How to Quickly Stop Vomiting?

Vomiting is a relatively common symptom, and there are many reasons that can cause it. For example, food poisoning may lead to vomiting, as well as insufficient blood supply to the brain, cervical spondylosis, heatstroke, and other conditions may also manifest as vomiting. There are some methods that can be used to quickly stop vomiting, and the correct method should be chosen based on the cause of vomiting. What are the methods to quickly stop vomiting? Let's take a look.

Hegu point belongs to the Large Intestine Meridian, which is connected to the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. Massaging Hegu point can soothe the stomach and intestines, reduce adverse qi and stop vomiting. Its afferent area is basically the same as the neural innervation of vomiting, so it is a specific point for stopping vomiting.

Location: It is located between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone, with a total of 2 points on both sides.

Massage Technique: Place one palm against the back of the other hand, place the tip of the thumb on the Hegu point, press down and rub for 3-5 minutes, alternating between both hands.

Neiguan point belongs to the Hand Jueyin Heart Pericardium Meridian and is one of the eight confluent points. The Hand Jueyin Heart Pericardium Meridian is internally-externally related to the Hand Shaoyang Triple Energizer Meridian. The spleen and stomach belong to the middle burner, and Neiguan point can regulate the qi of the triple burner, thus treating diseases related to the heart, chest, and stomach. Relative to the middle burner, Neiguan is a commonly used point for stopping vomiting, and stimulating this point can quickly stop vomiting regardless of the cause.

Location: It is located on the palmar side of the forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease on the line connecting Daling and Quze, between the palmar long tendon and the radial flexor tendon.

Massage Technique: Cross both hands and massage Neiguan point for 3-5 minutes continuously, 2-3 times per day.

Chengjin point has the functions of relaxing muscles and activating collaterals, clearing intestinal heat, and strengthening the knees and waist. Massaging this point can effectively improve vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, nosebleeds, and promote blood circulation.

Location: It is located 6 finger-widths downward from the transverse striation behind the knee, with one point on each side.

Massage Technique: Place the thumb on Chengjin point and rub with the finger pad for 1-3 minutes, until a local sour and swollen sensation is felt.