Tianfu is the name of the acupoints. From the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon Ling Shu: Ben Shu. Belonging to the Hand Tai Yin Lung Meridian. Heaven is the sky, referring to the upper level; The mansion is a gathering place. The acupoint is located at the upper end of the arm, where lung qi gathers, hence the name Tianfu. It is commonly used in modern times to treat bronchitis, asthma, nosebleeds, vomiting blood, mental illness, gas poisoning, shoulder and arm pain, etc.
[Location of acupoint selection]
Located on the inner side of the arm, at the radial edge of the biceps brachii muscle, 3 inches below the axillary crease.
Sitting, arms lifted forward, head bent, nose tip touching the inner side of the upper arm is the acupoint. Or sit, slightly bend the elbow, and the acupoint is located at the outer edge of the biceps brachii muscle, which is 6 inches above the horizontal crease of the elbow.
【 Functions and Indications 】
Function: Regulate lung qi, clear upper burner, and clear meridians.
Indications: Mainly used for chest, lung, and facial diseases such as cough, asthma, bronchitis, asthma, dizziness, farsightedness, mouth and nose bleeding, excessive sleep, confusion, forgetfulness, and galls; Pain in the outer front of the upper arm.
Acupoint compatibility
1: Tianfu acupoint combined with Quchi acupoint is used to treat arm pain.
2: Tianfu acupoint combined with Gu acupoint is used to treat mouth and nose bleeding.
3: The combination of Tianfu acupoint, Gehui acupoint, and Qishe acupoint is used to treat gallbladder qi and pharyngeal swelling.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion Method
Treatment method: If it is cold, supplement with moxibustion; if it is hot, expel the needle and release the air or water needle.
Acupuncture method: Straight needle insertion of 0.3-0.5 inches, with local soreness and swelling sensation, can be released towards the shoulder or elbow.
Moxibustion: warm acupuncture and moxibustion for 3~5 zhuang, and moxibustion with moxa stick for 5~10 minutes.