When treating children with diarrhea, many parents ask if pediatric massage can stop diarrhea. The answer is yes, it can. The large intestine meridian is an important acupoint for stopping diarrhea. Let's take a look at the technique of pediatric massage to clear the large intestine.
The accurate location of the large intestine meridian
The large intestine meridian is located on the radial side of the index finger, from the tip of the index finger to the tiger's mouth, forming a straight line.
Technique of pediatric massage on the large intestine meridian
The massager holds the child's left hand with their left hand, placing the palm side down. They can use their right index and middle fingers to hold the child's thumb, and then use the radial side of the thumb to push straight from the tip of the thumb to the tiger's mouth for tonification, known as tonifying the large intestine. The opposite is clearing, known as clearing the large intestine. If it is pushed back and forth, it is called pushing and tonifying the large intestine.
Functions and indications of pediatric massage on the large intestine meridian
Tonifying the large intestine can warm the middle and stop diarrhea, astringe the intestines and solidify prolapse, and is mainly used to treat deficiency-cold diarrhea, dysentery, and prolapse of the anus.
Clearing the large intestine can clear heat, promote diuresis, relieve stagnation, and reduce liver and gallbladder heat. It is mainly used to treat damp-heat stagnation in the intestines, fever and abdominal pain, red and white dysentery, and constipation.
This acupoint is also called the third finger joint and can be used for diagnosis.
Precautions for pediatric massage to clear the large intestine
1. Pushing and clearing this meridian point can treat anal redness and swelling, so more force can be applied.
2. When a child has severe diarrhea, excessive tonification and clearing of this acupoint can be detrimental to the child. It is recommended to push and clear this meridian point after the diarrhea has eased for better results.
