Pulling the Yintang Acupoint to Relieve Dryness and Nasal Congestion
The method of pulling the Yintang acupoint can not only effectively relieve nasal dryness by increasing mucus secretion to keep the nasal passages moist, but it can also prevent nosebleeds, rhinitis, and the common cold.
Location of the Yintang Acupoint:
The Yintang acupoint is located on the face, at the midpoint of the line connecting the two inner ends of the eyebrows.
Specific Method:
Gently pinch the Yintang acupoint with your bent thumb and index finger, and perform a gentle, slow kneading motion. The sensation should be one of slight numbness and swelling in the local area. Typically, this should be done for about 2 minutes.
Main Functions of the Yintang Acupoint:
To clear the head and brighten the eyes, and to open the nasal passages. Pulling the Yintang acupoint can increase the proliferative capacity of nasal mucosal epithelial cells, promote mucus secretion to keep the nasal passages moist, stimulate olfactory cells to make the sense of smell more acute, and prevent colds and respiratory diseases.
For Nosebleeds, Try Eating More Lotus Root
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that for those with nosebleeds, one should consume foods that cool the blood, nourish yin, and clear heat, with lotus root being the best choice. Lotus root contains large amounts of starch, protein, vitamins B and C, fat, carbohydrates, and various minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Its flesh is tender and succulent; when eaten raw, it can be compared to a pear.
Eating lotus root raw can cool the blood and dissipate stasis, while when cooked, it can nourish the heart and benefit the kidneys. It has the effect of nourishing yin and blood, can tonify the deficiency of the five organs, strengthen the bones and muscles, and enrich the blood. Lotus root is relatively high in iron content, making it very suitable for patients with iron-deficiency anemia. It is also rich in vitamin K, which has the effect of constricting blood vessels and stopping bleeding, making it extremely suitable for those with nosebleeds, hematemesis, hematuria, or hematochezia. However, those with weak digestive function or loose stools should not eat it raw.