Table 1 Acupressure points and application modes
From: Acupressure in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled exploratory trial
Point | Mode 1 | Mode 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 (10Â min) | Session 2 (10Â min) | One session (20Â min) | |
Ex-HN 3 (Yintang) | 2Â min | 2Â min | 4Â min |
LI-4 (Hegu) | Right hand 2Â min | Left hand 2Â min | Each side 2Â min |
LI-11 (Quchi) | Right arm 2Â min | Left arm 2Â min | Each side 2Â min |
LI-20 (Yingxiang) | Bilateral 2Â min | Bilateral 2Â min | Bilateral 4Â min |
Gb-20 (Fengchi) | Bilateral 2Â min | Bilateral 2Â min | Bilateral 4Â min |
- Ex-HN 3: extraordinary point 3 (hall of impressions)
- LI-20: large intestine 20 (receiving fragrance)
- LI-11: large intestine 11 (pool at the bend)
- LI-4: large intestine 4 (junction valley)
- Gb-20: gallbladder 20 (wind pool)
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