Overview of the efficacy and function of Qi She Point

Qishe point is an important acupoint on the stomach meridian of foot Yangming in the human body. It is located on the upper edge of the inner end of the clavicle, between the sternal head and clavicular head of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Its main functions includeRelieve sore throat, relieve cough and asthma, and improve neck stiffness, and assist in the treatment of thyroid disease and shoulder and neck discomfort. The secondary effects involve regulating local qi and blood, relieving chest tightness and shortness of breath, etc. The content will focus on its positioning, main symptoms, operating methods and precautions, and will be combined with traditional Chinese medicine theory and clinical practice to avoid exaggerated or misleading descriptions.

The main diseases treated by Qishe point and the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine

Qishe point is often used in the treatment of throat diseases in clinical TCM, such asTonsillitis, pharyngitisetc., because it is located on the route of the stomach meridian, it can dredge qi and blood, clear away heat and soothe the throat. In addition, this point also has a relieving effect on respiratory problems such as cough and asthma, and is especially suitable for symptoms caused by external wind-cold or lung heat. From the perspective of meridian theory, stimulating the Qi She point can regulate the gas and blood of the stomach meridian, indirectly affecting the function of the adjacent lung meridian, thereby improving breathing difficulties. Modern medicine believes that it may relieve neck muscle tension through nerve reflexes.

How to operate and pay attention to the Qi She Point

When operating Qi She points, usuallyAcupressure or acupuncture. Acupressure uses the thumb or middle finger to press acupuncture points with moderate intensity for 3-5 minutes each time, and can be combined with neck rotation to enhance the effect; acupuncture needs to be performed by a professional physician, with a depth of about 0.3-0.5 inches to avoid damaging deep blood vessels. Note: Pregnant women and those with neck trauma should use with caution. Over-stimulation may cause dizziness or local congestion. In daily health care, it can be used in conjunction with Tiantu point and Renying point, but it should be avoided on an empty stomach or when you are tired.

Adjuvant therapy and combined application of Qishe point

In order to improve the efficacy, Qi She point is often combined with other acupoints or therapies. For example, withHegu pointEnhance the heat-clearing effect, or combine with moxibustion to warm and unblock meridians. For patients with thyroid nodules, mild stimulation can be combined with Futu point. In addition, hot compress or low-frequency electrotherapy device (such as acupoint patches produced by some manufacturers) can also be used as an auxiliary, but you need to choose regular products, such as

Product name	Manufacturer
certain acupoint patch	A certain Chinese medicine company

. It should be noted that the device should be used according to the instructions to avoid over-reliance.

Summary and scientific cognition suggestions

As a traditional acupoint, the efficacy of Qishe point is based on traditional Chinese medicine experience, but individual differences are significant and cannot replace regular medical treatment. In daily health care, moderate compression can relieve minor symptoms, but serious diseases still require medical treatment. Cited sources include"The Complete Acupuncture"(written by Yang Jizhou in the Ming Dynasty) and the modern textbook "Meridian and Acupoint Science". Relevant devices need to identify the products registered with the Food and Drug Administration, such as a certain brand (specific qualifications need to be verified). Treat acupoint therapy scientifically and avoid blindly following trends.