The nausea may be caused by the consumption of stimulating food or after strenuous exercise, etc. No special treatment is needed, and attention should be paid to drinking more water, resting and keeping warm. If it is caused by pathological factors, it can be categorized as Chinese medicine “regurgitation”, “vomiting” and so on, at this time, you can massage the epigastric point, Liangqiu point, foot Sanli point and other acupuncture points to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Middle Epigastric Point: Precisely positioned in the upper abdomen, 4 inches above the umbilicus, on the front center line. Its function is to harmonize the stomach and strengthen the spleen, warm the middle and dissolve dampness, and it is mainly used to treat abdominal pain and distension, stomach and epigastric pain, vomiting, and eructation (hiccups). During acupressure massage, use the thumb to knead the epigastric region to localize the soreness and swelling.
2. Liangqiu Point: Precise positioning of the anterior femoral area, 2 inches above the base of the patella, between the lateral femoral muscle and the rectus femoris tendon. Its function is to regulate qi and stomach, activate meridians and collaterals, and treat stomach pain and diarrhea. Shiatsu massage, using the thumb to rub the Liangqiu, to the localization of the feeling of soreness and swelling is good.
3. Foot Sanli Point: Accurately positioned on the front lateral side of the calf, 3 inches below the calf’s nose, on the line between the calf’s nose and Xiexi. Functions are to strengthen the spleen and stomach, support and consolidate the body’s positive energy (cultivate and consolidate the body’s positive energy), energize the meridians, elevate and lower the qi, and treat stomach pain and vomiting, bloating and constipation. For acupressure massage, use the thumb to press and knead the foot-sanli for 5 to 10 minutes each time.
Pathological factors leading to nausea of the stomach, massage the above three points can slightly improve the symptoms, but remember that the symptoms are serious, we must consult a doctor in a timely manner to follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not unauthorized manipulation of acupuncture points.