”According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, certain drugs are used to make the paste and applied on the acupuncture points of human body to cure and prevent diseases. Because this method is easy to use, easy to operate, no obvious discomfort to patients, after thousands of years more and more accepted by the masses.
A. What is “winter disease summer treatment”
”Winter disease” refers to certain pathologies that occur in winter, or are prone to attack and aggravation in winter, such as chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma and other diseases. “Summer treatment” refers to the treatment during the remission period of summer diseases in order to prevent the recurrence of certain diseases in autumn, winter and spring, or to reduce the degree, symptoms and frequency of their attacks.
The “summer treatment of winter diseases” reflects the traditional Chinese medicine idea of “treating the untreated”. The core idea of Chinese medicine is “Heaven corresponds to man”, which believes that the strength and weakness of the body’s yin and yang qi and blood vary according to the seasons, and the occurrence and treatment of diseases should also vary according to the seasons.
Some winter diseases are mainly due to the deficiency of Yang in the human body and the external exposure to cold. During the summer “three volts” is the highest temperature of the year and the most vigorous Yang energy of the human body. At this time, when the Yang energy of the sky and people is in full bloom and the disease is in remission, the use of warming and Yang-aiding drugs (including internal and external use) to treat the Yang deficiency body can stimulate the Yang energy of the human body, enhance the ability to resist disease and cold, and get rid of the chronic cold disease in the body, so as not to develop The purpose is to prevent or reduce the incidence of disease.
Second, what is the winter disease summer treatment acupressure method
A variety of Chinese medicine treatment methods, such as internal Chinese medicine and acupuncture, Gua Sha, Tuina and other external treatment methods, as well as food therapy, have the role of winter diseases and summer treatment. Acupressure is the most commonly used method for winter and summer treatment, and is favored by patients because of its easy, safe, painless, precise efficacy and low cost. Because the winter disease summer treatment acupressure is the use of the highest temperature, the most vigorous Yang Qi after the summer solstice three volt period, so also referred to as “three volt paste”.
It is a comprehensive intervention method to treat and prevent diseases by applying medicine to certain points on the body. Its therapeutic effect has a certain relationship with the compounding, concoction, preparation process, the point of application, the time of application, and the skin reaction of the applied medicine.
Third, the winter disease summer treatment acupuncture point compress method applicable to what diseases
From ancient times to the present, winter disease and summer treatment acupressure method is mainly suitable for people with Yang deficiency, for chronic, persistent pulmonary (respiratory) diseases that tend to recur or worsen in autumn, winter and spring. After a long period of clinical practice, the suitable diseases recommended by TCM experts are
1, long cough, asthma, lung paralysis (chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.).
2, nasal abscess, congested nose, laryngeal paralysis (allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, chronic laryngitis, etc.).
3, children with physical weakness prone to colds, recurrent coughing and wheezing (respiratory tract infections).
4, part of the bone and joint disease (rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis).
Four, winter and summer acupuncture point patching method commonly used which drugs
The drugs commonly used in the treatment of lung (respiratory system) diseases by winter and summer acupressure are basically based on the prescriptions recorded in Zhang’s Medical General, with fried white mustard seeds, Yuanhu, Gansui, Hosin, dry ginger (or ginger juice) as the basic formula, or combined with clinical experience for appropriate additions and subtractions. The drugs used to prevent and treat other diseases vary according to the disease.
V. Which acupuncture points are commonly used for winter and summer treatment
Acupuncture points are generally applied to the twelve meridians and acupuncture points of the Directing Vessel.
(1) Commonly used acupuncture points for lung diseases: Lung Yu, Heart Yu, Diaphragm Yu, Ankylosis, Asthma, and Zhongfu (all bilateral). Three acupoints are selected at a time (generally the first three acupoints are mostly used), and if there is local breakdown or scarring, the other three acupoints can be selected. According to the patient’s physique and identification of the condition, additional acupoints such as Fengmen, Spleen Yu, Kidney Yu, Foot Sanli, Dazhi, Tiantu, Shenqu, Guangyuan, Zhonggui and Neiguan can be taken.
(2) Commonly used acupoints for treating osteoarthrosis: Liver Yu, Spleen Yu, Kidney Yu, and Life Gate.
Six, the specific time of winter and summer treatment acupuncture point paste
(1) When to apply
Traditional acupuncture points are applied at the beginning, middle and the first day of the last three volts of the lunar calendar, for a total of three times. If there is a leap volcano (20 days), you can add 10 days interval 1 time. At present, the compress can be applied at any time during the three volts, but each time should be 7-10 days apart.
It is better to apply the compress from 10:00-17:00 on a sunny day.
(2)How long to apply each time
The length of the compressing time should be determined according to the patient’s skin reaction, personal constitution and tolerance ability, generally to the extent that the patient can tolerate. Because of the strong skin irritation of the drug (such as white mustard, etc.), the drug should not be left on the skin for too long. Generally, 4 to 6 hours for adults and 1 to 4 hours for children is appropriate.
Generally speaking, the younger the child is, the shorter the retention time should be; the hotter and more humid the weather is, the shorter the retention time should be accordingly; the first time the patching time should not be too long, and try not to stick the skin out of blisters, so as not to affect the future treatment. If you feel that there is obvious discomfort in the patching area or the child is crying after the patching, do not force it to stay on, it should be removed in time.
(3) The course of the patching
Generally 3 times (4 times if there are leap volts) for a course of treatment, 1 to 2 courses of treatment per year, continuous treatment for 3 years is good. 3 years later can continue to apply, in order to consolidate or improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Seven, who is not suitable for winter and summer acupressure
Prohibited groups.
