Colds are mainly caused by external wind pathogens, with a distinction between wind-cold and wind-heat colds. Due to the unique physiological and pathological characteristics of children, the treatment methods for colds in children cannot be equated with those for adults. Tui Na, a form of traditional Chinese massage, is a commonly used treatment for colds in children. Let's take a look at the Tui Na techniques for wind-cold colds in children.
Main Symptoms of Wind-Cold Colds in Children
Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, headache, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, no thirst, pale tongue coating, floating and tight pulse, blue and red fingerprints.
Tui Na Prescription for Wind-Cold Colds in Children
Treatment principle: Relieve muscle tension and dispel cold.
Tui Na prescription: Rub Feng Chi, Feng Fu, Shuang Feng Zhan Chi, rub Xiao Tian Xin, Na Lie Que, Huang Feng Ru Dong, Na Jian Jing.
Tui Na Techniques for Wind-Cold Colds in Children
Rub Feng Chi: Use your thumb and index finger to apply pressure to Feng Chi, with a rhythmic release and compression cycle of 20 times. Then, press your index finger on Feng Chi and rub in a clockwise direction 30 times, until there is a localized sore and distended feeling.
Rub Feng Fu: Place your thumb on Feng Fu and rub in a clockwise direction for 30 rounds, then rub in a counterclockwise direction for 30 rounds.
Shuang Feng Zhan Chi: Use the index and middle fingers of both hands to hold the child's ears and lift them upward 3-5 times. Then, use one or both thumbs to press and rub the temples, Tai Yang, Ting Hui, Shui Gou, Cheng Jiang, Jia Che Xue acupoints, with 3-5 repetitions for each acupoint.
Rub Xiao Tian Xin: Place the fingertip of the middle finger on the junction between the child's thumb and index finger, and rub clockwise for 100 times, then rub counterclockwise for 100 times.
Na Lie Que: Place the thumb on Lie Que and use the fingertip to rub or flick the acupoint 50-100 times, until there is a localized sore and distended feeling.
Huang Feng Ru Dong: Separate the index and middle fingers, use them to hold the root of the child's nostrils and fix them, then rub and press the acupoints up and down.
Na Jian Jing: Face the index finger and middle finger towards each other, and pinch and knead Jian Jing 100-200 times, gradually increasing and then decreasing the force.
Explanation of Tui Na Techniques for Wind-Cold Colds in Children
Feng Chi and Feng Fu are essential acupoints for inducing sweating; Huang Feng Ru Dong warms and dispels cold, paired with Xiao Tian Xin to promote the flow of qi and blood, relieve muscle tension, and achieve the effects of inducing sweating and expelling pathogens. Shuang Feng Zhan Chi is an important technique for warming the lungs and dispelling cold, Lie Que promotes lung function and dispels cold, and Na Jian Jing assists the other acupoints by lifting and raising energy. With these techniques, sweating is induced, muscles are relaxed, and pathogens are expelled, providing a good therapeutic effect.
Tips
1. After a child catches a cold, they should rest in bed more and pay attention to maintaining good ventilation in their living environment.
2. The child's diet should be light, and they should be encouraged to drink more water to promote urination and detoxification. They should also consume more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins, enhance immunity, and facilitate early recovery.
