Where to massage for itchy throat and cough

Massage is a common method of relieving symptoms and treating diseases, and it is a method that originated from traditional Chinese medicine. Since there are many acupoints in the human body and different acupoints target different organs, you need to find the correct acupoints first when treating diseases. So, which acupoints should be massaged to effectively treat itchy throat and cough? The following will introduce you to the relevant knowledge!

1. Massage Tiantu acupoint for itchy throat and cough

Acupoint location: Tiantu point is located between the clavicle on our chest, in the center of the suprasternal fossa. Tiantu point is located on the Ren meridian of the human body and is one of the main acupoints in the Ren meridian.

Efficacy: Massaging this acupoint is mainly used to treat throat diseases such as cough, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc.

Method: When pressing the Tiantu point, you can press and swallow at the same time, which will achieve a much better effect. On the other hand, you can also choose to apply hot compress to the Tiantu point. The key to hot compress is to use soybeans. Put the soybeans into the prepared cotton bag, sew it tightly, and then heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes. After taking it out, you can apply hot compress. The effect will be better if you combine hot compress with massage.

2. Massage Dazhui acupoint for itchy throat and cough

Acupoint location: When you lower your head, the depression below the highest point of the bulge at the back of your neck is the Dazhui point.

Efficacy: Dazhui point is the place where Yang Qi converges. It is very effective in preventing and treating itchy throat and cough, etc. for respiratory diseases, colds, cervical diseases, fatigue, and consumptive diseases.

Method: When pressing the Dazhui point, you can put your index finger and middle finger together and gently massage with the fingertips. Each massage should last for 15 minutes. You can massage 1 to 2 times a day.

3. Massage Fengchi acupoint for itchy throat and cough

Acupoint location: Fengchi point is located at the back of the neck, one inch above the hairline, with a small pit on each side that feels sore when pressed.

Efficacy: Suitable for people with colds, coughs and runny noses. Massaging this point can not only relieve cough, but also relieve headache.

Method: Hold your head with both hands and press and rub the Fengchi point with your thumbs until you feel a sore and swollen feeling. Close your eyes during the operation, for 1-2 minutes each time.

4. Massage the lung point for itchy throat and cough

Acupoint location: Feishu point is located 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra on the back. When locating the acupoint, it is generally advisable to sit upright or lie prone. The Feishu point is located on the back of the human body, two finger widths to the left and right below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

Efficacy: This point is mainly used to treat diseases of the lung meridian and respiratory tract, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, etc.

Method: If a child keeps coughing, parents can gently massage the lung point with the thumbs or index and middle fingers of both hands for 2 minutes each time. Children's skin is delicate, so the technique should be gentle. It will be more effective if you apply a little salt powder when massaging. This technique can regulate lung qi, replenish deficiency, and relieve cough.

5. Massage Shaoshang acupoint for itchy throat and cough

Acupoint location: on the radial side of the distal segment of the thumb, 0.1 inch away from the corner of the nail. Or place your palm sideways, slightly clench your palm, lift your thumb, draw a line between the radial edge and the base of the thumb nail, and find the acupoint at the intersection.

Efficacy: Shaoshang clears the lungs and relieves sore throat, opens the orifices and refreshes the mind, and is good at clearing the lungs and purging fire. It is mainly used to treat sore throat, cough, asthma, epistaxis; fever, vomiting due to heatstroke, fullness under the heart, etc. It is very effective in preventing and treating chronic pharyngitis and can also prevent colds.

Method: Use the tip of your thumb to gently pinch and rub Shaoshang until it doesn’t hurt. Be careful not to use too much force when pinching to avoid injury. In addition, when you have hiccups, press Shaoshang with your thumb until you feel soreness and continue for half a minute to stop the hiccups. In case of acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis, putting a few drops of blood at Shaoshang can effectively relieve the symptoms.