Autumn is the peak season for coughing. When coughing, it is important to eat foods that nourish the lungs. However, when coughing persists, you can also massage certain acupuncture points to relieve the cough. The lungs are prone to dryness in the autumn weather, which can lead to coughing. The main symptom of autumn cough is dry cough. In addition to eating lung-nourishing foods, you can also try massaging certain acupuncture points to alleviate the cough. So, what acupuncture points can be used to stop coughing? Let's take a look at the five acupuncture points for stopping coughing and preventing dryness.
1. Hegu Acupoint
Also known as "Tiger's Mouth Acupoint," it has a certain therapeutic effect on chronic cough. Hegu acupoint is located between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, close to the midpoint on the radial side of the second metacarpal bone. When the thumb and index finger are closed together, it is at the highest point of the muscle prominence. When applying pressure, use the opposite thumb to press on the acupoint and exert even force towards the little finger direction for 10 minutes each time. However, for individuals with poor constitution, gentle stimulation is recommended.
2. Tiantu Acupoint
Located in the middle of the neck, in the central suprasternal fossa. Massaging this acupoint twice a day can promote lung qi circulation, dissolve phlegm, and stop coughing. It is commonly used to treat asthma, bronchitis, cough, sudden loss of voice, throat swelling and pain, plum pit qi, coughing up phlegm with blood, etc.
3. Jueyinshu Acupoint
Located 2 centimeters on either side of the upper part of the fifth thoracic vertebra, pressing firmly on this point for 6 seconds can immediately stop coughing, regardless of whether it is caused by cough or foreign bodies in the throat. When using this method, it is necessary to exhale while applying pressure. Repeating this three times can be effective.
4. Taiyuan Acupoint
Located on the radial side of the wrist, outside the radial artery. Pressing this point daily, regardless of the number of times, can stop coughing, transform phlegm, and regulate blood circulation. It is commonly used to treat cough, asthma, coughing up blood, chest pain, throat swelling and pain.
5. Renzhong Acupoint
Located between the two nipples, on the midline of the sternum, at the level of the fourth intercostal space. Massaging this point twice a day can regulate qi, relieve pain, and promote saliva production. It is commonly used to treat chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough, asthma, chest pain, palpitations, coughing up phlegm with blood, insufficient lactation in postpartum women, bronchial asthma, bronchitis.
What acupuncture points can be used to stop coughing? The above are the five acupuncture points for stopping coughing and preventing dryness. Patients with autumn cough can try massaging these acupuncture points to alleviate coughing.
