How to use massage to stop vomiting in children

In daily life, we often see some pediatric massage techniques. In fact, massage is a very important part of traditional Chinese medicine. For some children with vomiting symptoms, massage can often be used. So what are the methods?

Push the forearm (push the three joints): Applicable position for cold spitting: radial side of the forearm, the transverse line from the wrist to the transverse line of the elbow forms a straight line. Operation method: Pushing method: Use the radial side of the thumb, or the index and middle fingers to push from the wrist to the elbow, which is called pushing the three joints. Number of times: 100 to 300 times. Function: Warming the Yang and dispelling cold, inducing sweat and relieving exterior symptoms, replenishing Qi and blood. Indications: All cold symptoms. Colds caused by wind and cold, diarrhea, abdominal pain, white macules, slow rash, weakness after illness, cold limbs due to yang deficiency, paralysis, etc.

2. Rub Zusanli: Suitable location for cold vomiting: three inches below the outer kneecap, about one horizontal finger on the outer side of the tibia. Technique: Press and knead with the tip of the thumb. Indications: abdominal distension and pain, vomiting and diarrhea, weakness and fatigue of the lower limbs, etc.

3 Massage Zhongwan: Applicable location for vomiting caused by cold: the midpoint of the line from the lower end of the sternum to the navel (about 4 inches above the navel). Technique: Pressing and rubbing with the thumb or the tips of the index and middle fingers or the base of the palm is called rubbing Zhongwan; rubbing with the palm or four fingers is called rubbing Zhongwan; using the index and middle fingers to push straight upward from Zhongwan to the bottom of the throat, or from the bottom of the throat to Zhongwan is called pushing Weiwan. Indications: abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, belching, abdominal pain, etc.