Simple method of using moxibustion

As we gain a deeper understanding of Chinese medicine, we increasingly discover that Chinese medicine methods have magical effects on health care, so we must know how to use Chinese medicine methods to make ourselves have a healthy body. Moxibustion is currently a very popular method of Chinese medicine to treat diseases, so can we also learn some simple uses of moxibustion at home?

1. Direct moxibustion

(1) Scar-free moxibustion

Gentle moxibustion: Place the index and middle fingers of your left hand on both sides of the moxibustion site, 1 to 2 cm away from the moxibustion site. On the one hand, one can sense the degree of heat on the skin; on the other hand, if moxibustion is performed vertically, once the moxa ash falls on the skin, it can be remedied immediately. Moxibustion should be continued until the skin becomes slightly warm and rosy, but the skin should not be burned.

Rotational moxibustion: On the basis of gentle moxibustion, moxibustion 2 to 6 acupoints each time. If one acupoint hurts a little, switch to another one immediately. Repeat this sequence. When each acupoint and the skin around it becomes rosy, moxibustion can be stopped. Rotational moxibustion can save time and achieve the purpose of preventing and treating diseases.

Bird-pecking moxibustion: The burning end of the moxa stick is not fixed to the acupuncture point. Like a bird pecking at food, it is aimed at the acupuncture point and moves up and down, up and down.

Rotating moxibustion: also known as ironing moxibustion, hang the lit end of the moxa stick over the moxibustion area, 2 cm away from the skin, and move it horizontally up and down and left and right to make the skin feel warm without burning pain.

Blistering moxibustion: Keep the lit end of the moxa stick 1 cm away from the skin. When you feel pain, continue to hold for 3 to 5 seconds. Yellow spots may appear at the acupuncture points and sweat may occur. Blisters will form after 1 to 2 hours. It is not advisable to prick the blisters after they form, as they can be absorbed naturally. There will be pigmentation in the short term, but no scars will be left.

Mild moxibustion and rotating moxibustion are generally suitable for the treatment of chronic diseases or preventive health care; sparrow pecking moxibustion is mostly used for acute diseases; spiral moxibustion is suitable for beauty and body care, skin diseases, rheumatism, etc.; blister moxibustion is suitable for deficiency and cold syndrome, so be careful when using it. Not suitable for beauty and body care.

2. Indirect moxibustion

(1) Moxibustion through ginger: Cut fresh ginger slices into thin slices, use a sewing needle to pierce about ten small holes in the ginger slices, place them on the acupuncture points to be moxibustioned, and use a lit moxa stick to apply moxibustion at a distance of 0.5 to 1 cm from the ginger slices. Ginger is pungent and warm, can dispel cold and relieve exterior symptoms, promote blood circulation and activate collaterals, warm the stomach and stop vomiting, regulate qi and relieve pain. The combination of the two can exert a synergistic effect and improve the efficacy.

(2) Moxibustion through garlic: Cut the garlic cloves into 0.2-0.4 cm slices, poke a dozen small holes in the garlic slices with a sewing needle, place them on the acupuncture points to be moxibustioned, and apply moxibustion with a lit moxa stick 0.5-1 cm away from the ginger slices.

(3) Onion moxibustion: Cut the onion into slices about 0.3 cm thick and light the moxa stick for moxibustion.

(4) Salt moxibustion: only used for moxibustion on the navel. Tips: Moxibustion with ginger is suitable for all deficiency and cold syndromes; moxibustion with garlic is suitable for toothache, sore throat, vitiligo, etc. Do not leave garlic slices on the skin for more than 20 to 30 minutes to avoid burns to the skin. Onion moxibustion is generally used for acute mastitis, acute gastritis, hypotension, etc. The onion should not be left on the skin for more than 20 to 30 minutes. Moxibustion with garlic and onion are not suitable for beauty and body care.

In the above article, we introduced many methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine that have magical effects in treating diseases and maintaining health. The above article introduced in detail a treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion. I believe everyone has mastered the simple use of moxibustion.