During this time, many friends are experiencing cough and fever. At this time, in addition to seeking medical attention in time, we can also try some tricks of traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupressure. Today, let me share with you some practical TCM acupressure methods, hoping to help you relieve some discomfort when you have a fever.

Get to know acupressure

Acupressure, as the name suggests, is to regulate the body’s qi and blood balance by pressing on specific acupuncture points. In TCM theory, many acupuncture points in the human body are closely related to the function of the internal organs, and by massaging these acupuncture points, qi and blood can be reconciled to achieve the purpose of soothing symptoms.

Introduction to commonly used acupuncture points

Next, I will introduce you to a few commonly used acupuncture points:

  1. Hegu acupoint: It is located on the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, and at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone. This acupuncture point has the effect of dispelling wind and relieving the surface, clearing the meridians and activating the meridians, and has a relieving effect on headache, fever, cough and other symptoms caused by colds.
  2. Quchi acupoint: located at the lateral end of the striated elbow of the elbow, when the elbow is flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting the ulinate point and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. This acupuncture point can clear the pyrolysis table, which is helpful for symptoms such as fever, sore throat, etc.
  3. Large vertebral acupoint: located on the posterior midline, in the depression under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. This acupuncture point is the key point for regulating the yang energy of the whole body, and it has a good relieving effect on symptoms such as fever and cold.

Massage method

After understanding the acupuncture points, let’s take a look at the specific massage methods. Here’s a simple massage technique:

  1. Preparation: First, make sure your hands are clean and have a disinfectant swab or alcohol swab ready. Then, find the location of the acupuncture points, which you can use to gently press with your fingers to look for a feeling of soreness.
  2. Massage technique: Use the thumb and fingertips to press the acupuncture points, with moderate strength, so as to feel soreness but not stinging. Each acupressure point is massaged for 3-5 minutes and can be adjusted to suit individual comfort.
  3. Massage sequence: You can massage the Hegu acupoint first, then the Quchi acupoint, and then the Dazhu acupoint. Such a sequence helps to alleviate symptoms throughout the body.
  4. Precautions: Keep your breathing smooth and avoid holding your breath during the massage. At the same time, it is necessary to keep warm and avoid getting cold.

Case Study

I remember one time when a friend of mine had a high fever due to a cold and had a terrible headache, accompanied by a cough and sore throat. He tried some Western medicines, but none of them had obvious results. So, he approached me and asked me to give him some advice on TCM.

I told him that he could try acupressure. He followed the method I said, massaging the Hegu acupoint, Quchi acupoint and Da Vertebral acupoint every day. As expected, his body temperature dropped the next day, and his headache was much lessened. Then, he continued the massage for a few more days, and the symptoms were basically gone.

Interactive Q&A

I would like to ask you, have you ever tried acupressure? If so, how do you think the effect is? Feel free to share your experiences and feelings in the comment section!

I would also like to remind everyone that when massaging acupuncture points, you should pay attention to the following points:

  1. Find the right acupuncture points: Everyone’s physique is different, and the position of the acupuncture points will also be different. Therefore, it is important to find the position of the acupuncture points before massaging.
  2. Moderate pressure: The massage should be moderately forced, too light or too heavy may not achieve the desired effect.
  3. Perseverance: Acupressure needs to be persistent, not three days of fishing and two days of drying nets.
  4. Combined with other methods: Acupressure can be combined with other TCM treatments, such as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, etc., to achieve better treatment results.