Flu (influenza) or Fever

LI-11 Quichi – This point lies at the outer end of the elbow crease, when elbow is bent at right angle. Support the elbow in the fingers and palm of the opposite hand. Press in deeply with the thumb for 30 seconds to 1 minute, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint with relaxed, even breathing.

ST-36 Zusanli – Bend the knee joint by 90°. Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level. Point is located one finger-width to the outher side of this pointed bone. Apply firm deep stroke of pressure in downward direction during 1 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 1 minute.

DU-14 Dazhui – On bending the head fully forward, two vertebrae stand out on the neck. Point is located between these two prominent vertebrae. Point should be stimiulated in a pumping manner for about a minute.