Detoxification reaction after moxibustion on the lower abdomen

In life, many people like moxibustion very much. Moxibustion is actually a very effective health-preserving method, and moxibustion can also be used to detoxify. Many people will moxibustion the lower abdomen. Because there are many acupoints in the lower abdomen, moxibustion in this area can treat many diseases. For some women, it can also clear stool and moisten the intestines. So what are the detoxification reactions after moxibustion on the lower abdomen?

1. Reactions related to the discharge of blood stasis: Blood stasis in the meridians on the surface of the body is discharged in the form of ecchymosis. Blood stasis in the gastrointestinal tract is mostly discharged in the form of dark brown or black stool. Blood stasis in the heart and lungs is mostly discharged in the form of sputum with blood clots. Blood stasis in the uterus is mostly discharged with menstrual blood, and may even have tissue lumps or rotten meat inside. People with hemorrhoids will temporarily have blood in the stool, and the color is very dark.

2. Reactions related to sleep: Most people's sleep conditions will change after moxibustion. Some people first feel weak all over and sleepy, and then suffer from insomnia for several days. Generally, they do not feel tired, dizzy, or lose their appetite when suffering from insomnia. Some people suffer from insomnia for ten days or so and then start to feel sleepy all day long. The final result is that sleep returns to normal. Insomnia: There are often symptoms of insomnia after moxibustion. If insomnia occurs after the first moxibustion, it is also a reaction. At this time, insomnia is mostly caused by fatigue, weakness, or drowsiness. But after a period of moxibustion, even if you sleep very little, you will not feel tired or weak. Instead, you will feel energetic because of the moxibustion. At this time, don't worry about lack of sleep time, and don't deliberately use sleeping pills to make up for enough sleep time. It mainly depends on whether you have enough energy. Moxibustion Zhongwan will also quickly improve the function of the spleen.

3. Fever reaction Fever reaction is one of the comprehensive and severe reactions of the whole body. It usually appears after the body's own healing function has fully exerted its effect, indicating that Qi and blood are vigorous and physical fitness is enhanced. It is the turning point from quantitative change to qualitative change of the body. Generally, a high fever reaction occurs when the body temperature is between 39 and 40 degrees, and the reaction lasts for about a week. In a few patients with a low fever, when the body temperature is between 37.5 and 38 degrees, the reaction lasts for more than ten days or even one to two months.

4. Reactions related to expelling wind and cold According to clinical observations, most patients have reactions related to expelling wind and cold, which mostly appear in the form of sneezing, runny nose, cold, sore throat, joint pain, farting, etc., or cold air emanating from the top of the head and the extremities. What's worse, the whole body or half of the body feels cold, and covering oneself with two thick quilts is of no use, although the body temperature is normal. The reaction lasts for one or two days or three to five months.

5. Reactions related to the expulsion of depressed Qi: The expulsion of depressed Qi is mainly characterized by emotional changes such as irritability, dislike for everyone, sadness or grievance and easy crying, often accompanied by hiccups, anal gas, soreness and pain in the liver and gallbladder area and reflex areas. This type of reaction is particularly common in introverted and narrow-minded female patients, and the reaction usually lasts from a few hours to 1-3 days, and in a few patients it can last for several months.

Effects of moxibustion on the navel

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, generate clear and reduce turbidity. 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 triple energizer, 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, warm and nourish the lower abdomen. Chong is the sea of ​​blood, Ren governs the fetus, Chong, Ren and Du are closely related to reproduction and women's menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, moxibustion on the navel can regulate Chong and Ren, 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. Unblock the meridians, activate the collaterals, promote qi circulation and relieve pain. The navel connects all the meridians. After the warm medicine is applied to the navel, it can unblock 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. Condensing sweat, strengthening the exterior, astringing essence and replenishing deficiency. Moxibustion on the navel can converge 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 nutrition and defense, which helps to 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 youthful complexion, 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 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.

Taboos of moxibustion on the navel

1. When performing warm moxibustion, first moxibustion the left side, then the right side. Do not wash your hands or take a bath with cold water within half an hour after moxibustion.

2. Do not apply moxibustion too close to the navel, otherwise it may cause burns.

3. It is not advisable to moxibustion the navel just after a meal or on an empty stomach. After moxibustion, you should drink more warm boiled water than usual. Never drink cold or ice water, which will help the excretory organs to excrete toxins from the body.

4. Moxibustion is prohibited if the pulse rate is more than 90 beats per minute, if you are too hungry, too full, or drunk, if you are pregnant, or if you have an injured or inflamed navel.