Three Moxibustion patches can be used to treat asthma, but where is the best place to apply the Three Moxibustion patches for treating asthma?
Where to Apply Three Moxibustion Patches for Treating Asthma
Shanzhong Acupoint
1. Location:
The Shanzhong acupoint is located in the chest, on the midline, at the level of the fourth intercostal space, which is the midpoint of the line connecting the nipples. It is one of the main acupoints on the Ren meridian in the human body.
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
The Shanzhong acupoint is located in the chest, at the level of the fourth intercostal space, on the midline. It is approximately at the midpoint of the line connecting the nipples.
3. Functions:
Regulating the Qi and widening the chest, clearing the lungs and transforming phlegm, relieving pain by regulating the Qi, and promoting saliva production and body fluid secretion.
Huagai Acupoint
1. Location:
The Huagai acupoint is located in the chest, on the midline, at the level of the first intercostal space.
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
The Huagai acupoint is located 4.8 cun above the Shanzhong acupoint, on the midline of the sternum, at the level of the third intercostal space. Apply the patch while lying down.
3. Functions:
Removing dampness, widening the chest and benefiting the lungs, stopping cough and relieving wheezing. The Huagai acupoint has the function of clearing the lungs, stopping cough, and widening the diaphragm.
Feishu Acupoint
1. Location:
The Feishu acupoint is located on the back, below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra, 1.5 cun to the side. It is the back Shu acupoint of the lungs.
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
Lie face down, and the Feishu acupoint is located below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra, 1.5 cun to the side of the Governor meridian.
3. Functions:
Dispelling heat from the lungs. The Feishu acupoint can regulate the lungs, expel heat, regulate Qi, nourish the lungs and nourish the spleen, treat tuberculosis and nourish the body, and regulate lung Qi.
Dingchuan Acupoint
1. Location:
Lie face down or sit upright with the head lowered. The acupoint is located on the back, below the seventh cervical vertebra, 0.5 cun to the side.
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
The patient can lie face down or sit upright with the head lowered. The acupoint is located on the midline of the back, below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, 0.5 cun to the side.
3. Functions:
Stopping cough and relieving wheezing, promoting the flow of Qi and regulating the lungs.
Jingbai Acupoint
1. Location:
The Jingbai acupoint is located in the neck, 2 cun directly above the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, 1 cun to the side of the midline.
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
First find the position 2 cun above the Da Zhui acupoint, then move 1 cun to the side. There is a Jingbai acupoint on each side.
3. Functions:
Dredging the blood vessels and promoting the circulation of tendons and collaterals.
Gaohuang Acupoint
1. Location:
The Gaohuang Yu acupoint (referred to as Gaohuang acupoint) is located on the back, below the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra, 3 cun to the side.
2. Method of locating the acupoint:
When searching for the acupoint, the patient is usually lying face down. The Gaohuang acupoint is located on the back, below the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra, 3 cun (or four fingers width) to the side, inside the scapula, and it will be tender when pressed.
3. Functions:
Dispelling heat and eliminating fat. The Gaohuang Yu acupoint has the functions of tonifying the lungs and strengthening the spleen, calming the mind and nourishing the kidneys, treating consumption and nourishing deficiency, and regulating lung Qi.
Formula for Three Moxibustion Patches for Treating Asthma
Composition: Suhe Xiang, Song Zhi Fen, Gong Ding Xiang, Bing Pian, Chuan Bei, Bei Xi Xin, Bai Jie Zi, Gan Sui, equal amounts of each herb.
Applicable Scope: Suitable for acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma, allergic asthma, emphysema, pulmonary heart disease, and susceptibility to colds.
Why Can Three Moxibustion Patches Treat Asthma?
The "Three Moxibustion patches" directly or indirectly achieve the purpose of treating diseases by connecting the internal organs and meridians with the surface of the body, using the therapeutic effects of physical or medicinal methods.
For asthma patients, they are originally weak in yang Qi, and when it develops to winter, yin cold will accumulate, leading to the onset of the disease. By applying moxibustion patches to the acupoints during the hidden yin Qi period, "suppressing yin and supporting yang," asthma can be eliminated in its early stages. This is the preventive thinking of traditional Chinese medicine of "treating before the disease occurs" and "preventing before the disease occurs." Asthma is closely related to the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. At the same time, taking advantage of the excessive yang Qi during the hot summer, when the body's Qi and blood are relatively smooth and the pores are open, applying warm and hot Chinese medicine to the relevant acupoints on the body can better penetrate and absorb, fully exerting the effects of strengthening yang Qi, promoting meridian circulation, dispelling dampness and cold, and stopping cough and relieving wheezing.
Characteristics of Treating Asthma with Three Moxibustion Patches
The patches are applied to acupoints to achieve the effect of acupuncture and medication, directly reaching the affected area. They enhance anti-allergy and antiviral functions. They are easy to use and have no toxic side effects. Applying the patches does not affect the effectiveness of other medications. They have the function of immediately stopping cough and relieving wheezing. They also have a preventive effect of "treating winter diseases in summer." The patches have strong adhesion and are effective in all seasons, with good short-term and long-term effects.
Method of Applying Three Moxibustion Patches for Treating Asthma
Place the patch on a heatable surface (pot or kettle) and heat it until it becomes soft. Squeeze it evenly and apply it to the desired acupoints (avoid direct contact with fire). (You can remove the patch during bathing and reapply it in the original position after bathing). Apply the patches vertically across the front chest (covering the Shanzhong and Huagai acupoints) and horizontally across the back (covering the Feishu and Dingchuan acupoints). Apply the patches to the front and back at the same time.
