TCM acupuncture tips: Xiaolu point – chest tightness, Qi stagnation and elimination

Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Jing/Xiaolu

First, acupoint selection steps

【First Step] The horizontal line from the back of the armpit to the horizontal line of the elbow is 9 inches in total, divided into 9 equal parts.

[Step 2] On the line connecting the tip of the elbow and the angle of the acromion, take the intersection of the upper 7/9 and the lower 2/9, that is, 2 cun above the tip of the elbow, which is Qinglingyuan;

[The third step] Take the intersection of the upper 4/9 and the lower 5/9, that is, 5 cun above the tip of the elbow, which is the Xiaolu point.

Second, important structures

5 inches above the tip of the elbow.

Third, Indications

Xiaolu (effectively treating various pain syndromes) headache, toothache, and back pain.

Four. Positioning

In the back of the arm, on the line connecting the tip of the elbow and the angle of the acromion, 5 on the tip of the elbow Inch.

V. Massage

Put four fingers together to apply pressure to Xiaoluo, press and release for 3~5 minutes It is suitable for treating headache, neck pain, arm pain, toothache and other diseases.

Six. Moxibustion

Moxibustion with a moxibustion device with spacers

Time: 20-30 minutes; Temperature: 38-45℃;

Moxibustion with moxa sticks

Time: 5-15 minutes.