In pediatric tuina, Xiaotianxin is a commonly used acupoint, which plays an important role. Let's take a look at the accurate location diagram and function of Xiaotianxin below.
Accurate Location Diagram of Xiaotianxin
Xiaotianxin is located in the depression at the junction of the big and small yuji, below the Neilao Palace and above the Zongjin, also known as the yuji junction.
Function of Xiaotianxin
Xiaotianxin has the functions of calming the mind, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, mouth ulcers, restlessness, convulsions, night crying, excessive sleepiness, mental fatigue, short and red urine, strabismus, and fever.
Clinical Applications of Xiaotianxin
1. It is used to treat night fright, mouth ulcers, and red and painful eyes caused by heart heat accumulation.
2. It is used to treat symptoms such as short and red urine caused by heart heat moving to the small intestine. This acupoint can be used in combination with Erren Shangma acupoint. Each acupoint should be rubbed for 5 minutes, and Qingtianhe water should be pushed for 1 minute.
3. It can calm the mind and relieve fright. Rub Xiaotianxin acupoint for 3 minutes, and rub Yiwo Feng acupoint for 4 minutes to induce sweating.
Tuina Techniques for Xiaotianxin
Rubbing with the fingertip is called "Rub Xiaotianxin"; pinching with the thumb nail is called "Pinch Xiaotianxin"; pounding the back of the middle joint of the bent finger or the fingertip is called "Pound Xiaotianxin".
Benefits of Pediatric Tuina on Xiaotianxin
Hold the four fingers of one hand and keep the palm facing up. Rub and press Xiaotianxin acupoint 100-300 times with the fingertip of the other hand's index finger and middle finger. Long-term tuina can relieve symptoms such as red and painful eyes and convulsions.
