There is no such thing as the best point to press for a cold and runny nose, you need to choose according to the patient’s situation, press the Yingxiang point, the upper star point is better, but also according to the evidence to choose the point, such as cold cold cold according to Lixiao point, hot cold according to the Quchi point, etc..
1. Yingxiang point: belongs to the hand yangming large intestine meridian, is located in the outer edge of the nose next to the midpoint of the nasolabial groove in the middle of the press Yingxiang point has a very good XuanTongXiao efficacy, for colds and flu runny nose treatment has a certain role in improving nasal congestion, runny nose and other diseases.
2. Shangxing point: Located 1 inch straight up from the center of the front hairline, this point has the effect of waking up the brain and calming the mind, and opening the nasal orifices. Pressing this point can be used to treat colds that cause nasal congestion, headache, eye pain and other conditions, for acute and chronic rhinitis is more effective.
3. Wind-cold cold: If you have a cold and runny nose, and the flow is clear, and at the same time see the tongue pale moss white, more identification of wind-cold cold, you can choose to press on the basis of the above acupuncture points, such as Lechu points, have a very good wind dispersal of the role of cold.
4. Wind-heat colds: If there is a yellow nasal discharge and sticky, at the same time see the tongue red moss thin yellow, more identification of wind-heat colds, you can choose to press the above acupoints on the basis of Quchi points and other acupoints, there is a better role in dispersing wind and heat.
It is recommended that patients with colds and runny noses seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, acupressure treatment must be operated by a professional physician, do not self-treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.