What are the benefits of moxibustion on the top of the head

Acupuncture is the use of silver needles to perform targeted treatment on different acupoints on the human body, while moxibustion is based on acupuncture treatment with the medicinal effects of the Chinese herbal medicine Artemisia. The human body is covered with numerous acupoints, which are the conclusions drawn by ancient doctors after thousands of experiments. There are also various acupoints on the top of the head. Let's take a look at the effects of acupuncture on these acupoints on the top of the head!

Ancient acupuncturists made good use of the Baihui acupoint and achieved miraculous results. There is a record in the Records of the Grand Historian that Bian Que instructed his disciple Zi Yang to cure syncope by acupuncture at this acupoint. There is also a record in the "Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Health" that goes: "Zhi Zhong's mother had been ill for a long time and suddenly she cried uncontrollably. Knowing that it was a heart disease, she was cured by moxibustion on Baihui." It can be seen that Baihui acupoint has the function of awakening the brain and opening the orifices. Baihui acupoint is the key acupoint of the Du meridian, which originates in the uterus and ascends into the brain. Therefore, moxibustion on Baihui acupoint can play a role in regulating the opening and closing of the Du meridian.

Moxibustion at the Baihui acupoint has many effects. In the book "Secrets of Moxibustion", it is mentioned that stroke, hemiplegia, forgetfulness, headache, deafness and tinnitus, eye diseases, prolapse of the anus and other diseases are all caused by the Baihui acupoint. In the book "Self-Healing Acupoints with Moxibustion", Baihui acupoint is listed as a good acupoint for treating diarrhea, uncontrollable weeping, and delirium.

How to find Baihui acupoint?

The patient adopts a sitting posture, with Baihui point located at the center of the top of the head. It can be found by the midpoint of a line connecting the two ear corners, or by a horizontal line from the middle of the two eyebrows up to the midpoint of the back hairline. 5 inches directly above the center of the current hairline, or at the midpoint of the line connecting the two ear tips.

There are many ways to treat headaches and dizziness in life. The most commonly used methods in traditional Chinese medicine are moxibustion on the Baihui acupoint and massage of the temples. This operation can have a good therapeutic effect. And moxibustion has no side effects, and massage can also make people relax.

What kind of people are suitable for moxibustion at Baihui?

Insufficient Yang Qi: Usually afraid of cold, often with cold hands and feet, loose stools, and frequent diarrhea. People with this constitution are suitable for moxibustion at Baihui acupoint.

Restlessness: Usually suffer from insomnia, forgetfulness, slow reaction, irritability, lack of interest in things, drowsiness, etc. Some people may also experience headaches, dizziness, head swelling, and even hair loss. This type of people is more suitable for massaging the Baihui point.

When moxibustioning the Baihui acupoint, be careful not to burn your hair or scalp.