In pediatric tuina techniques, the clearing of the large intestine meridian and the clearing of the small intestine meridian are commonly used methods. Among them, the clearing of the small intestine meridian has a good effect on resolving gastrointestinal problems in children. Let's take a look at the benefits of pediatric tuina for the small intestine meridian.
Location of the Small Intestine Meridian in Pediatric Tuina
The small intestine meridian is located on the ulnar side of the little finger, forming a straight line from the fingertips to the base of the finger.
Technique for Clearing the Small Intestine in Pediatric Tuina
The practitioner holds the child's palm with one hand and uses the thumb pad of the other hand to push from the fingertips to the base of the finger. This is called clearing the small intestine. If the opposite direction is applied, it is called supplementing the small intestine. This technique is performed 100-300 times.
Benefits of the Small Intestine Meridian in Pediatric Tuina
Clearing the small intestine can clear heat and promote diuresis. It is used to treat conditions such as short and red urination, urinary retention, water diarrhea, and oral ulcers.
Supplementing the small intestine can nourish yin and replenish deficiency. It is used to treat conditions such as yin deficiency with fluid depletion, short and red urination, deficiency-cold in the lower jiao with frequent urination, and enuresis.
Clinical Application of Clearing the Small Intestine Meridian
Clearing the small intestine meridian can clear and benefit the lower jiao damp-heat, treating conditions such as short and red urination, urinary retention, etc. It can be used together with the clearing of the Tianhe water (pericardium meridian). The specific technique involves first applying clearing ben acupoint, then kneading the Xiaotianxin acupoint for 3 minutes, kneading the Erling Shangma acupoint for 5 minutes, and finally clearing the Tianhe water for 1-2 minutes. This strengthens the clearing heat and promoting diuresis effect.
If there is deficiency-cold in the eyebrow region, frequent urination, and enuresis, it is advisable to use supplementing the small intestine technique.
