Cupping can be done by selecting the Foot Sanli, Zhongshu and Tianshu points for stomach cold.
1. Foot Sanli: It is one of the acupoints of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, located 3 inches below the calf’s nose. It is a commonly used point for treating spleen and stomach disorders, mainly for stomach pain, vomiting, eructation (hiccups), indigestion, diarrhea and other conditions.
2. Middle Epigastric Point: It is one of the acupoints of Ren Vessel, located on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the umbilicus. This point can treat digestive disorders such as stomach pain, acid vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion and other conditions.
3. Tianshu Acupuncture Point: It is one of the acupoints of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, located horizontally in the umbilicus, 2 inches away from the anterior midline. Tianshu point can also treat stomach pain, eructation and indigestion caused by stomach cold.
It is recommended that patients with stomach cold go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, cupping needs to be operated by a professional physician, do not blindly cupping on your own, so as not to delay the condition.