Tianchong acupoint is one of the commonly used acupoints in our body, located on the head, directly above the posterior edge of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline. Massaging the Tianchong acupoint has a good health effect, especially for relieving gum swelling and pain. Now let's understand the method of using the Tianchong acupoint to treat gum swelling and pain.
Treating Gum Swelling and Pain with Tianchong Acupoint
When the body's resistance is weakened, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, experiencing dry weather or having certain systemic diseases can lead to acute attacks of existing chronic inflammation, resulting in symptoms of gum swelling and pain.
This manifests as single or multiple gum abscesses, particularly in the gum papilla area. Sometimes, treatment may be required at the corresponding dental clinic.
The Tianchong acupoint has the function of clearing heat, reducing swelling, dispelling wind, and calming tremors. It has a good effect on the treatment of gum swelling and pain. Next, let's talk about the Chinese medicine method of treating gum swelling and pain - stimulating the Tianchong acupoint.
The Tianchong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the root of the ear, straight into the hairline, two inches from the three horizontal fingers.
Method 1
Stimulating the Tianchong acupoint can be done by pressing it. Use the pad of your thumb to press the Tianchong acupoint, gradually applying deeper pressure, hold it for 2-3 seconds, then release, rest for 3 seconds, and press again. Pressing and releasing once is one cycle, do it for 2-3 minutes.
You can also use the method of kneading. When kneading, you can have a larger range. Use the index, middle, and ring fingers side by side, with the Tianchong acupoint as the center, exert a certain amount of force, and rotate and knead. Knead for 2-3 minutes each time, with the skin feeling warm and swollen as appropriate.
You can also use the method of friction. Rub the index and middle fingers up and down on the location of the Tianchong acupoint, with a local sour and swollen feeling and heat as the desired sensation.
Method 2
Use the index fingers of both hands to press the Tianchong acupoint, once in the morning and once in the evening, press for 3-5 minutes each time. This method can treat gum swelling and pain.
If gum swelling and pain are accompanied by toothache or headache, you can also massage the Hegu acupoint to relieve the pain.
Close the index, middle, ring, and little fingers together, use the pads of the fingers to knead the Tianchong acupoint for 1-3 minutes, with the local skin feeling warm as the measure. Persisting in massage every day can alleviate symptoms such as gum swelling and pain, and headaches in children.
