When parents choose tuina massage for their baby's health care, they often use the technique of clearing the lung meridian. So, where is the accurate position of the lung meridian in children? What is the correct tuina massage technique for the lung meridian?
Accurate Position of the Lung Meridian in Children
The lung meridian in children is located at the fingertip of the little finger. Tuina massage techniques include tonifying the lung meridian and clearing the lung meridian.
Tuina Massage Technique for Tonifying the Lung Meridian in Children
The massager fixes the child's little finger with one hand, and uses the thumb pad of the other hand to rotate and massage the fingertip of the child's little finger 100-500 times.
Tuina Massage Technique for Clearing the Lung Meridian in Children
The massager fixes the child's little finger with one hand, and uses the thumb to push from the fingertip towards the root of the finger 100-500 times. Tonifying and clearing the lung meridian are collectively referred to as pushing the lung meridian.
Functions of Tuina Massage on the Lung Meridian in Children
Tonifying the lung meridian can supplement the lung meridian and is often used for symptoms such as asthmatic cough, enuresis, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats caused by deficiency.
Clearing the lung meridian can clear lung heat, expel wind, relieve the surface, and stop coughing and phlegm. It is often used for symptoms such as feverish cough, cold with fever, and constipation caused by excess.
Precautions for Tuina Massage on the Lung Meridian in Children
If the child has symptoms of diarrhea, it is advised to perform less or no clearing of the lung meridian to avoid worsening the condition. Combining pushing the lung meridian with retreating the six fu organs can clear heat, cool blood, reduce swelling, and relieve pain.
