Sore throat is a common symptom in daily life, and scraping therapy has a good relieving effect on sore throat caused by cold. Let's take a look at the diagram of where to scrape for a sore throat.
Wind-heat invasion causing sore throat
1. Acupoint selection
Acupoints: Shaoshang, Shangyang, Chize, Hegu, Lianquan, Tiantu.
Methods: Tiantu: located in the neck, on the midline, between the clavicles, in the center of the suprasternal fossa. Lianquan: on the midline, above the thyroid cartilage, in the depression at the upper margin of the hyoid bone. Chize: in the depression on the radial side of the transverse crease of the elbow, on the extensor side of the forearm. Hegu: located in the tiger's mouth on the back of the hand, in the depression between the first and second metacarpal bones. Shaoshang: 0.1 inch beside the radial side of the thumbnail. Shangyang: 0.1 inch beside the radial side of the distal phalanx of the index finger.
2. Scraping method
Use a water buffalo horn scraping board with red flower oil as the medium.
Scraping sequence: first scrape Tiantu and Lianquan in the neck, then scrape Chize in the forearm, then scrape Hegu in the hand, and finally perform cupping on Shaoshang and Shangyang.
Specific operation method:
(1) Apply scraping medium to the treatment area.
(2) Directly contact the patient's skin with the scraping board and repeatedly scrape the specific areas on the surface of the body until sha marks appear under the skin.
(3) Use the corner of the scraping board to scrape the smaller areas or grooves, depressions, and indentations on the scraping area of Tiantu, Lianquan, and Hegu.
(4) Use the flat edge of the scraping board to scrape the scraping area of Chize in a certain direction.
(5) Disinfect Shaoshang and Shangyang on the hand strictly, and then puncture with a small sterilized triangular needle.
3. Indications
It has the effect of dispelling wind and clearing heat, and is suitable for sore throat caused by the invasion of wind-heat from the outside, the evil toxin entering through the mouth and nose, and attacking the throat due to the obstruction of the lung pulse.
Symptoms: Wind-heat invasion is manifested as red and swollen throat, dry and burning sensation, difficulty swallowing, accompanied by chills and fever.
Lung and stomach heat causing sore throat
1. Acupoint selection
Acupoints: Neiting, Tiantu, Fenglong, Shaoshang, Zhigou, Tianshu.
Methods: Tiantu: located in the neck, on the midline, between the clavicles, in the center of the suprasternal fossa. Neiting: in the depression in front of the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot. Fenglong: 8 inches above the medial malleolus, 1.5 inches anterior to the anterior border of the tibia. Shaoshang: 0.1 inch beside the radial side of the thumbnail. Zhigou: on the dorsal side of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangchi acupoint and the tip of the elbow, 3 inches above the transverse crease on the back of the wrist. Tianshu: 2 inches beside the umbilicus.
2. Scraping method
Use a water buffalo horn scraping board with red flower oil as the medium. Use direct scraping method and purging technique.
Scraping sequence: first scrape Tiantu in the neck, then scrape Tianshu in the abdomen, then scrape Zhigou in the forearm, perform cupping on Shaoshang, scrape Fenglong in the lower limb, and finally scrape Neiting in the foot.
Specific operation method:
(1) Apply scraping medium to the treatment area.
(2) Directly contact the patient's skin with the scraping board and repeatedly scrape the specific areas on the surface of the body until sha marks appear under the skin.
(3) Use the corner of the scraping board to scrape the smaller areas or grooves, depressions, and indentations on the scraping area of Tiantu, Zhigou, and Neiting.
(4) Use the flat edge of the scraping board to scrape the scraping area of Fenglong in a certain direction.
(5) Perform thumb kneading on Tianshu, or press on it for a moment, to the extent of local soreness and swelling.
(6) Disinfect Shaoshang on the hand strictly, and then puncture with a small sterilized triangular needle.
3. Indications
It has the effect of clearing lung and stomach heat, and is suitable for sore throat caused by the invasion of external pathogens turning into heat inside, or the excessive heat in the lung and stomach, the heat evil scorching up, transforming the body fluid into phlegm, blocking the throat, or excessive consumption of roasted food, excessive drinking of hot alcohol, heat poison attacking the throat.
