Acupressure Points for Cold, Fever and Flu

Whenever I am down with cold and flu, I look for something which gives me quick solace. Over the counter drugs make things worse, not to speak of antibiotics, that affects my gut health providing little to no respite, especially when I am sneezing and sniffling away to glory.

Acupressure provides a holistic solution to a number of health problems and thankfully finds a solution to cold and flu symptoms as well, the acupressure points for cold, fever and flu are great ways to protect you from cold-causing viruses.

We are more susceptible to the flu when our immune system is unable to shield us from the flu. What affects our immune system? A number of things actually, when we don’t get ourselves vaccinated, we are under a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety and our body is already in a weakened state after a previous illness. The changing weather conditions is another factor that affects our health one way or the other. 

Acupressure cannot get rid of the flu itself but helps us deal with the symptoms better such as nasal irritations, sneezing, sniffles, headaches, general weakness and feeling of malaise, congestion, coughing and so on. Acupressure is an adjunctive treatment option along with conventional treatment that gives amazing results speeding up the healing process.

These points not only help you manage the symptoms but also boost the immune system and prevent the onset of a cold.

Top 8 Acupressure Points for Treating Cold Fever and Flu

These 8 potent acupressure points are all you need to find respite from cold, fever and flu. Find the exact location of the points and press them every day, with consistency to get great results.

1. Drilling Bamboo

When it comes to one of the most potent acupressure points you cannot ignore the “Drilling Bamboo” pressure point. Find the point where the eyebrows join the bridge of your nose. Press the point located in the eye socket on both sides. This will help give relief from cold and the various other symptoms. Also, this will help get rid of eye-strain and other related pains.

2. Lower Intestine 4

Find the point between your thumb and index finger, in other words, the dorsum of the hand. It is a great way to give a boost to your immunity. The lower intestine 4 point helps eliminate wind and mitigates the pain.

3. Lower Intestine 11

Locate the “Lower Intestine 11” just near the elbow, on the edge of the joint, it has miraculous results on flu and cold symptoms. This gives quicker results when you start pressing the point as soon as you start feeling ill.  Use your thumb to apply pressure on this particular point. Do this with consistency to get good results. Also, it is not necessary to use it only as a palliative method to get relief from cold or flu, instead use this point as a preventive method.

4. Facial Beauty

What is the hardest part of dealing when you are suffering from a cold? The nose congestion, of course, this is where the “Facial Beauty” acupressure point comes to your aid. It decongests it and helps you breathe easy. Find it located at the bottom part of the cheekbones, in a parallel line to your pupils. Press the two points on the cheeks and find a suitable panacea for a congestion and other headache-related problems.

5. Lower Intestine 20

Another great point to reduce nasal congestion, It unblocks sinuses and passages and improves the functional capacity of your lung.

6. Elegant Mansion

Most of your respiratory issues can be solved with the “Elegant Mansion” pressure point. It is fairly easy to locate, find the hollow between your breastbone and collarbones. Press this point lightly, simultaneously for some quick relief.  This point proves to be a bane for all the accompanying symptoms of cold and flu such as coughing, sore throat, and chest congestion or the feeling of pressure on the chest.

7. Bearing Support

A point called ”Bearing Point” that deals with cold and flu symptoms. It is located right on your upper back, in the center point of your shoulder blades and the spine. This point is not for self-treatment, as you need the help from another person to press this point. If you do not find anyone who could help stimulate the point, try and lie down on two tennis balls, and massage the point with the help of these tennis balls. Don’t stop massaging the area as it helps boost the immune system and provides your body the power to fight invading infections.

8. Third Eye

The “Third Eye” is an absolute favorite of practitioners of Chinese acupuncture. Find the point right on the forehead, between your two eyebrows. Use your thumb to stimulate the point. This will help lower down a temperature, unblock a congested nose, and get rid of headaches.

Mostly virus causes colds and they proliferate in your nose and throat in conducive environments such as right temperature, moisture, and acidity. Sometimes your wall of defenses is so weak that they crumble, especially during weather changes and you catch a cold, and viruses thrive in your mucous membranes. Cold symptoms are your body’s way of combating the intruding invaders, in this case, the viruses. Your body produces more mucus to shield you from viruses and flush it away.

Acupressure works on your defenses and activates certain points of your body to expel the virus with precision and alacrity. Acupressure is the shield you need to enhance your body’s combating skills, to fight against the incorrigible virus. Yes, it is not perhaps the magic wand you are looking for, but it is certainly a powerful tool for you to use when your defense system isn’t as powerful as you want it to be. Acupressure helps you get better and it also helps prevent colds in the future. So, what’s stopping you from trying these points?