Acupressure for Common Cold + Flu Symptoms

This trifecta of points are some of the most beneficial to clear wind-heat and wind-cold (the attack of pathogens) ie, common cold and flu. Sore throat, headache, chills and fever, phlegm, coughing, sinus congestion.

LI 4 (large intestine 4) - the pocket inbetween your index finger and thumb along the bone of the index finger

LU 7 (lung 7) - at the crease of the wrist thumb side

SJ 5 (san jiao 5) - on the back of the forearm, along the medial line 2 cun (about 2 finger lengths) from the wrist

You can acupressure these points and also add a dispersing essential oil - lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus.

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