Operation
The child is held and seated in the arms of the parents with the back facing the doctor. For older children, it is best to ask them to cross their hands on top of their heads. The doctor uses the rubbing technique with both hands to rub and massage from the two hypochondriac regions of the child to the Dujiao acupoint. Generally, the operation is performed 50 to 100 times.
Key Points of the Movement
During the operation, rub tightly and move slowly, and perform the operation from top to bottom.
Requirements and Precautions
Appropriate medium can be selected properly to avoid damaging the child’s skin.
Clinical Application
This method can regulate qi and resolve phlegm, and disperse stagnation. It is used for treating diseases and syndromes such as cough with rapid breathing, chest tightness with phlegm and wheezing, and stagnation caused by accumulated phlegm and food retention.