects and Methods of Massaging the Tian Tu Acupuncture Point]
Relieves cough, asthma, hoarseness, vomiting, belching, goiter, and other conditions
Effects of massaging the Tian Tu acupuncture point: Absorbs heat and generates Qi
Use the middle finger to slowly press the Tian Tu acupuncture point for 1-2 minutes. The massage should be extra gentle. It can treat hoarseness caused by respiratory system diseases such as cough and pharyngitis.
[Diseases Treated by the Tian Tu Acupuncture Point]
The Tian Tu acupuncture point is mainly used for diseases of the chest, lungs, and neck: such as cough, asthma, rebellious Qi in the chest, lung abscess, coughing up phlegm and blood, laryngeal spasm, dry throat, hoarseness, vomiting, belching, hiccups, goiter, diaphragmatic spasm, neurogenic vomiting, etc.
The Tian Tu acupuncture point is mainly used for cough, asthma, hemoptysis, laryngeal spasm, hoarseness, vomiting, belching, hiccups, goiter, and other conditions.
