Blocked nose? Try LI20 and Taiyang at home
Paediatric Tuina for nose: LI20 and Taiyang
Locate Ying Xiang beside the nostril and Taiyang at the temple for a child's runny or blocked nose self-care.
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Two points often taught for paediatric digestion self-care: Zu San Li (ST36) four of the child's finger-widths below the kneecap and one thumb-space from the shin bone, and Tian Shu (ST25) two of the child's thumb-spaces from the navel on each side. Circle each kindly for about one minute. Soft pressure only; stop if the child is distressed.
Routine
The steps
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Zu San Li (ST36) · 1 minute
On the outer lower leg, about four of the child's finger-widths below the bottom of the kneecap, one of the child's thumb-widths from the shin bone edge. Circle each side gently for one minute. ST36 supports Spleen and Stomach transformation.
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Tian Shu (ST25) · 1 minute
On the abdomen, about two of the child's thumb-widths from the centre of the navel on each side. Circle both sides kindly for one minute. ST25 is used for intestinal rhythm and tummy discomfort patterns.
Try today Locate Zu San Li with your child's fingers and circle each side for one minute.
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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Seek urgent paediatric care for severe pain, persistent vomiting, or blood in stool.
FAQs
Quick questions
Why measure with the child's fingers?
Paediatric landmarks scale with the child's body. Using their own fingers keeps ST36 and ST25 closer to the teaching positions used in clinic.
How often can we press these points?
Once a day is a common educational habit when a physician has agreed home press fits. Keep the circles kind. Book if appetite or stools keep worrying you.
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