The efficacy and function of burning moxa sticks

Moxa sticks have been very popular since ancient times. It is also a highlight in medicine and has certain health-care effects on the health of the body. Many people who are feeling unwell will use moxa sticks to regulate their body. Some use moxa sticks to fumigate, and some use moxibustion. No matter which method is used, it is very helpful for physical health. It can enhance physical fitness and disease resistance, and it can also resist aging, so it is a great thing.

Moxa sticks originated from the use of fire in ancient times, which is older than acupuncture and other medical techniques. It is a highlight in traditional Chinese medicine. There is also a folk saying that goes "If you have mugwort at home for three years, you won't need a doctor." Moxibustion even when there is no disease can enhance the body's ability to resist disease and aging. Moxa sticks are a simple, easy, and effective method in traditional Chinese medicine for preventing and curing diseases, maintaining health and prolonging life. It uses moxa as the main raw material to make moxa cones or moxa sticks, which are ignited and used to fumigate or burn the acupuncture points or diseased parts on the body surface. With the help of the warm stimulation of the medicine and the conduction of the meridians, it plays a role in warming the qi and blood, strengthening the body and eliminating evil, thus achieving the purpose of health care, disease prevention and treatment.

Methods/Steps

1. The effect of moxa sticks in preventing and treating diseases mostly comes from its tonic effect. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that moxibustion can prevent and cure diseases because moxa sticks can have six magical effects on the human body, as follows:

2. Balance yin and yang, health care and disease prevention: When the yin and yang of the human body are balanced, the body is healthy, but when the yin and yang are unbalanced, illness will occur. Moxa sticks can restore the imbalanced yin and yang to a balance;

3. Promote Qi and blood circulation, eliminate fire and remove blood stasis: Qi is the source of life, and blood is the material basis. If Qi and blood are sufficient and the Qi flow is smooth, people's life activities are normal; otherwise, they will get sick. Moxa sticks can replenish qi and blood, regulate qi, and enhance the middle qi to achieve the effect of health preservation;

4. Strengthen the body's health and eliminate evil, restore yang and consolidate deficiency: If the body's health is strong, evil cannot enter. Moxa sticks can be applied to certain acupoints to strengthen the body's health and enhance the body's ability to prevent and resist diseases.

5. Warming the middle and activating the interior, strengthening the internal organs: When moxibustion is performed, the body's pores expand, the kidney qi is regulated, the internal organs are unblocked, and the body is strengthened;

6. Warming the skin, dispelling cold, soothing wind and relieving exterior symptoms: The far-infrared light emitted by burning moxa sticks can remove moisture, cold, toxins, etc. in the body, thereby achieving the effect of warming the skin and protecting the skin surface.

7. Warming the meridians, dredge the collaterals, activate blood circulation and relieve blood stasis: The meridians are the pathways for the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body. Unobstructed meridians are conducive to the circulation of Qi and blood and the distribution of nutrients. If pathogenic factors invade the meridians and cause them to be blocked, it will cause disease. Moxa sticks warm the skin and meridians, activate blood circulation and dredge collaterals, so as to treat various diseases caused by cold blood stagnation and meridian obstruction.

Precautions

1. People with skin allergies should not use moxa sticks for moxibustion;

2. For any exposed parts, such as the face and neck, pay attention to the degree of moxibustion to prevent the formation of moxibustion flowers, which will affect the appearance;

3. When using moxa sticks for moxibustion, you should relax and remember not to use moxibustion when you are drunk, angry, shocked, frightened, overworked or overfed.

4. Do not wash your hands or take a bath with cold water within half an hour after moxibustion. Drink more warm water than usual (never drink cold or ice water) after moxibustion to help the excretory organs expel toxins from the body;

5. Pay attention to concentrate when applying moxibustion, and do not be distracted during the application to prevent the moxa stick from moving and not being on the acupuncture point.