Effects and contraindications of moxa fumigation

Mugwort fumigation has been popular in my country for a long time. Since ancient times, people have used mugwort fumigation to treat diseases. Even today, mugwort fumigation is still being used in society. The role of mugwort fumigation cannot be underestimated. Nowadays, people often use moxa fumigation to maintain health and regulate the body. Moxa fumigation can improve constipation and is especially suitable for middle-aged obese female friends. Frequent moxa fumigation can not only promote blood circulation but also burn fat to achieve the effect of weight loss.

Mugwort fumigation is a very ancient health care method. After thousands of years, mugwort fumigation has continued to this day, and its efficacy and functions are evident. Let’s follow the editor to learn about the effects and contraindications of moxa fumigation.

1. The effects of moxa fumigation.

1) Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. Medicinal smoke will be produced during the moxa fumigation process. The medicinal smoke has a strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, and can treat hemorrhoids, prostate, blisters, vaginitis, etc.

2) Detoxification and weight loss effect. Moxa fumigation is beneficial to promote blood circulation throughout the body, thereby excreting waste and toxins from the body, and problems such as constipation and fat accumulation will also be improved.

3) Beauty effect: moxa sticks contain nutrients such as vitamins and calcium, and the moxa fumigation process can also achieve a beauty effect.

4) Analgesic effect: moxa fumigation can treat abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea and neuralgia by promoting the circulation of lymph and blood in the lower abdomen.

5) Contraction effect: after women use moxa fumigation, the contraction of the vagina and uterus can be strengthened. It should be noted that after a woman gives birth, she must wait until the dirty blood is drained out before using moxa fumigation, otherwise it will have no effect.

6) It has the effect of improving immunity. Moxa fumigation can increase the body's white blood cells, thereby accelerating the regeneration of affected cells.

2. Precautions and taboos of moxa fumigation

1) Moxa fumigation is a method of fumigation using fire, which can easily cause local skin burns. Therefore, moxa fumigation is generally not recommended for exposed skin, such as the face.

2) Special sensitive parts should not be fumigated with moxa, such as male and female sexual organs, the lumbar sacral area and lower abdomen of pregnant women, the heart area of ​​the human body, eyes and other parts that are easily injured.

3) Although moxa fumigation can have certain health-care and therapeutic effects, it will also consume some essence and blood in the process. It should not be performed when you are overtired, overfed, emotionally unstable, or drunk.

4) Mental patients cannot undergo moxa fumigation as they may hurt themselves.

5) If you are ill and have symptoms such as fever, coma, convulsion, etc., you should not use moxa fumigation.