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A paediatric Tuina set for sore throat and cough: clear Fei Jing on the ring finger, clear Tian He Shui on the inner forearm, push Xia Liu Fu on the ulnar forearm from elbow crease toward the wrist, knead Tian Tu (RN22), and gently pinch then knead Shao Shang (LU11). Counts are educational; ask a physician to show the grip first.
Routine
The steps
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Qing Fei Jing · 100–300
Gently stroke the ring-finger Lung pathway from root to tip about 100–300 times (清肺经).
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Qing Tian He Shui · 100–500
Gently stroke the inner forearm from the wrist crease toward the elbow crease about 100–500 times (清天河水).
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Tui Xia Liu Fu · 100–500
On the ulnar forearm, gently stroke from the elbow crease toward the wrist crease (rascette) about 100–500 times (退下六腑). Follow the clearing direction your physician demonstrates; do not reverse casually.
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Rou Tian Tu · 30–50
Knead Tian Tu (RN22) in the hollow above the sternum about 30–50 times. Soft pressure only on the throat notch.
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Shao Shang · pinch 3–5, knead 100–300
Gently pinch Shao Shang (LU11) at the radial thumbnail corner 3–5 times, then knead about 100–300 times.
Try today Ask your physician to show Qing Tian He Shui once, then practise soft forearm strokes.
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Self-care tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, drowsiness, chest pain, or bluish lips.
FAQs
Quick questions
Why is Tui Xia Liu Fu direction important?
Clearing strokes usually run from elbow crease toward the wrist on the ulnar side. WP captions once listed both directions; follow the diagram and your physician's demonstration.
Can Shao Shang help a sore throat?
Shao Shang is a classic Lung well point used in paediatric teaching for throat heat. Soft pinch only; stop if the child resists.
References
Page credit
- Original article author: Physician Sow Lee Fong.
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