Sweating is mainly referring to the phenomenon of sweating during sleep, which stops upon waking up and does not cause chills. Instead, the person feels hot. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this condition is often caused by liver fire and damp heat. The treatment should focus on clearing the liver and promoting diuresis. Now let's take a look at the massage points for sweating.
Massage Points for Adult Sweating
Acupoints: Feishu (BL 13), Geshu (BL 17), Shenshu (BL 23), Gaohuang (BL 43), Bailao (BL 22), Zhongfu (LU 1), and Taiyuan (LU 9).
Manipulation Techniques: Use kneading technique, sequentially knead and press the acupoints. Use both thumbs to perform the manipulation together. Each acupoint should be massaged for about 3-5 minutes. Use the reinforcing method and perform the massage once daily or every other day. This method is suitable for treating sweating due to bone steaming.
Massage Points for Child Sweating
Heart Meridian Acupoint
Massage of the heart meridian acupoint can be done using the purging method or the reinforcing method. The purging method is commonly used, which involves pushing directly from the fingertip towards the fingerprint on the palm side of the middle finger. This has the effect of clearing the heart and reducing fever.
Location of the acupoint: On the palm side of the middle finger, at the fingertip.
Massage technique: Push directly from the palm side of the middle finger, starting from the fingertip. The force should not be too heavy. Massage for 5 minutes.
Kidney Meridian Acupoint
Massage of the kidney meridian acupoint has the effect of nourishing the kidney and brain, warming and nurturing the lower body, and clearing and promoting the elimination of damp heat in the lower burner.
Location of the acupoint: On the palm side of the little finger, at the fingertip.
Massage technique: Push horizontally from the fingertip towards the knuckle crease on the palm side of the little finger. The force should be moderate. Massage for 3 minutes.
Kidney Top Acupoint
Rubbing the kidney top acupoint can help slim the face and consolidate the exterior to stop sweating. It has a certain effect in relieving sweating.
Location of the acupoint: At the end of the palm side of the little finger.
Massage technique: Use the thumb to rub the end of the little finger in a clockwise direction. The force should be appropriate. Rub for 4 minutes.
Principles of Acupoint Selection for Sweating Massage
According to traditional Chinese medicine, whether it is in children or adults, sweating is caused by deficiency in the body. Therefore, for massage treatment of sweating, acupoints with the function of consolidating the foundation and replenishing qi are mostly used. In addition, excessive internal heat can also lead to sweating, so clearing heat is also an important aspect of acupoint selection. Persistently massaging these acupoints can comprehensively regulate qi and blood, enhance constitution, and fundamentally solve the problem of sweating.
Do's and Don'ts for Sweating Maintenance
1. Strengthen physical exercise, pay attention to work-life balance, avoid excessive mental stress, maintain a happy mood, and consume less spicy and heavy flavored foods. These are important measures for preventing sweating.
2. When sweating, the pores are empty and vulnerable to external pathogens, so one should avoid wind and cold to prevent catching a cold. After sweating, promptly use a dry towel to wipe off the sweat.
3. People who sweat a lot should frequently change their underwear and pay attention to keeping clothes and bedding dry and clean.