Symptoms: Lung and stomach heat is manifested as red and swollen throat, mild pain radiating to the ear and submandibular region, hard lumps in the submandibular region, obvious tenderness, accompanied by high fever, headache, abdominal distension, and constipation.
Lung and kidney yin deficiency causing sore throat
1. Acupoint selection
Acupoints: Dazhui, Fengmen, Renying, Tiantu, Quchi, Hegu, Chize, Yuzhong, Shaoshang, Fenglong, Taixi, Shangyang, Xiangu.
Methods: Dazhui: below the depression of the 7th cervical vertebra spinous process. Fengmen: below the 2nd thoracic vertebra spinous process, 1.5 inches to the side. Renying: on the side of the neck, beside the larynx, at the front edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, where the carotid artery pulsates. Tiantu: located in the neck, on the midline, between the clavicles, in the center of the suprasternal fossa. Quchi: in the depression at the midpoint between the Chize and the radial side of the biceps brachii. Hegu: located in the tiger's mouth on the back of the hand, in the depression between the first and second metacarpal bones. Chize: in the middle of the transverse crease of the elbow, on the radial side of the biceps brachii. Yuzhong: on the radial side of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. Shaoshang: 0.1 inch beside the radial side of the thumbnail. Shangyang: 0.1 inch beside the radial side of the distal phalanx of the index finger. Taixi: in the depression between the inner ankle and the Achilles tendon. Fenglong: 2 transverse fingers above the medial malleolus, anterior to the anterior border of the tibia. Xiangu: in the depression in front of the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot.
2. Scraping method
Use a water buffalo horn scraping board with red flower oil as the medium. Use direct scraping method and tonifying technique.
Scraping sequence: scrape Dazhui and Fengmen on the back, pinch Renying and Tiantu on the neck, scrape Quchi, Hegu, Chize, and Yuzhong in the upper limb, scrape Fenglong in the lower limb, and finally scrape Taixi on the foot. Perform cupping on Shaoshang on the hand.
Specific operation method:
(1) Apply scraping medium to the treatment area of Dazhui, Fengmen, Quchi, Hegu, Chize, Yuzhong, Fenglong, and Taixi.
(2) Directly contact the patient's skin with the scraping board and repeatedly scrape the specific areas on the surface of the body until sha marks appear under the skin.
(3) Use the corner of the scraping board to scrape the smaller areas or grooves, depressions, and indentations on the scraping area of Tiantu, Chize, and Shaoshang.
(4) Use the flat edge of the scraping board to scrape the scraping area of Quchi, Hegu, Yuzhong, Fenglong, and Taixi in a certain direction.
(5) Perform tongue root movements to achieve good therapeutic effects. The specific method is: close your mouth, touch the tip of your tongue to your teeth, rotate clockwise 18 times, then rotate counterclockwise 18 times, and then swallow the saliva in your mouth in 3 portions. Do this once in the morning and evening.
(6) Disinfect Shaoshang on the hand strictly, and then puncture with a small sterilized triangular needle.
3. Indications
It has the effect of nourishing yin, supplementing lung and kidney essence, and is suitable for sore throat caused by the depletion of lung and kidney essence, the deficiency fire scorching the throat. It is important to avoid smoke, wind, and cold, and drink plenty of water during the treatment.
Symptoms: Lung and kidney yin deficiency is manifested as slight redness and swelling of the throat, dark red color, mild pain, accompanied by dry mouth, dry tongue, hot hands and feet, worsening of symptoms at night.
Precautions for scraping therapy
Before scraping therapy
1. Scraping therapy requires exposed skin, and when scraping, the sweat pores of the skin are open. If exposed to wind and cold evil, the evil qi can directly enter the body through the open pores, affecting the effectiveness of scraping therapy and possibly causing new diseases. Therefore, before scraping therapy, choose a good treatment location with fresh and ventilated air, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid drafts, and minimize skin exposure.
2. Choose a comfortable position for scraping therapy to facilitate scraping and prevent dizziness from scraping.
3. The scraping tools must be strictly disinfected to prevent cross-infection. Before scraping, carefully check the scraping tools to avoid scraping the skin.
4. The hands of the practitioner should also be disinfected.
5. Before scraping, explain the general knowledge of scraping therapy to the patient to eliminate their fear and obtain their cooperation to avoid dizziness from scraping.
