This is a hundred times better than taking medicine for colds

Cold and fever are common diseases. Frequent colds and fevers can make people very miserable. It usually takes about a week for a cold to heal, and it is also accompanied by coughing and runny nose. According to Chinese medicine, regular massage of certain acupoints on the human body can effectively relieve colds, but the technique is also very important. So, what are the methods of acupoint massage for colds? Let’s find out through the following content!

The first step is to massage Fengchi acupoint

Cold is a respiratory disease caused by a variety of viruses. Self-massage of specific acupoints can stimulate the body's immune function and reduce or alleviate the occurrence of colds.

Step 2: Massage Dazhui Point

Effect: It can clear away heat, dissipate wind and relieve exterior symptoms, and is especially suitable for wind-heat colds.

Massage technique: Fengchi point is located at the lower edge of the occipital bone behind the neck, in a depression about two fingers wide from the back of the ear. Press the Fengchi acupoint with the thumbs of both hands and rub it vigorously with your fingers for dozens of times.

Step 3: Take the Jianjing point

Function: It can prevent and treat colds, and is especially suitable for treating persistent high fever after a cold.

Massage technique: This point is located in the middle of the back of the neck, at the lower edge of a larger bone protrusion, that is, the lower edge of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. Use the index and middle fingers of one hand to press firmly on the Dazhui point, and rub it 100 to 200 times.

Step 4: Press and massage Zusanli acupoint

Function: It can dispel wind, cold and relieve symptoms of cold, and is especially suitable for treating colds caused by wind and cold.

Massage technique: The Jianjing point is located in the middle between the neck and the shoulder, where the muscles are more abundant. Use the thumb, index and middle fingers of both hands to hold the shoulder well acupoints on the opposite side respectively. Place your thumb in front and your index and middle fingers behind, and lift it 10 times.

Through the introduction above, I believe you already know the method of acupoint massage to treat colds! Regular massage can also prevent colds. It is relatively simple and reliable and can prevent colds. In normal times, we must pay attention to a healthy diet to prevent bacterial infection and reduce the chance of catching a cold.