How to do moxibustion by yourself

The benefits of moxibustion can be traced back thousands of years ago. In ancient times, people often used moxibustion to prevent diseases. Moxibustion can regulate the body very well and treat various systemic problems. Moxibustion can effectively relieve some physical weakness or difficult-to-eradicate diseases. It is not difficult to do moxibustion at home. You just need to prepare the utensils and moxa sticks, so that you can simply do moxibustion.

Is moxibustion magical?

Don’t underestimate a small moxa stick that moves around you after it is lit, and don’t dislike its taste. It can bring you great benefits (don’t even think about exchanging ten packs of spicy noodles for one moxa stick from me). Next, I will tell you what the benefits are (the text is a bit professional, you will slowly experience it):

1. Warming the meridians and dispelling evil cold: moxa sticks are made of high-quality aged moxa, the fire is soft and warm, with strong penetration, which can warm the meridians and dispel cold, and attack evil with fire.

2. Promote Qi and blood circulation, eliminate blood stasis and disperse nodules: The moxa used in moxibustion therapy has the characteristic of aromatic movement. The warmth and special smell emitted when burning can quickly open up the meridians of the human body and accelerate the circulation of Qi and blood.

3. Warming and replenishing Qi, restoring Yang and consolidating deficiency: Warm moxibustion therapy nourishes and strengthens the body, can stimulate the function of the human immune system, promote metabolism, strengthen the inside and connect the outside. Moxibustion therapy has a special pure yang nature, which can make people sufficient yang, abundant essence and blood, strengthen the body, and enhance the functions of the body's digestive, circulatory, excretory, and reproductive and urinary systems. It is aimed at obesity and its resulting muscle numbness, limb paralysis, irregular bowel movements, back and leg pain, shortness of breath when moving, and fatigue. As stated in the "Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor", "When righteous Qi is stored inside, evil cannot invade. Where evil gathers, the Qi will be weak."

4. Prevent diseases and strengthen the body: Regular moxibustion on the Zusanli, Guanyuan, Dazhui and other acupoints can stimulate the body's positive energy, improve disease resistance, and play a role in health care and strengthening the body.

Teach you how to do moxibustion easily at home

First, prepare a tin box (a tea box or a mooncake box will do); then, light a moxa stick before going to bed every day, and apply moxibustion to the Guanyuan, Zusanli and other acupoints one by one. Each time you do moxibustion, you should concentrate and remain calm, feel the heat emitted by the moxa stick, and quietly experience the fragrance of the moxa leaves. Finally, after moxibustion, put the moxa sticks into the iron box and cover it with a lid. The moxa sticks will automatically extinguish due to lack of oxygen.

1. Guanyuan acupoint: Also known as Dantian, it is located three inches below the navel (three inches is equivalent to the width of four fingers together). Efficacy: It can promote the circulation of qi and blood, replenish vital energy, prevent and treat cervical erosion, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and other gynecological diseases, and can help women nourish qi and blood. All women should moxibustion this acupoint;

2. Zusanli: It is located 3 inches below the outer kneecap. The acupoint is located the same as Guanyuan acupoint, 4 horizontal fingers downward from the outer kneecap, and it is located 1 horizontal finger away from the tibia. Effect: Zusanli is the most important acupoint for strengthening the body. Moxibustion on it can enhance immunity, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and promote blood circulation. It is also very effective in treating rheumatism and cold legs. 3. Sit upright and lower your head. Dazhui point is located at the lower end of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. Efficacy: It can be used for chills in the neck and back of the elderly, fatigue, headache, dizziness caused by excessive use of the brain, neck stiffness and discomfort caused by excessive bending over a desk or lowering the head, cervical spondylosis, and vascular tension headaches. The Dazhui point also has a significant antipyretic effect. Moxibustion at the Dazhui point can prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections such as colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It can also be used to prevent and treat emphysema and asthma.

4. Sanyinjiao: 3 inches directly above the tip of the inner ankle, in the depression near the edge of the bone at the posterior edge of the tibia. Efficacy: Sanyinjiao is also called "Gynecological Sanyinjiao". It is also the number one health acupoint for women. It can treat all gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, amenorrhea, uterine prolapse, etc.

Tips: Generally speaking, moxibustion should be performed once a day, each time for 20 minutes. When doing moxibustion, you must be careful to avoid burns. The skin should be kept at a certain distance from the body, not too close to avoid burns. Generally, a slight burning sensation is felt locally.

Precautions for moxibustion massage

1. Do not touch cold water, wash hands or take a bath within half an hour after moxibustion. 2. Drink more warm water than usual after moxibustion (absolutely not cold water). 3. Moxibustion is not recommended within one hour after a meal. Moxibustion is prohibited if the pulse is more than 90 beats per minute: being too hungry, too full, or drunk. 4. Moxibustion is prohibited on inflamed parts of the body. Moxibustion is not allowed on the lower abdomen of pregnant women. Moxibustion is not allowed on the face. 5. It is best not to moxibustion after 10 pm.