What acupuncture points for cough

Cough is one of the main symptoms of lung disease. Coughing is commonly associated with upper respiratory tract infections, up to the throat. Coughing is a protective respiratory reflex action of the body. However, coughing, especially in children, can easily cause complications, so it is especially important to stop coughing immediately. In this article, we will introduce what acupuncture points are good for different coughs according to the type of cough.

What are the acupuncture points for wind-heat cough?

Wind-heat cough symptoms: cough, sputum yellow and thick, not easy to cough up, throat dryness and sore throat, nasal congestion and yellow runny nose, fever, sweating, thin yellow tongue coating, floating pulse. What acupuncture points to moxibustion: Dazhi, Fengchi, Quchi, Lung Yu, Li Gu, Hegu. For sore throat, add Shaoshang and Shouze; for nasal congestion, add Xing. Moxibustion method: relieving cough by clearing heat. Take the hand Taiyin meridian, hand Yangming meridian points mainly, moxa pillar or moxa moxibustion points can be larger fire, so that the skin under the points have a strong sense of stimulation, in order to get rid of disease and evil.

What points to moxibustion for wind-cold cough

The symptoms of wind-cold cough are: itchy throat, cough, and loud cough. Sputum is white and thin, accompanied by nasal congestion. It is accompanied by nasal congestion, runny nose, cold and no sweat, generalized aches and pains, thin white tongue coating and floating tight pulse. What are the acupuncture points for moxibustion: Dazhi, Fengmen, Fengchi, Lung Yu, Lijiao Moxibustion method: relieving cough by dispersing cold. Take the hand Taiyin meridian, Yangming meridian and foot Sun meridian points as the main, moxa pillar or moxa moxibustion points can be larger fire, so that the skin under the point has a strong sense of stimulation, in order to get rid of disease and evil.

What acupuncture points should be used for coughs caused by liver and lung fire?

The symptoms of liver fire offending the lung are: coughing with rebellious Qi, coughing with pain in the brain and throat, dry throat, coughing with bitterness, thin yellow tongue coating and stringiness of the pulse. What acupuncture points should be moxibutated: Lijiao, Yuzhi, Shuzhe, Neiguan, Yanglingquan and Xingmai points, as shown in the figure below. Moxibustion method: dipping the liver and clearing the lung. Take the hand taiyin meridian, foot gum yin meridian points as the main, ayin or moxibustion points fire can be larger, so that the point under the skin limbs have a strong sense of stimulation, in order to get rid of disease and eliminate evil, clear the silt and dissipate.

What acupuncture points to moxibustion for phlegm-dampness-infested lung type cough

Symptoms: recurrent cough, aggravated by cold weather, white and sticky phlegm, chest tightness, upper abdominal fullness, lack of appetite, fatigue, white and greasy tongue coating, smooth pulse. What acupuncture points should be moxibutated: Zhongshang point, Fusanli, Fenglong, Spleen Yu, Stomach Yu, Lung Yu, and Liyu point. Moxibustion method: strengthen the spleen and dry dampness, resolve phlegm and stop cough, take the foot Taiyin meridian, foot Yangming meridian points as the main, the time of each point moxibustion treatment can be flexible, under the points to have a certain sense of stimulation, in order to achieve the purpose of eliminating disease and evil.

Cautions for cough

Quit smoking and limit alcohol to prevent coughing. Increase and decrease clothing in time with climate change to prevent colds. It is advisable to eat a light diet and not too much fatty, sweet and greasy food to avoid dampness gathering into phlegm, which impregnates the lungs and makes coughing difficult to cure.