Is moxibustion suitable for kidney yin deficiency?

People with kidney yin deficiency often suffer from insomnia and constipation. Patients with yin deficiency do not have cold hands and feet as everyone experiences, but instead have hot hands and soles. Kidney yin deficiency may also cause irritability and dry mouth, hands and tongue. Only patients with yang deficiency will have cold hands and feet. These physical conditions can be improved through moxibustion. This article introduces the specific contents of Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency physical conditions. Let’s take a look.

1. Moxibustion improves physical fitness

(1) Yin deficiency constitution

Compared with Yang energy, human body fluids are Yin, like the fountain of life, nourishing every corner of the body. If too much body fluid is lost, the body will become dry, the skin will no longer be hydrated, and the intestines will become like a river without water, prone to siltation and disaster.

Generally speaking, blood deficiency and kidney deficiency are the most common among Yin deficiencies. People with Yin deficiency are usually prone to dry mouth and throat, hot hands and feet, preference for cold drinks, red tongue with little fluid, insomnia, constipation, irritability and other problems. Therefore, nourishing and replenishing yin is most necessary. When choosing moxibustion therapy, it is recommended to moxibustion the Zusanli, Guanyuan, Gaohuang, Taixi, Shenshu, Sanyinjiao, Yongquan, Shenmen and other acupoints.

(2) Yang deficiency constitution

If the body does not have sufficient Yang Energy, it will be like a howling cold wind. You will feel chills, cold hands and feet, weak muscles, and lack of energy. You will also suffer from frequent urination, diarrhea, thinning hair, dark circles under the eyes, loss of desire, and excessive vaginal discharge.

Among yang deficiencies, deficiency of yang in the stomach, spleen, and kidney is more common. When performing moxibustion, you can choose acupoints on the Ren meridian, Du meridian, and bladder meridian on the back, such as Shenque, Qihai, Guanyuan, Zhongji, Dazhui, Shenshu, etc. Moxibustion can warm the yang and dispel the cold, replenishing the body's yang energy.

(3) Qi deficiency constitution

When a person has weak qi, he will easily feel tired, have a weak voice, be short of breath and lazy to speak, sweat easily, catch a cold, etc. The most common types of Qi deficiency are deficiency of the heart and spleen.

When doing moxibustion, you can choose acupoints such as Zusanli, Qihai, Xinshu, Pishu, Shenmen, Neiguan, etc. to replenish Qi and calm the mind, generate blood and nourish Qi.

(4) Damp-heat constitution

The external manifestations are mostly oily face, bitter taste in the mouth, yellow tongue coating, acne, heaviness and drowsiness, irritability and restlessness. Women are prone to increased vaginal discharge, and men are prone to wet scrotum.

For those with damp-heat constitution, moxibustion can be performed on acupoints such as Dazhui, Quchi, Hegu, Zhongwan, Fenglong, and Tanzhong to relieve chest tightness, regulate qi, and eliminate dampness and heat.

(5) Phlegm-damp constitution

People with phlegm-damp constitution are generally fat, have more oily faces, sweat easily, and like to eat fatty, sweet and sticky food, which can cause problems such as high blood pressure and irregular menstruation. Therefore, the most important thing for people with phlegm and dampness is to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, resolve phlegm and remove turbidity.

When doing moxibustion, you can choose acupoints such as Yinlingquan, Guanyuan, Shenshu, and Zusanli. Yinlingquan, in particular, has always been a major acupuncture point for removing dampness.

(6) Blood stasis constitution

Generally, it is due to qi stagnation and blood stasis, which results in dull skin color, easy development of spots, pigmentation, dark tongue or bruises, bad mood and easy anger. Therefore, it is necessary to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, promote qi circulation and dredge collaterals.

You can choose to use moxibustion on the Ganshu, Qimen, and Taichong points to regulate Qi and remove stagnation, and use moxibustion on the Quchi, Xuehai, Zusanli, and Sanyinjiao points to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

2. Who is not suitable for moxibustion?

1. Benign tumors require strict syndrome differentiation;

2. For malignant tumors, moxibustion is not recommended as it can cause hot blood to flow wildly;

3. People with metal implants in their bodies should be cautious when using moxibustion

4. Do not use moxibustion during menstruation or pregnancy

5. Patients with febrile diseases and internal accumulation of pathogenic heat

6. Moxibustion should not be used during certain infectious diseases, high fever, coma, convulsions, or when the body is extremely exhausted and weak.

7. People who have no self-control ability, such as mental patients, should not undergo moxibustion.