🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Recurrent respiratory tract infections in children, commonly known as "repeated infection children," refer to children with weaker constitutions who repeatedly suffer from colds, fever, cough, runny nose, or sore throat over a prolonged period. This condition is associated with young age, frailty, and low immune function, characterized by high incidence rates and a tendency toward chronic recurrence. According to domestic literature reports: “Among pediatric outpatient cases, 70% are respiratory tract infections, among which 30% are recurrent.” This is mainly due to anatomical, physiological, and pathological differences between children and adults. Children have thin skin, cannot regulate temperature themselves, and have poor defensive functions. Their short nasal passages, sparse nasal hairs, and rich mucosal blood vessels make them prone to external pathogenic invasion. This leads to vasoconstriction in local mucosa, impaired circulation, reduced resistance, allowing viruses and bacteria to multiply and invade, causing repeated respiratory tract infections. Although current clinical recommendations for combined Chinese and Western medications can effectively control symptoms, preventing recurrence remains challenging. Additionally, long-term preventive medication is costly, and children often resist injections and oral drugs, leading to interrupted treatment and loss of preventive efficacy.
We applied traditional Chinese medicine principles of strengthening vital energy and consolidating the root based on clinical experience, using only manual massage to prevent recurrent infections in children. After 11 years of repeated clinical practice and animal experiments, we confirmed its effectiveness, achieving a prevention rate of 89.3% for recurrent infections.
Specific massage techniques: One pinch, two rub, three push.
Pinch Shangyang Point: Use the thumb and middle finger to pinch the Shangyang point at the corner of the child’s index finger nail 10 times.
Rub Taiyang Point: Use both thumbs to rub the Taiyang point located in the depression behind the outer ends of the eyebrows, 50 times each side.
Rub Yufeng Point (Behind Ear): Use both thumbs to massage the depression behind the ear hairline, just below the mastoid process, 50 times each side.
Push Zanzhu: Use both thumbs starting from the midpoint of the eyebrow, alternately pushing upward to the frontal hairline, 50 times.
Push Kangu: Use both thumbs to push from the inner end of the eyebrow outward to the outer end, 50 times.
Push San Guan: Use the thumb to push straight from the fish际 area on the wrist up to Quchi (LI11), 100 times.
The above massage procedures are simple, non-invasive, easily accepted by children, and can be performed at home by parents without leaving the house. Before treatment, consult a TCM practitioner or refer to an acupoint diagram to locate the correct points accurately. The technique should be light yet firm, balanced and deep, smooth and even. Perform once daily, about 15 minutes per session, with a course lasting 3 weeks. This avoids difficulties with medication intake and frequent injections, eliminating drug-related adverse reactions and toxic side effects.