Do I need to do moxibustion every day during the dog days of summer?

The weather is very hot in summer, which is often called the dog days. The dog days are the time when people are most likely to get sick. Moxibustion can be performed during this period. If moxibustion is performed at the right temperature, it can achieve the greatest therapeutic effect. But some people prefer moxibustion, so they want to do moxibustion every day during the dog days. So, can moxibustion be done every day during the dog days?

Yes, winter diseases can be treated in summer. Moxibustion is mainly applied to Guanyuan, which is a very good health-care moxibustion. Do not perform moxibustion on an empty stomach or after a full meal. Drink a cup of warm water before and after moxibustion. Do not do moxibustion after 10 pm. As a treatment for chronic diseases, Sanfu moxibustion generally requires three courses of treatment, that is, the treatment of the first, middle and third fu periods must be completed on time for three consecutive summers.

Some hospitals have also introduced enhanced moxibustion and the 39th day of winter moxibustion to consolidate the therapeutic effect. The benefits of moxibustion during the dog days of summer Moxibustion during the dog days of summer can cure diseases. It mainly works in the following four aspects:

First, local stimulation.

The second is the regulating effect of meridians.

The third is the effect of the drug itself. The drug penetrates through the skin to the subcutaneous tissue, producing a relative advantage in drug concentration locally, exerting a stronger pharmacological effect. At the same time, the drug stimulates the local acupuncture points to stimulate the whole body's meridian qi, which is absorbed and transported through tiny blood vessels to exert the greatest pharmacological effect.

Fourth, we can use the "dog days", the hottest time of the year, when the human body's yang energy is at its peak, to stimulate the body's acupuncture points, and through the action of drugs, play a benign role in enhancing the body's resistance, strengthening the body and eliminating evil.

Precautions for Sanfu moxibustion

1. It is forbidden for pregnant women to use. 2. The target group of application is children over 6 months old and adults. 3. It is not suitable for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, cold and fever, etc. 4. People with diabetes (poor blood sugar control) or skin allergies should use with caution. 5. During the application period, avoid smoking, drinking, eating raw, cold, greasy and spicy foods. 6. After application, some Chinese medicine deposits may be left on the skin, which can be wiped off with a wet towel. 7. After application, local skin redness, pigmentation, and mild itching are normal reactions and do not affect the efficacy. 8. If you experience unbearable itching, burning or pain on the skin after application, remove the ointment immediately, avoid scratching and do not apply any medicine without authorization. It will usually heal on its own. 9. If severe reactions such as redness, swelling, and blisters occur on the skin, you need to go to a dermatologist immediately. 10. For other treatments, please follow the doctor’s advice.