Which part of the body should be fumigated with moxa for cough

Many people often have symptoms of coughing. Coughing is caused by infection of the throat or trachea, which leads to itchy throat. Coughing is generally difficult to cure and requires taking medicine for a long time to fully recover. Um. In addition to taking medicine and injections, coughs can also be treated with moxibustion, which can provide targeted treatment for coughs. So which part of the body is better to use moxa to fumigate when coughing?

Where should I use moxibustion for a child with a cough

1. Where should I use moxibustion for children with cough? Dazhui acupoint

Acupoint location: Dazhui point is located in the spinal region, on the posterior midline, in the depression between the inferior spinous processes of the seventh cervical vertebra. Bend your head or lie prone to locate the acupuncture point.

Method: You can use a single-eye moxibustion box on the back of the Dazhui area, or you can hold a moxa stick for fumigation. The time is about 20 minutes. For Tiantu, moxibustion is also required for about 20 minutes.

2. Where should I use moxibustion on the Shenzhu acupoint when a child has a cough?

Acupoint location: Shenzhu point is an acupoint located in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. When locating the acupoint, have the baby sit upright naturally with shoulders level and head slightly lowered forward, and locate the acupoint in the depression of the third thoracic vertebra.

Method: Generally, moxibustion lasts 10 to 15 minutes each time. In the beginning, you can do it once every other day. After 10 times, you can do it once a week or 1 to 2 times a month.

3. Where should I use moxibustion on the lung point when a child has a cough?

Acupoint location: One and a half inches away from the Shenzhu point, exactly one and a half inches below the third thoracic vertebra, that is, between the third thoracic vertebra and the scapula.

Method: Use moxibustion on these three acupoints, first moxibustion the Shenzhu point (in the middle), and then moxibustion the left and right points respectively, each for about three minutes.

4. Where should I use moxibustion on the Fengmen acupoint when a child has a cough?

Efficacy: colds, cough and phlegm, cervical pain, shoulder pain, etc. Location: Fengmen acupoint is located on the back, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra.

Acupoint location: Usually sit upright or lie prone. Fengmen acupoint is located on the back, about 2 cm to the left and right of the center of the second depression below the Dazhui (between the 2nd and 3rd thoracic vertebrae).

5. Where should I use moxibustion on the Chize point when a child has a cough?

Efficacy: Clears and promotes lung qi, purges fire and reduces adverse reactions, relieves cough and resolves phlegm. Location: In the cubital crease, radial depression of the biceps tendon.

Method of acupoint location: Let the baby adopt the acupoint location posture with the palm facing up and elbows slightly bent. The Chize point is located at the elbow of the human arm. When locating the point, first raise the arm. There is a thick tendon in the center of the inner side of the arm. The point is located on the outer side of the tendon. The area 3-4 cm above this point where you will feel pain if you press it firmly with your hand is the "Shang Chize" point.

6. Where should I use moxibustion on the Tiantu point when a child has a cough?

Efficacy: Expand chest and regulate qi, clear airways, reduce phlegm and clear lungs.

Location: Located on the neck, on the anterior midline, in the center of the suprasternal fossa, between the left and right sternocleidomastoid muscles.

Method of acupuncture point selection: Let the baby sit, and select the acupuncture point on the midline of the neck, in the center of the suprasternal fossa.