Convulsion (Epilepsy)

HT-7 Shenmen: On the palm draw a vertical line that starts from the skin between the ring and the little fingers. Extend this line onto the forearm too. This point lies at the junction (crossing) of the above-mentioned line and the wrist-crease. Support the wrist with the fingers of the opposite hand and locate the point with the thumb. Apply pressure with the thumb in the direction of the little finger for 30 seconds to a minute. Use sustained pressure or small massage rotations.

UB-62 Shenmai: Point is located in the depession directly below the external rounded bone (malleolus). Stimulate point in pumping manner for about a minute.

KI-1 Yongquan: On the sole of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, approximately one third of the distance between the base of the second toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed. Turn the foot over or outwards, resting it in the fingers of the hand on the same side of the body. Use the thumbs to locate and apply pressure to the acupoint on the soles of alternate feet or both feet simultaneously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Use sustained pressure or apply small massage rotations to the acupoint. In cases of blood pressure problems, apply only light pressure.

DU-26 Shuigou: This point is located just below the nose, in the middle of the groove above the upper lip. Take the fingertip or nail of the index finger or middle finger and apply gently pressure perpendicularly for about 30 seconds.