The effect of salt moxibustion on the navel

Acupuncture is very popular in a society that values ​​health preservation. It is a method passed down from our ancestors that has been developed and spread today. Acupuncture can eliminate the coldness in the body and strengthen the digestive function of the stomach and intestines. There are records in medical techniques that say salt has a detoxifying effect and can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Therefore, when performing acupuncture on the navel, there is a habit of putting salt on the navel. Why is this?

1. This salt has the effect of warming the middle and dispersing cold. The navel is the Shenque point, which has the effect of warming the middle and dispersing cold. It has the effect of replenishing vital energy. This moxa leaf also has the effect of warming the middle and dispersing cold. Therefore, the use of these medicines may have a certain effect on some middle-jiao spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.

2. Salt-separated moxibustion is one of the commonly used methods of moxibustion in clinical practice. It refers to the method of filling the navel with pure dry salt and placing a large moxa cone on it for moxibustion. Because this method is only used for the navel, it is also called Shenque moxibustion. An appropriate amount of fine white salt can be fried until warm, and then put into the navel to make it level with the navel. For example, if the patient's umbilicus is not obviously sunken. You can place a wet dough circle around the navel in advance and then fill it with salt. If moxibustion is required, other medicines should be taken separately. Generally, other medicines (ointments or powders) should be added first, and then salt. Salt moxibustion has the effect of tonifying the kidneys.

Effects of moxibustion on the navel

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, produce clear and reduce turbid

Moxibustion on the navel can strengthen the spleen and stomach functions, make the rising yang rise and the turbid yin descend, so as to strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, harmonize the stomach and reduce adverse reactions. Used for stomachache, nausea, fullness, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

2. Regulate the three burners, promote diuresis and reduce swelling

Moxibustion on the navel can stimulate the gasification function of the triple energizer, make the qi flow smoothly, dredge the meridian tunnels, promote metabolism and reduce fat. Used to treat urinary problems, ascites, edema, obesity, etc.

3. Regulate Chong and Ren meridians, warm and nourish the lower abdomen

Chong is the sea of ​​blood, Ren governs the fetus, and Chong, Ren and Du meridians are closely related to reproduction and women's menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, moxibustion on the navel can regulate Chong and Ren meridians, regulate Qi and nourish blood, consolidate menstruation and stabilize the fetus. It is clinically used to treat women's menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, metrorrhagia, infertility, chloasma, and dull complexion.

4. Promote blood circulation, relieve pain

The navel connects to all the meridians. Applying warm medicine behind the navel can dredge the meridians, activate the collaterals, regulate qi and blood, and achieve the effect of "no pain if the meridians are unblocked". It is suitable for intestinal paralysis, arthritis, numbness of hands and feet and various pains.

5. Retain sweat and strengthen the exterior, astringe essence and replenish deficiency

Moxibustion on the navel can condense the body's essence, qi, spirit, and body fluid, regulate the balance of yin and yang in the internal organs, adjust the physical constitution, regulate the flow of qi and blood, and promote the flow of defense and nourishment, thus helping people fall asleep. It is commonly used clinically to treat spontaneous sweating, night sweats, leucorrhea, chronic diarrhea, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, palpitations, insomnia, etc.

6. Prevent diseases, maintain youthfulness, maintain health and prolong life

The navel is the root of innate life and the residence of acquired energy. It is an important acupoint for strengthening the body and maintaining health. Umbilical therapy can enhance the body's disease resistance, activate cells, moisturize the skin, and tighten the skin. It has the functions of nourishing the spleen and kidney, improving the essence and qi, and resisting aging and maintaining youthfulness. It is used for various diseases of deficiency and fatigue, neurasthenia and prevention and health care, rejuvenation and longevity.