Moxibustion for hiccups

Moxibustion is a relatively common physical therapy method. It can effectively treat body cold and fatigue of the limbs. Moxibustion has many therapeutic values ​​and is also very good for treating hiccups. However, we must choose the correct acupoints for moxibustion to relieve the symptoms of hiccups. Now let us learn how to use moxibustion to relieve the symptoms of hiccups.

Moxibustion points for hiccups

Main acupoints: Geshu, Tiantu, Zhongwan, Neiguan and Zusanli.

Note:

1) Gentle moxibustion/moxibustion for 30 minutes each time, once a day, until the hiccups disappear;

2) The order of moxibustion should be first up then down, first left then right, first back then chest and abdomen, first head then body then limbs.

Acupoint selection and comparison method:

Main acupoint

Point location: In the middle of the back, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

Efficacy: Promote blood circulation and unclog meridians, nourish blood and nourish blood, regulate qi and relieve chest tightness.

Point location: On the neck, on the anterior midline, in the center of the suprasternal fossa.

Efficacy: Expand chest and regulate qi, clear airways, reduce phlegm and clear lungs.

Acupoint location: In the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, replenishes the middle and calms the mind.

Point location: On the palm side of the forearm, on the line connecting Quze and Daling, 2 inches above the transverse wrist crease, between the palmaris longus tendon and the radial flexor carpi tendon.

Efficacy: Soothes the mind, regulates qi and relieves pain.

Point location: On the front and outer side of the calf, about 3 inches (4 horizontal fingers) below the knee pit (knee pit), about 1 horizontal finger away from the outer side of the tibia.

Efficacy: Drying out spleen dampness, generating stomach qi.

Early knowledge about moxibustion

✓ Keep warm during moxibustion to avoid the moxibustion area getting cold;

✓ Drink a cup of warm water before and after moxibustion to help the excretory organs expel toxins from the body;

✓ Do not wash your hands with cold water within half an hour after moxibustion, and do not take a bath within 2 hours;

✓ Do not eat cold drinks, fruits and seafood after moxibustion;

✓ Do not do moxibustion one hour after a meal; do not do moxibustion during menstruation;

✓ Do not use moxibustion when you are too hungry, too full, drunk, very scared, very angry, or very thirsty;

✓ If there is any moxa left after moxibustion, it should be completely extinguished with an extinguisher or placed in a jar with a tightly covered lid;

✓ If you experience extreme discomfort or your condition worsens after moxibustion, please go to the hospital for treatment.