Application of Tiantu (CV 22) in emergency.
- Author:
Xian-Min ZHU
1
;
Shang-Fei HUO
;
Lu LU
;
Xin-Zhi WANG
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Henan University of TCM, Zhengzhou 450008, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Asthma;
therapy;
Emergency Medicine;
Humans;
Qi
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2013;33(6):523-525
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The operation and application of Tiantu (CV 22) in emergency are discussed in the paper. The stimulating methods at Tiantu (CV 22) are acupuncture and pressing technique. The correct insertion of needle and proper depth and direction of insertion are required during acupuncture. The pressing technique stress the pressing strength and pressing time. Acupuncture or pressing technique is suitable for the emergent measurement of asthma, asthmatic breathing, coma, blockage of phlegm, hiccup, sore throat, etc. It is indicated that Tiantu (CV 22) is the key point in the emergency and phlegm resolving. Based on the characteristics of the point as promoting qi circulation, reducing the reversed qi and resolving phlegm, in light of the proper points combination by different syndromes and in terms of the correct and safe stimulating methods, Tiantu (CV 22) can achieve the immediate therapeutic effects in the emergent situations.
