Is the philtrum in the T-zone or the U-zone? How should I pinch it?

Philtrum, have you heard this word often? It is not unfamiliar to you at all. Is the philtrum the T zone or the U zone? How should you pinch the philtrum?

Is the philtrum in the T-zone or the U-zone?

The philtrum is located on the face, at the intersection of the upper 1/3 and middle 1/3 of the philtrum groove.

Indications: coma, syncope, heatstroke, mania, epilepsy, acute and chronic convulsions, nasal congestion, epistaxis, facial swelling due to wind and water retention, toothache, trismus, jaundice, diabetes, cholera, febrile disease, stiffness and pain in the spine, and pain in the lower back due to sprains and contusions.

Prescription example: Combine Baihui, Shixuan and Yongquan for emergency treatment of coma. For heatstroke, add Weizhong and Chize; for drowning and suffocation, add Huiyin; for insanity, add Neiguan; for hysterical attack, add Hegu and Laogong; combine with Shangxing and Fengfu to treat clear nasal discharge; combine with Weizhong (purgation method) to treat acute lumbar sprain; combine with Sanyinjiao and Xuehai to treat irregular menstruation and metrorrhagia.

How to pinch the philtrum

There are certain requirements for stimulating the Ren Zhong point for first aid. If the technique is not appropriate, it may affect a person's breathing activities. If the philtrum is stimulated continuously, it can cause persistent inhibition of exhalation. Appropriate rhythmic stimulation will be beneficial to the operation of rhythmic respiratory activities.

The effects of the Ren Zhong point on breathing are not always beneficial. Continuous stimulation may also cause inspiratory excitement or inhibition, both of which may lead to respiratory arrest. Therefore, in practical applications, attention should be paid to the application of stimulation techniques. Studies have shown that it is best to pinch or acupuncture the Ren Zhong acupoint with the tip of the thumb, pressing or twisting the needle 20 to 40 times per minute, each time for 0.5 to 1 second.

This is all we have to say about the philtrum. Pay attention to the method of pinching the philtrum.