Fever bloodletting acupoints

Cold and fever are common diseases. Most people have had the experience of fever. We all know that when people have a fever, they are not only physically uncomfortable, but also have an impact on their appetite, daily life and work. Fever needs to be treated in time. While actively treating the fever, try to keep the diet light and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. So where are the acupuncture points for bloodletting when having a fever?

What acupuncture points can reduce fever

1. Massaging the Dazhui point can reduce fever

Dazhui is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra. It is the intersection of the Governor Vessel and all the yang meridians of the twelve main meridians of the body. It governs the yang of the whole body and is a commonly used acupoint for relieving exterior symptoms and reducing fever. At the Dazhui point, use a three-edged needle to prick and bleed, and cupping will have a better effect. You can also massage the Dazhui point in conjunction with pushing the spine, using the pads of your index and middle fingers or the base of your palm to push from the Dazhui point straight down to the coccyx, about 100 to 300 times.

2. Massaging the Shixuan acupoint can reduce fever

That is the tips of the ten fingers, a total of 10. The Shixuan acupoint has many uses in emergency treatment and is widely used among the people to treat fever, epilepsy, infantile convulsions, etc. In case of high fever, use a three-edged needle to prick and bleed, 3-5 drops of bleeding is appropriate.

3. Massaging Quchi, Hegu and Waiguan acupoints can reduce fever

Bend your elbow, and the point where the transverse line ends, that is, the depression on the inner edge of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, is the Quchi point. Hegu, commonly known as the "tiger's mouth", is located in the depression between the first and second metacarpal bones. Quchi and Hegu both belong to the hand yangming large intestine meridian, which can both dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, and clear and drain Yangming. Waiguan is located two horizontal fingers upward from the midpoint of the transverse line on the back of the wrist. Waiguan acupoint is one of the eight meridian intersection points and is an important acupoint for relieving exterior symptoms and reducing fever. Using fine needles to prick these three acupoints can lower body temperature. You can also massage these three points, and use the index and middle fingertips to push upward from the wrist line to the elbow about 300 times.

How to prevent fever

1. Actively participate in sports activities, exercise, and improve the body's immunity. If necessary, you can use some immunity-enhancing drugs under the guidance of a professional doctor.

2. When the climate changes, add or remove clothes in time to prevent fever caused by overcooling or overheating.

3. During the cold epidemic, try to avoid taking children to crowded public places to reduce the chance of infection.

4. Open windows frequently at home to allow fresh air to circulate. Clothes should be cool and breathable, and avoid covering yourself with a blanket to cause sweat.

5. Receive preventive injections in time to reduce the occurrence of infectious diseases.

6. Drink more water, especially water containing minerals, and avoid caffeine and alcohol.