Acupressure

Acupressure Points for Easier Breathing



Here are the acupressure points traditionally used for easier breathing.Working on these points can help to relieving Asthma and Breathing Difficulties. You do not have to use all of these points.

Points (A)
Location: On the outer part of the chest, three finger widths below the collarbone.
Traditionally used for: Relieves asthma, breathing difficulties, chest tension and congestion, coughing, tension due to emotional distress.

Points (B)
Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone.
Traditionally used for: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety.

Points (C) 
Location: One finger width below the upper tip of the shoulder blade, between the spine and the scapula.
Traditionally used for: Relieves asthma, coughing, sneezing, severe muscle spasms in the shoulders and neck.

Points (D)
Location: On the palm side of the hand in the center of the pad at the base of the thumb.
Traditionally used for: Relieves shallow breathing, coughing, swollen throat.

Points (E)
Location: In the groove at the wrist fold below the base of the thumb.
Traditionally used for: Relieves lung problems, coughing, asthma.

Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.

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.

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About Grace Chen

Hi, I'm Grace Chen. I’m enthusiastic about Traditional Chinese Medicine, natural healing including Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Acupressure, Qi-Gong, foot massage and more. My passion for herbs had been a lifelong journey beginning as a young girl always been fascinated by my grandfather’s Chinese Herbal Medicine chest, full of amazing goodies helping people get well. To chase my dreams, I created a website, HerbalShop.com to share my passion, my grandfather Dr. Chen’s herbal recipes, interesting new and the translation of the classical Chinese herbal formulas with the world. Hope you enjoy it!