Acupressure Massage for Cough

These are the acupressure points for cough. Working on these points can help you get better faster. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Acupressure Point LU1 — Zhong Fu
Chinese Name: 中 府
Location: in the depression below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 8 finger width lateral to the midline. On the outside edge of the rib cage, three finger-width below the clavicle.
Traditionally used for: shortness of breath, upper respiratory disorders, cough, asthma, pain in the chest, pain in the shoulder and back, fullness in the chest, bronchitis, postnasal drip.

Acupressure Point ST16 — Ying Chuang
Chinese Name: 膺窗
Location: in the 3rd intercostal space, 4 body inches lateral to the cv meridian.
Traditionally used for: fullness in the chest, pain in the chest, pain in the hypochondrium, cough, asthma, mastitis, lactation deficiency.

Acupressure Point LU7 — Lie Que
Chinese Name: 列 缺
Location: On the side of the arm, one thumb-width away from the wrist crest.
Traditionally used for: headache, migraine, neck rigidity, cough, asthma, sore throat, toothache, pain and weakness of the wrist.

Acupressure Point Dingchuan
Location: 0.5 body inch lateral to cervical vertebra no. 7, below the prominent vertebra.
Traditionally used for: asthma, cough, neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back.

Acupressure Point GV14
Location: below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, approximately at the level of the shoulders.
Traditionally used for: neck pains, stiffness, fever, cough, asthma, common cold, upper backach.

Acupressure Point GV11 — Chen Dao
Chinese Name: 神道
Location: below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.
Traditionally used for: poor memory, anxiety, palpitation, pain and stiffness of the back, cough.

Acupressure Point LU11 — Shao Shang
Chinese Name: 少 商
Location: on the radial side of the thumb, posterior to the corner of the nail.
Traditionally used for: cough, asthma, sore throat, laryngitis, nosebleed, mental fog, irritability.

Acupressure Point ST40 — Feng Long
Chinese Name: 豐隆
Location: 8 finger width above the lateral malleolus, two finger width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Traditionally used for: water retention, phlegm anywhere in the body, chest pain, asthma, excessive sputum, abscesses in the internal organs, sore throat, pain of the lower leg, headaches, dizziness, low mood.

Acupressure Point UB43 — Gao Huang Shu
Chinese Name: 膏肓俞
Location: 4 finger width lateral to the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.
Traditionally used for: cough, asthma, blood in the sputum, night sweating, poor memory, indigestion, emphysema, chronic fatigue syndrome, low energy.

Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.