Can I do moxibustion right after taking a shower?

Bathing is also a major need for the human body, especially for those who live in the southern region. If you don’t take a bath for a day, your body will probably become sticky and very uncomfortable. However, bathing should be differentiated according to different situations. Never take a bath when your body is not in a good condition, such as women during menstruation. So the question is, if you are doing moxibustion, can you take a bath?

Because moxibustion will change the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body, you have to wait at least 1-2 hours after moxibustion before taking a shower. During this period, the circulation of Qi and blood in the body tends to calm down. But there is a problem. Many friends go home for moxibustion at night. They have to go to work during the day and have no time to do moxibustion. They only have free time at night to do moxibustion. But after dinner and work, it is probably around 9-10 o'clock. If you do moxibustion again and wait 1-2 hours to take a shower, it will be 12 o'clock. It will not only affect your sleep but also your health.

So can I take a shower first and then do moxibustion? How long after taking a shower should I wait before doing moxibustion? As I said above, the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body will change after moxibustion. Similarly, the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body will also change after taking a shower, such as faster blood circulation. If you do moxibustion at this time, it will forcibly change the circulation of Qi and blood, which is not good for the body. Therefore, it takes some time to calm the Qi and blood, usually about 30 minutes. That is to say, you can start moxibustion about 30 minutes after taking a shower.

If you are short on time, you can do moxibustion after taking a shower, because you only need to wait 30 minutes after taking a shower, while if you take a shower after moxibustion, you have to wait 1-2 hours, which is a waste of time, especially at night. Chinese medicine says that it is best to go to bed after 11 o'clock in the evening, which is better for your health.