What are the effects of moxibustion on knees

Moxibustion is a commonly used treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. It mainly relies on the function of moxa sticks to clear the meridians to stimulate acupuncture points throughout the body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. Moxa sticks are a kind of traditional Chinese medicine that has the effect of calming the nerves and promoting sleep. It is also very effective in warming the body and expelling cold. It also has a good effect on relieving and treating low back and leg pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. However, everyone should pay special attention to the choice of methods during moxibustion treatment.

Moxa sticks have a good effect in relieving mental depression and anxiety caused by excessive work pressure. Moreover, the efficacy and function of moxa sticks also have a good therapeutic effect on insomnia, nightmares and anxiety. In addition, moxa sticks have the effects of warming the meridians, activating the collaterals, and dispelling wind and cold. In winter, our hands and feet are cold, and we may suffer from symptoms such as fear of cold due to colds or physical condition. The effects and functions of moxa sticks have good therapeutic effects. Moxa sticks also have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stimulating appetite. For some people with indigestion and loss of appetite, moxa sticks have a certain appetite-stimulating effect, especially effective in the prevention and treatment of influenza.

The moxibustion method should have strict steps. First, light the moxa stick, and aim the lit end at the place that needs to be fumigated, about 2-3 cm away from the skin. Moxibustion until the skin flushes and the heat is tolerable to the individual. The pain in your knee should be felt wherever it hurts the most. Zusanli is a very commonly used acupoint for moxibustion. Regular moxibustion of this acupoint has a good preventive and health-care effect on knee pain. Yongquan acupoint is also very important for treating low back and leg pain. This acupoint is located on the sole of the foot, in the depression in the front third of the sole.

During the process of moxibustion treatment, many friends say that they can't find the acupoints accurately. In fact, it doesn't matter much, because the area of ​​moxibustion is relatively large, and the human body's meridians are very sensitive. Through the transmission of meridians, the effect of warming the meridians and dredging the collaterals of the moxa stick can be fully manifested. Moxibustion dredges the meridians through the conduction of heat, and the effect of strengthening yang and replenishing is also very obvious.