6. Do not perform scraping therapy on patients who are excessively hungry, full, or overly nervous.
During scraping therapy
1. The scraping technique should be applied evenly and with appropriate force, according to the patient's tolerance, until sha marks appear.
2. Infants and elderly people should be treated with lighter scraping techniques.
3. Do not blindly pursue sha marks and use excessive force or prolong the scraping time. The amount of sha marks is influenced by various factors. Generally, blood stasis is more likely to produce sha marks; excess or heat conditions are more likely to produce sha marks; deficiency or cold conditions are less likely to produce sha marks; excessive medication, especially the use of corticosteroids, makes it difficult to produce sha marks; obesity or well-developed muscles makes it difficult to produce sha marks; sha marks are less likely to appear on yin meridians than yang meridians; it is difficult to produce sha marks in a low room temperature.
4. During the scraping process, frequently ask the patient about their feelings. If dizziness occurs, such as fatigue, dizziness, pale complexion, nausea, cold sweats, rapid heartbeat, cold limbs, or decreased blood pressure, coma, immediately stop scraping. Comfort the patient and avoid tension. Help the patient lie down, keep warm, drink warm water or sugar water. If the symptoms do not improve, lightly press the water ditch acupoint with the corner of the scraping board to avoid edema after pressing with excessive force. Use purging scraping method on Baihui and Yongquan acupoints. After the patient's condition improves, continue scraping Neiguan and Zusanli acupoints.
After scraping therapy
1. Scraping therapy opens the sweat pores and expels evil qi. It consumes part of the body's fluid, so after scraping therapy, drink a cup of warm water and rest for a while.
2. After scraping therapy, in order to prevent the invasion of wind and cold evil, wait for the skin pores to close and return to their original state before taking a bath. Generally, it takes about 3 hours.
3. For some patients with complex and critical conditions, in addition to scraping therapy, other therapies should also be used in combination, such as medication, to avoid delaying the condition.
10 small remedies for relieving sore throat
1. Eat more pears
Pears are a fruit that can relieve sore throat. They can be eaten directly or boiled and drunk. It is a good choice in daily life to try.
2. Soak fresh olives in water
You can also drink olive water, which is also a good method. For those with tonsillitis, drinking a little olive water is a good choice. Olives can be brewed multiple times.
3. Suck garlic cloves
Sucking garlic cloves is also a good method because garlic has the ability to kill bacteria and sucking garlic cloves can prevent infection.
4. Steam inhalation
There is another method, try steam inhalation to relieve your pain. Fill a basin with very hot water. Wrap your head with a towel to surround yourself with steam while the water is flowing. Inhale deeply to let the steam enter your mouth and nose. Do this for about 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat several times a day.
5. Clear nasal congestion
If nasal congestion is contributing to your mouth breathing, find a way to clear your nose. You can use a decongestant nasal spray. However, do not use it continuously for more than two days. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid addiction.
6. Keep your throat warm
Brew a tablespoon of honey in warm water and add a few lemon slices. This is a good natural remedy. Also, find something to keep your throat warm, like a scarf, to help soothe your throat. He also recommends taking some natural remedies, like licorice, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
7. Tongue root exercises
If you have pharyngitis and experience throat pain, itching, and foreign body sensation when swallowing, you can try tongue root exercises, which can have good therapeutic effects. The specific method is: close your mouth, touch the tip of your tongue to your teeth, rotate clockwise 18 times, then rotate counterclockwise 18 times, and then swallow the saliva in your mouth in 3 portions. Do this once in the morning and evening.
8. Gargle with aspirin solution
Gargling with an aspirin solution can help relieve sore throat. The analgesic effect of aspirin can last for 6 hours. It can relieve nasal congestion caused by cold weather and relieve the symptoms of sore throat or cough caused by local anesthesia.
9. Drink chicken soup
Chicken soup contains a certain amount of salt, and sodium has anti-inflammatory and throat-relieving effects. In addition, chicken soup is rich in nutrients, can enhance immunity and promote self-healing of the body.
10. Gargle with salt water
Research has shown that gargling with salt water can effectively relieve throat inflammation. The specific method is to add half a teaspoon of salt to a bowl of warm water, dissolve the salt completely, and then use it to gargle. Rinsing the mucous membrane of the throat can have a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. If the throat has a tingling sensation, you can also add some honey to lubricate the throat, which can enhance the bactericidal effect.
