The benefits of moxibustion on the lower back

There are many benefits of moxibustion on the lower back. First of all, it can regulate the balance of yin and yang and promote blood circulation, etc. It can also promote qi and blood circulation and promote skin detoxification, etc. Therefore, there are many benefits to performing moxibustion on a regular basis. The best benefit of moxibustion on the lower back is that it can detoxify and remove dampness, and it is best for relieving physical fatigue. For the specific benefits, you can learn about the contents introduced in the article.

1. Benefits of moxibustion on the lower back

Harmonize yin and yang. The balance of yin and yang in the human body is the root of the occurrence and development of disease. The tonifying and purging effects of moxibustion therapy can be used to achieve the effect of harmonizing yin and yang.

Warm and dredge the meridians, dispel evil cold. The warm nature of moxa leaves, when burned and fumigated, allows the heat to penetrate deep into the muscle layer, warming the qi and promoting blood circulation. Moxibustion has the effects of warming and unblocking meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, regulating qi and blood, relieving numbness and relieving pain.

Promotes qi and blood circulation, eliminates stasis and disperses nodules. When Qi encounters heat, it flows; when it encounters cold, it condenses; when Qi warms, blood flows. Moxibustion is a warm stimulation that can coordinate qi and blood, make the nutrient and defensive systems smooth, and make the blood vessels smooth, thereby promoting qi and blood circulation, removing blood stasis and dispersing nodules.

2. What are the reactions of the lower back after moxibustion?

2.1. Sweating

One is a manifestation of skin detoxification, that is, you feel sweating during moxibustion, and sweating after moxibustion. This phenomenon may last for several days or longer.

2.2. Rash

After some people sweat for a period of time, they will begin to develop rashes and hard bumps, which is also a manifestation of detoxification. Generally, if you continue to use moxibustion, the rash will slowly disappear, and the hard bumps can also slowly disappear if you massage while using moxibustion. This is also a phenomenon of skin detoxification.

2.3. Frequent urination

Some people urinate a lot after moxibustion, which is also a manifestation of toxin excretion from the urethra. You should drink more water at this time. Don't worry, these phenomena will gradually disappear. Generally, frequent urination after moxibustion mostly indicates that the kidneys and urinary system are not very good, and women may have gynecological problems.

2.4. Sore throat, toothache, etc.

Some people may have sore throat, toothache, etc. At this time, drink more water or cook some mung bean porridge to drink. If the condition is serious, you can stop moxibustion. After these symptoms are over, continue moxibustion. The above symptoms may still occur. Generally, after repeated several times, there will be no symptoms of getting angry.

2.5 Fever

This symptom usually occurs in people who are doing moxibustion for the first time. It is okay. Just drink more water. You can use moxibustion and scraping cup on the Du Meridian and Bladder Meridian to reduce fever and lower internal heat.

2.6. Dizziness, tinnitus, and vertigo

Some reactions may cause dizziness, tinnitus, and vertigo. If you encounter such reactions, you can stop and rest for a few days. If this reaction takes time to disappear, acupuncture and bloodletting or scraping at the Dazhui point will gradually make the reaction disappear. Some people will experience this reaction 2-3 times before gradually adapting.

3. How often should I do moxibustion on my waist?

If you don't have any physical illness, moxibustion is only for daily health care, and you can just moxibustion the health care points every 3-5 days. Or if you have a constitution of yin deficiency and yang excess, such as night sweats, hot hands and feet, irritability, insomnia, dry mouth, yellow urine and dry stool, you should not do moxibustion every day.

However, even if it is for health care, if you are doing moxibustion according to the course of treatment, it is best to do it continuously every day for the first three times, 15-20 minutes for each acupoint, and then you can do it every other day, and 10 days is a course of treatment. The moxibustion time for children and the elderly should be shorter.

Of course, if the body suffers from severe cold symptoms, or other illnesses that require treatment, and provided that the body can accept it, then you should still follow the previous method and perform moxibustion every day. However, if you are not sick, try not to do moxibustion every day as it can easily cause getting inflamed, dry mouth, constipation, acne, nosebleeds, etc.