(1)The skin of the patching area has trauma, ulcers, infection.
(2) Allergic to the dressing drug or dressing components.
(3) Allergic, scar body.
(4)Acute febrile diseases and febrile period of various infectious diseases.
(5)Those with heavy internal fire such as yellow thick sputum, hemoptysis, epistaxis or prone to mouth ulcers.
(6) Patients whose doctors consider it inappropriate to use.
Caution for use by.
(1)Pregnant women.
(2)People with AIDS, tuberculosis or other infectious diseases.
(3)Patients with diabetes mellitus, hematological diseases, malignant hypertension, severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, bronchiectasis, malignant tumors.
(4) During the acute attack or exacerbation of the disease.
(5) Infants and children under 2 years of age. Since the reaction of the child cannot be known with certainty, the crying of infants and children must be closely observed to determine the irritation of the drug on the skin, etc. when it is used.
VIII. Skin reactions and treatment after application
(1) Normal skin reaction and treatment
Depending on the patient’s physical condition and the length of time of the dressing, local skin reactions such as flushing, burning or mild stinging sensation, or small blisters may occur after the dressing. Most of the skin will remain pigmented for a period of time.
If blisters appear on the compressed area, do not be nervous. Chinese medicine believes that the skin blisters after moxibustion or acupuncture point compressing, its role in improving the immunity of the body will be stronger. Generally, for small blisters, no special treatment is necessary, waiting for their natural absorption, or external application of moist burn cream to reduce discomfort. If there are large blisters, you should visit the hospital to disinfect the treatment to prevent infection.
(2) Adverse skin reactions and treatment
Due to the patient’s condition, physical condition, etc., some adverse reactions such as severe local skin redness, large blisters, ulceration, pain, or skin allergy may occasionally occur after the patching.
If during the period of application, erythema, blisters and itching of the skin appear in a larger extent and to a greater extent, the applied medicine and dressing should be removed immediately and symptomatic treatment should be carried out. In case of local skin allergy, topical anti-allergy ointment can be applied.
The following cases need to be treated in a hospital.
Local skin redness, swelling, blisters or ulcers; systemic skin allergy symptoms; excessive size of blisters, or purulent secretions in blisters, or skin rupture, exposure of subcutaneous tissue, bleeding, etc.
When the skin has adverse reactions, attention should be paid to keep the local dry, do not scratch the local, do not casually apply other anti-itch drugs to prevent further stimulation of the skin.
Nine, winter disease summer acupuncture point dressing during the diet and living precautions
(1)The diet should be light during the period of compressing, should be careful to eat seafood, beef and mutton and chili, garlic, onion, ginger and other spicy stimulating food and fatty sweet nourishing products.
(2) Should be careful to eat cold drinks and frozen food, preferably less alcohol, less smoking.
(3) To keep the patch local clean. After removing the drug, it is advisable to take a warm bath, not a cold bath. For the skin and residual ointment of the patch, only warm water can be used for washing, not scrubbing with soap, bathing liquid, etc.
(4) It is advisable to wear clean, soft, loose and breathable clothing during the period of dressing. It is best not to use air conditioning during the patching period to avoid contraction of pores after the skin is cooled, which affects the absorption of drugs.
(5) To ensure adequate sleep. Be sure to remove the patch of drugs before going to sleep.
(6) do not over-activity after the patch, so as not to sweat a lot or drug mobile off.
Ten, the main precautions for winter and summer acupressure therapy
(1) before treatment to the regular doctor to understand in detail whether they are applicable to this method.
(2) Acupressure is only a means of treating diseases, and cannot completely replace other treatments. Patients with chronic diseases who are taking medication should not blindly reduce or stop their medication during TCM compressing.
(3) Acupressure is a scientifically rigorous therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the appropriate population and disease, the compressed drugs must be reasonably blended, prepared and preserved according to the disease, and the points must be selected according to the disease and condition, so it is not recommended that the public buy, blend and compress the drugs themselves.
Lung acupoint
Location: 1.5 inches below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.
Main treatment: Promote the lung and regulate qi, calm asthma and stop cough. It is suitable for cough, asthma, cold, external wind and cold, night sweating, back pain and other conditions, and has a certain effect on various lung diseases.
Sensation:Local pressure with soreness and slight pain.
Heart acupoint
Location: 1.5 inches next to the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
Indications: Regulating qi and blood, unblocking the heart veins, calming the heart and tranquilizing the mind. It is suitable for panic and palpitation, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, neurasthenia, insomnia, back pain and other conditions.
It has certain curative effect for various heart diseases.
Sensation: local pressure with soreness and slight pain.
Diaphragm Yu (Blood Club Point) Location: In the back, under the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebrae, 1.5 inches from the side.
Local anatomy: There are medial branches of the posterior branches of the intercostal arteries and veins. It is distributed with the medial cutaneous branch of the posterior branch of the seventh and eighth thoracic nerves, and the deeper lateral branch.
Indications: Vomiting, eruption, choking, diarrhea, dietary incontinence, asthma, cough, vomiting blood, hot flashes, night sweats, rubella.
It is now mostly used for anemia, chronic bleeding disorders, diaphragmatic spasm, gastritis, enteritis, urticaria, pediatric malnutrition, etc.
Tiantu Point
Location: sitting on the back. In the neck, on the current midline, in the center of the upper sternal fossa.
Effects: Promoting lung energy, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough
Indications: Asthma, cough, croup, sore throat, gall qi, plum kernel qi, coughing up pus and blood, heart and back pain, bronchial asthma.
Bronchitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis.