Can Yongquan acupoint be moxibustioned?

In real life, moxibustion is a common way of health care. The human body's meridians are spread all over the body, and each acupoint and meridian has different functions. Moxibustion on these acupoints can not only treat physical diseases, but also has a great effect on preventing physical diseases. The Yongquan acupoint is located on the sole of the human body and can be moxibustioned. Moxibustion on the Yongquan acupoint can effectively relieve the symptoms of high blood pressure.

The Yongquan acupoint can be treated with moxibustion.

Yongquan acupoint is an important acupoint on the Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of the human body. It is located at the intersection of the anterior and middle thirds of the midline of the sole, in the anterior depression of the sole when the toes are flexed.

Yongquan acupoint is a major acupoint for longevity in the human body. Regular massage of this point will lead to sufficient kidney essence, sharp hearing and eyesight, normal development, abundant energy, strong sexual function, strong waist and knees, and powerful walking. It can also treat a variety of diseases, such as coma, headache, shock, heatstroke, hemiplegia, tinnitus, nephritis, impotence, spermatorrhea, various gynecological diseases and reproductive diseases.

Yongquan acupoint is closely related to human life. Yongquan, as the name suggests, means water gushing out like a spring. Water is an important substance for organisms to carry out life activities. Water has the ability to irrigate and nourish. According to modern human science research, the distribution structure of human acupuncture points is unique and their functions are mysterious. There is a "shoulder well" point on the human shoulder, which forms a straight line with the Yongquan point on the sole of the foot. The two points are "wells" with "water" echoing up and down, and the "spring water" can be seen from the "well".

Water can create life. A spring is like a source of water surrounded by mountains and water. It creates a powerful energy for the human body and maintains its vital activities.

The main effect of moxibustion on the Yongquan acupoint is to treat insomnia, and it also has a certain effect on patients with hypertension.

1. Taboos of moxibustion on Yongquan acupoint: Do not eat spicy food during moxibustion

During the moxibustion period, you need to pay attention to your diet and avoid eating spicy food. Spicy food can easily stimulate gastrointestinal secretion and speed up blood flow. Moxibustion on the Yongquan acupoint has the effect of dispersing blood and activating blood circulation. If the blood flows too fast, it can easily cause other diseases.

2. Taboos of moxibustion on Yongquan acupoint: Be cautious when treating patients who are allergic to mugwort leaves

For people who are allergic to mugwort, do not choose moxibustion just because you want to massage the Yongquan acupoint. Not only will this fail to achieve the effect of massaging the Yongquan acupoint, it may even cause other symptoms due to allergies, which is not worth the cost.

3. Taboos of moxibustion on Yongquan acupoint: Do not moxibustion during high fever or coma

Although pressing the Yongquan point is sometimes used for first aid or to wake up someone in a coma, it is used as an emergency measure. If you are in a high fever or coma, moxibustion should not be performed unless the situation is very serious.

It is forbidden to use moxibustion on the Yongquan acupoint during women's menstrual period, because women need to replenish qi and blood during menstruation. Therefore, because it has the effect of removing blood and dispersing blood stasis, moxibustion is very likely to cause heavy blood loss in women, affecting their physical health.

In addition to the above four minefields, people who have overeaten, have infectious diseases, or are in a state of great fear are also not suitable for moxibustion on the Yongquan acupoint. The contraindications of moxibustion on Yongquan must be taken seriously, otherwise it will cause various complications due to improper treatment, or transform the previous symptoms into more serious diseases.