When kids are burning up with fever, emotions often run just as hot for their caretakers. Watching a child toss and turn or become inconsolably cranky can be overwhelming, especially when giving medications implies potential side effects. It’s no surprise that many are exploring holistic alternatives.
The Spasm Vessel (Chi Mai, also spelled Qi Mai, TE18) acupoint is a helpful tool in acupressure. In addition to reducing fever symptoms, it can also help calm the mind—a double benefit for restless nights and anxious little ones.
Chi Mai in Classical Chinese Medicine
First mentioned in “The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” Chi Mai has demonstrated its therapeutic value over time. This acupuncture point stimulates the Triple Energizer meridian, which, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), regulates the circulation of qi and bodily fluids throughout the upper, middle, and lower body. However, Chi Mai’s true strength lies in its ability to eliminate two disruptive forces from the meridian: pathogenic heat and internal wind.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
