In Traditional Chinese Medicine, nosebleeds are due to dryness and heat in the lungs, causing the blood to move recklessly out of the organ related to the lungs - the nose.
The lungs hate dryness, and with the dry weather of winter upon us in Calgary, here are a couple acupoints you can massage to help stop a bleeding nose
LU-3: clears lungs heat, descends lungs qi, cools blood and stops bleeding
Located on the lateral border of the biceps, about 6 inches up from the elbow crease.
LU-6: clears heat, stops bleeding, moistened dryness, moderates acute conditions.
Located on the inside of the forearm, about halfway between the wrist crease and elbow, slightly closer to the elbow.
For additional stimulation, add an essential oil that stimulates the lungs, such as eucalyptus, peppermint or lavender.