Children can regulate the spleen and stomach by cupping on the acupoints of the middle epigastric point, Tianshu point, Shusanli, and Shangjiuxu.
1. Middle Epigastric Point: It is the recruitment point of the stomach, four horizontal fingers above the navel. Stimulation of the middle epigastric point can achieve the effect of harmonizing the stomach and eliminating food, dredging and tonifying the qi. Children with anorexia, constipation, malnutrition can use this point to regulate.
2. Foot Sanli: It is a joint point of the foot Yangming meridian, located on the outer side of the calf, with the effect of supporting the earth (according to Chinese medicine, the five elements of the spleen belong to the earth) and replenishing the central qi, and can be used to regulate pediatric paranoia, indigestion, etc..
3. Tianshu Acupuncture Point: It is the recruitment point of the large intestine, parallel to the navel, about 2 inches away from the navel. The Tianshu point can be used to treat anorexia, loose stools (thin and unformed feces) and other diseases.
When cupping for children, it is important to avoid burning the skin and not to cupping near the heart or large blood vessels, so as not to cause damage to the organism.