How to massage cough

When a cough occurs, massage can effectively relieve the cough and is more effective in helping to treat the cough, especially in younger children. First of all, the massage technique of tonifying the spleen can be adopted by gently massaging on the outer edge of the thumb, which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and eliminating stagnation, which will be more effective in relieving the cough of accumulated food. Secondly, the Lung meridian can be cleared to relieve and treat coughs. The Lung meridian is on the finger surface of the ring finger, pushing from the root to the tip of the finger, and is effective in relieving coughs with the effects of dipping heat and relieving symptoms and relieving coughs and phlegm. In addition, massage and tui-na can be performed using the Tianheshui method. The Tianheshui point has an anti-inflammatory effect, and if massage can be performed using the Tianheshui method when coughing, it can clear heat, relieve symptoms and relieve coughs caused by infection. You can also massage and tui-na the Tanzhong acupuncture point. When massaging the Tanzhong acupuncture point, it has the effect of rationalizing and smoothing the qi, relieving cough and resolving phlegm.