Contraindications of moxa stick moxibustion

Moxibustion is a method of treating diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and it is also relatively common. During the moxibustion process, you must pay attention to the fact that there are many ways to treat diseases with moxibustion, and there are also many taboos and precautions. You cannot buy moxibustion casually. You must pay attention to the distance of moxibustion, as well as the method of moxibustion, to avoid inadvertent local burns or corrections.

Moxibustion is an external treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Moxa sticks are made from mugwort. After being lit, the moxa sticks are placed in a moxibustion device and rolled around the meridians or the affected area, thereby warming the meridians, replenishing the vital energy, and harmonizing qi and blood. It is one of the ancient and divine medical skills in my country. In the past, this method was only in the hands of a very small number of famous doctors. Now, with the progress and opening up of society. The efficacy and effects of moxibustion are being widely understood and used by people.

Moxibustion with moxa sticks is a simple, economical and effective method. Any patient with a little common sense can do it themselves, and it is very popular among patients. There are three methods of moxibustion:

Circular moxibustion: Move one end of the lit moxa stick in a circle parallel to the acupuncture point or moxibustion area, about 2 cm away from the skin, and moxibustion each point for 5-15 minutes.

Mild moxibustion: Light one end of the moxa stick, and hold it 2 cm above the acupuncture points or parts. Keep it fixed and apply moxibustion until the skin feels warm and comfortable. Moxibustion each acupoint for 5-20 minutes, and you can choose 1-3 acupoints each time.

Bird-pecking moxibustion: Aim one end of the lit moxa stick at the acupuncture point or moxibustion area, about 2 cm away from the skin, and moxibustion up and down like a bird pecking, moxibustion each point for 5-15 minutes.

Usage and dosage of moxa sticks:

After lighting the fire, burn the affected area 2 to 3 times a day, each time should not exceed 30 minutes.

1. Gentle moxibustion: Light the moxa stick and fumigate the moxibustion area. The patient will feel comfortable without any burning pain.

2. Bird-pecking moxibustion: Light the moxa stick and aim it at the moxibustion area, like a bird pecking at food, up and down, far and near.

3. Spiral moxibustion: Hang the lit moxa stick 2-3CM above the moxibustion area, move it left and right, and rotate it back and forth.

Functions of various acupoints of moxa stick moxibustion

Moxibustion on Zusanli and Neiguan can immediately lower blood pressure;

Moxibustion on Zhiyin acupoint can change the fetal position;

Moxibustion at Zusanli, Quchi, Tianshu and Guanyuan to treat diarrhea;

Moxibustion on Tanzhong and Rugen points can treat insufficient milk.

Moxibustion on Qihai and Ligou points for dysmenorrhea; moxibustion on Yinbai points for metrorrhagia;

Moxibustion on Fengchi point can treat nasal congestion, etc.

All these can demonstrate the magical and immediate effect of moxa stick moxibustion.

Function and indications: Promotes the circulation of Qi and blood, expels cold and dampness. It is used for wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, muscle paralysis, joint and limb pain, abdominal cold pain, periarthritis of shoulder, lumbar muscle strain, waist and leg pain, bone loss, intervertebral disc bulging, epigastric cold pain, cough and asthma, facial paralysis, dysmenorrhea, etc.

Contraindications of moxa stick moxibustion:

Do not use moxa sticks when you are drunk, angry, frightened, overworked or overfed.

People with skin allergies should not use moxa sticks.

Moxibustion with moxa sticks has a high temperature, so please be careful when operating. This is especially true for pregnant women.

The appearance of moxa stick:

The finished moxa stick is generally 20-21cm long and 1.9-2.1cm in diameter; or 9.8-10.2cm long and 0.7-0.9cm in diameter; it has a fragrant smell, does not go out after being lit, and produces a lasting aroma and unique smoke.

The effective methods and dosage of moxa stick moxibustion must be explored over a long period of time before the effects can be maximized. Although there are no major contraindications to moxa stick moxibustion, everyone is still advised to be careful.