Acupressure Point for Allergy Symptoms

Acupressure provides many of the same benefits of acupuncture, but uses massage-like actions instead of needles to stimulate the points. 

If seasonal allergies are getting you down, acupressure can help you find relief! 

The point:

Large Intestine 20 (Yingxiang): 

• Opens the nasal passages to relieve nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing 

• Expels the patterns of wind and heat in TCM (helps with inflammation and viruses) 

How to find it: 

Next to the nostril on either side of the nose, along the nasolabial groove (smile lines). 

How to use it: 

Gently massage this point with your fingertip in small circles, for 1 minute in each direction. 

Caution: 

Please consult an acupuncturist or other healthcare provider if you have a serious or chronic condition before trying acupressure at home.