Where to get moxibustion for endometrial cancer

Patients with endometrial cancer can receive moxibustion treatment, usually at Sanyinjiao, Renmai and Dumai points. Endometrial cancer is a group of epithelial malignant tumors that occur in the endometrium. It is more common in perimenopausal women, and vaginal bleeding is often the main symptom.

1. Sanyinjiao Point

This acupoint is located on the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, regulating the liver and kidneys. It has a certain effect on regulating qi and blood, and can relieve symptoms such as fatigue caused by endometrial cancer.

2. Ren Meridian Acupoints

1. Shenque Point: It is located at the navel. It can nourish the essence and consolidate the foundation, restore yang and consolidate deficiency, and it has the function of warming the intestines and viscera and promoting the flow of qi. It is beneficial for regulating intestinal function and also has a certain improvement effect on constipation or diarrhea caused by endometrial cancer.

2. Guanyuan Point: Located 3 inches below the navel, it has the effects of tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang, and replenishing the essence and consolidating the foundation. Stimulating this point helps to enhance the body's disease resistance and promote recovery from disease.

3. Zhongwan Point: Located 4 inches above the navel, it is one of the key points of the stomach meridian. It has the functions of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, relieving adverse qi and promoting diuresis, and can improve symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, poor appetite, and abdominal distension.

4. Tianchi Point: Located in the depression under the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra on the midline of the back, it has the function of opening the uterus and orifices, clearing the heart and relieving heat. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for symptoms such as dizziness, irritability and restlessness caused by endometrial cancer.

5. Dazhui Point: Located in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra in the spine area, it has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving exterior symptoms, clearing heart fire, and also has certain effects on symptoms such as high fever, headache, cough, and sputum.

6. Mingmen Point: It is located in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra on the midline of the back of the human body. It has the functions of nourishing yin and strengthening yang, replenishing essence and nourishing marrow. It is mainly used to treat deficiency and cold syndrome, infertility, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and other diseases. It can also be used as an auxiliary treatment for endometrial cancer.

3. Du Meridian Acupoints

1. Bailao Point: It is located 3 inches above the distal transverse line on the back of the wrist, at the midpoint of the bulge between the ulna and radius. It has the function of dredging meridians, activating collaterals, calming the mind and tranquilizing the nerves. It can effectively relieve symptoms such as insomnia and nightmares.

2. Xuanshu point: 2 inches above the distal transverse line on the dorsal side of the wrist, the midpoint between the ulna and the radius. It has the function of coordinating the balance of yin and yang of the internal organs, and can effectively relieve urinary difficulty, frequent urination, and urgency.

3. Fengfu Point: It is located in the depression about one finger width directly below the occipital protuberance at the back of the neck. It has the function of dispersing wind evil, refreshing the brain and calming the mind. It can effectively relieve symptoms such as headache, dizziness, tinnitus and deafness.

4. Yamen Point: It is located 0.5 inches directly above the center of the posterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting the tips of the mastoid processes on both sides. It has the function of regulating the Qi of the Du meridian and calming convulsions. It has certain therapeutic effects on convulsions, mania, epilepsy and other diseases.

The above are the commonly used moxibustion sites for endometrial cancer, but they need to be operated by professional doctors to avoid blindly operating and scalding the skin. In addition, it is also necessary to note that the room temperature should be kept appropriate during moxibustion to prevent colds.