Where should I use moxibustion if there is insufficient blood supply to the heart?

Blood supply is very important to the human body. Once the blood supply is insufficient, it will cause serious diseases. In particular, ischemia of the heart and brain can easily lead to dangerous situations. In life, many people are troubled by the problem of insufficient blood supply to the heart, and simply taking medicine has no effect at all. So, if moxibustion is used to treat insufficient blood supply to the heart, which acupoint should be moxibustioned?

Xinshu Point

Location of Xinshu point: Xinshu point is located on the inner side of the scapula on the back, 1.5 inches (2 horizontal finger widths) lateral to the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra, with one point on each side. When finding the acupoints, start from the Dazhui point, the highest protrusion on the neck, count down to the fifth depression, and then move 2 finger widths to the left and right to find the Xinshu point.

Moxibustion method: Mild moxibustion is recommended. The person being treated lies prone, and the practitioner holds a lit moxa stick, aims at the acupoint, and applies moxibustion 1.5 to 3 cm away from the skin, until the person feels warm and comfortable at the moxibustion site.

Moxibustion time: Moxibustion once a day, each time for 10 to 20 minutes, until the skin turns red.

Effect: Regulates qi and calms the mind.

Zhiyang Point

Location of Zhiyang point: Zhiyang point is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, which is directly behind the Tanzhong point. When selecting the acupoint, the intersection of the line connecting the lower edges of the left and right shoulder blades and the midline of the spine is the seventh thoracic vertebra, and the depression below it is the Zhiyang point.

Moxibustion method: Mild moxibustion is recommended. The person being treated lies prone, and the person applying the moxibustion holds a lit moxa stick, aims at the acupoint, and applies moxibustion 1.5 to 3 cm away from the skin, until the person feels warm and comfortable at the moxibustion site.

Moxibustion time: Moxibustion once a day, each time for 10 to 20 minutes, until the skin turns red.

Efficacy: Regulates qi and relieves chest tightness.

Neiguan Point

Location of Neiguan acupoint: Neiguan acupoint is located on the inner side of the arm, 2 inches (about 3 finger widths) above the transverse line of the wrist joint, with one acupoint on each arm. When locating the acupoint, put the index finger, middle finger and ring finger of your right hand together, place the ring finger on the horizontal line of your left wrist, and the middle point where the index finger of your right hand crosses the left wrist is the Neiguan acupoint. You can also clench your fist tightly and feel two protruding hard tendons at the wrist joint. The Neiguan point is located between the two tendons 3 finger widths above the transverse wrist line.

Moxibustion method: Mild moxibustion is recommended. Sit down, hold a lit moxa stick in your hand, aim at the acupuncture point, and apply moxibustion 1.5 to 3 cm away from the skin, until you feel warmth and comfort at the moxibustion site.

Moxibustion time: once a day, each time for 10 to 20 minutes.

Efficacy: Soothes the mind, regulates qi and relieves pain.