Cold and runny nose can be treated by choosing Yingxiang acupoint, Shangxing acupoint and Hegu acupoint.
1. Yingxiang acupoint: located on the face, next to the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose, in the nasolabial groove. This acupoint has the effect of clearing the nasal orifices, and can relieve runny nose and nasal congestion caused by colds, etc. Patients with colds and runny noses can massage or pinprick this acupoint.
2. Shangxing acupoint: located in the head, 1 inch straight up from the center of the front hairline. Massage or acupuncture on this point can relieve the symptoms of cold and runny nose.
3. Hegu: located on the back of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone. Stimulating this point can relieve the symptoms of cold and flu, and can relieve fever, headache, sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion caused by cold and flu.
Patients with colds and runny noses should actively seek medical attention, and should choose the acupoints under the guidance of the physician’s interview, and patients should not make their own treatment to avoid adverse consequences.