Sore Throat (Pharygitis)

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Attention! This point is contraindicated during pregnancy.

LI-18 Futu: Observe and feel a prominent, pointed structure on the front of the neck. This structure, popularly called Adam’s apple, moves up an down when we talk or swallow. Point lies three thumb-widths away (both sides) from the tip of the Adam apple. Stimulate point in pumping manner for about a minute.

SP-6 Sanyinjiao: At the inner aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone. Feel this bone and determine its tip. From this tip, move three thumb-widths upwards. Mark this level. Point lies at this level, just behind the vertical leg-bone. Apply pressure perpendicularly or use small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

PC-6 Neiguan: This point is located at the center of the forearm, two thumb-widths above the wrist-crease. After measuring up the arm, rest the wrist in the fingers of the other hand and use the thumb to locate the point. Apply gently pressure angled slightly downwards towards the palm and middle finger for 30 seconds to a minute.

LV-3 Taichong: This point is located two thumb-widths behind the skin-margin between the first (big) and the second toes. Place the fingers under the foot for support and apply acupressure to the point perpendicularly with the thumb. Take care to press in the hollow between the bones and tendons rather than on the tendons or blood vessels themselves. Use sustained pressure or small rotations. Apply pressure for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing evenly.

REN-17 Shanzhong: This point is located on the chest-bone, midway between the two nipples. Locate the point with the middle or index finger and apply pressure gently for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

REN-22 Tiantu: This point is located at the base of the throat, in a shallow depression just above the vertical chest-bone. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for about a minute.