Riding in a car and experiencing motion sickness and vomiting can be very uncomfortable. For those who frequently travel by car, what can they eat to alleviate this? Traditional Chinese medicine recommends massaging the Quze acupoint to treat motion sickness and vomiting!
Image of the Quze acupoint
【Using Massage on the Quze Acupoint to Treat Motion Sickness and Vomiting】
The Quze acupoint, along with the Neiguan and Zhongwan acupoints, can be used to treat vomiting.
Method for locating the Quze acupoint:
With the palm facing up, slightly bend the elbow. The acupoint is located on the ulnar side of the brachial biceps tendon, above the transverse lines on the elbow.
The Quze acupoint is located in the anterior elbow region, in the depression on the ulnar side of the brachial biceps tendon, with the palm facing up and the elbow slightly bent.
With the palm facing up, bend the elbow at a 45° angle. The acupoint is located in the depression on the ulnar side of the brachial biceps tendon, next to the ulnar muscle tendon.
Quick method for locating the acupoint: With a slightly bent elbow, you can feel a large tendon. The Quze acupoint is located in the depression above the inner transverse lines.
【Why Does Motion Sickness and Vomiting Occur】
Motion sickness, also known as kinetosis, refers to the collective term for motion sickness in cars, boats, planes, etc.
It occurs when the vestibular balance receptors in the inner ear are excessively stimulated during transportation, causing an excessive production of bioelectricity in the vestibular organs. This affects the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as sweating, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
【What to Eat to Alleviate Motion Sickness】
1. Acidic foods
It is best for people who experience motion sickness to carry sour foods like dried plums as snacks. They can be eaten as a snack during the journey or consumed after experiencing motion sickness to alleviate the symptoms.
2. Drink water to alleviate
If you experience severe motion sickness and vomiting, you may not have much appetite to eat. After vomiting, the symptoms may temporarily subside, but your body may become dehydrated.
3. Chew gum
After experiencing motion sickness, chewing gum can help relieve pressure and provide some relief from motion sickness.
