Can moxibustion cure stomach problems?

Moxibustion is one of the most commonly used methods of traditional Chinese medicine in my country. By stimulating certain acupuncture points on the human body, it can relieve physical discomfort and achieve the effects of prolonging life and maintaining health. Common methods include removing toxins and dampness through moxibustion, and regulating women's menstrual disorders and uterine coldness. So can moxibustion cure stomach problems? In fact, moxibustion is also effective in treating stomach problems, mainly in soothing the stomach and spleen, soothing the stomach and relieving pain.

There are many methods of health preservation in traditional Chinese medicine, and moxibustion is one of the most common methods. It can promote blood circulation, relieve physical discomfort, and treat various diseases. So can moxibustion treat stomach problems? So which acupoint should be used for moxibustion to treat stomach problems? Let’s take a closer look below!

Can moxibustion treat stomach problems?

If the correct moxibustion method is used and the treatment is persisted, moxibustion treatment can relieve a variety of stomach pain symptoms.

Acupoints: You can choose from the three acupoints of Zusanli, Zhongwan and Qimen. In addition, patients with stomach pain should eat less spicy and greasy food, as this will only aggravate your pain! You should also smoke and drink in moderation!

Which acupoint should be moxibustioned for treating stomach problems? Weishu acupoint. Location of Weishu acupoint: find the 12th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches lateral to its bony landmark.

Efficacy: Moxibustion on this acupoint has the effects of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, regulating the middle and relieving counterflow. It is mainly used to treat gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastroptosis, gastric spasm, enteritis, insomnia and other symptoms.

Zhongwan Point Zhongwan Point Location: In the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches upwards from the navel.

Efficacy: Moxibustion on this acupoint can regulate the internal organs, harmonize the stomach and relieve pain. It is mainly used to treat vomiting, nausea, abdominal distension, gastritis, gastric ulcer, heartburn, gastric bleeding, gastroptosis and other symptoms.

Zusanli Point: Location of Zusanli Point: three inches below the outer kneecap, one finger width from the front edge of the tibia.

Efficacy: Moxibustion on this acupoint can promote digestion and absorption, strengthen the spleen and stomach, improve human immune function, and have a good regulating effect on the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems. Cook until it causes stomach pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, indigestion, acute and chronic gastroenteritis, duodenal ulcer, gastroptosis and other digestive system diseases.

Shenjue Point Location of Shenjue Point: Located in the center of the navel, it is a key point of the Ren Meridian.

Efficacy: Moxibustion on this acupoint has the effect of warming the yang and replenishing qi, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. Cook until symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse, edema, and collapse occur.

Neiguan acupoint Neiguan acupoint 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 carpi tendon.

Efficacy: Moxibustion on this acupoint can strengthen the stomach and relieve pain. It is mainly used to treat acute or chronic gastric mucosal changes caused by various reasons, upper abdominal discomfort, bloating or burning sensation, as well as lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and other symptoms.

Liangmen Point Liangmen Point location: in the upper abdomen, 4 inches above the umbilicus and 2 inches away from the anterior midline.

Efficacy: It helps in digestion and relieves stagnation. It is mainly used to treat stomach diseases such as loss of appetite, stomach pain, vomiting, gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcer, gastroptosis, and gastric neurovascular disease.