Why can’t babies be given moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a treatment method originated from traditional Chinese medicine. It is currently very popular among middle-aged and elderly people. Moreover, it can assist in the treatment of many diseases. After each moxibustion, people will feel refreshed, as if the meridians throughout the body have been reopened. However, moxibustion should not be performed too frequently, otherwise it will cause certain harm to the body. So, why can't babies be treated with moxibustion?

Baby moxibustion

Generally speaking, whether the baby can use moxibustion depends on the specific situation. It is best to consult a relevant doctor and do not perform moxibustion casually to avoid adverse effects on the baby's body and endanger the baby's health. Babies or children can easily get burned if you are not careful when moxibustioning them

How old should a baby be before moxibustion can be performed?

Generally, moxibustion can be started 3 to 6 months after birth. But it also depends on the specific physical condition of the child, and some babies can be treated with moxibustion from birth. Those with poor physical constitution can apply moxibustion early and more often, while those with strong physical constitution and good nutrition can apply moxibustion late and less often.

In fact, the baby's physiological characteristics are: tender body, insufficient qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, insufficient qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, insufficient kidney qi, weak tendons and bones, unobstructed pores, and poor resistance to disease. Therefore, there was a saying in ancient times: "If children apply moxibustion on the body column and Tianshu every day, they can be kept free of disease."

Which children can be treated with moxibustion at birth?

1. Umbilical hernia and diarrhea

For umbilical hernia in babies, moxibustion will have a very good effect. Moxibustion is also very effective for babies with diarrhea.

2. Congenital deficiency

Some babies are born with congenital deficiencies. For example, if the mother has a poor constitution and is often sick, the baby is likely to inherit the mother's constitution. Therefore, moxibustion can be used for babies with congenital deficiencies or those who are prone to illness, but the amount and duration of moxibustion must be controlled, and a gradual approach should be adopted.

Principles of baby moxibustion

1. The key to choosing moxibustion points for children is to choose the right acupoints, not the number of acupoints. Children have relatively sufficient yang energy, and random moxibustion may disrupt the original qi and blood conditions of children. Just choose the main acupoints for moxibustion.

2. Grasp the moxibustion time of each acupoint of the child. If it is manual moxibustion, 3 to 5 minutes is enough. The younger the child, the shorter the time should be. If you use good moxa and warm moxibustion, it is recommended to keep it at about 15 minutes.

3. Understand the commonly used acupoints for moxibustion on children. The commonly used acupoints include Shenzhu, Dazhui, Zhongwan, Shenque and Zusanli. Of course, different auxiliary acupoints can be added according to the different physical conditions and conditions of children.

Children's lungs are delicate organs, and they are prone to pneumonia, coughs, colds and other symptoms. Children's spleen and stomach functions are also relatively weak, and they often experience problems such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Moxibustion health care for children can focus on regulating the lungs, spleen and stomach. Moxibustion on commonly used acupoints in children can improve immunity, strengthen physical fitness and disease resistance.

4. Children are active and difficult to perform moxibustion on. It is recommended to perform manual direct moxibustion when the child is asleep to avoid burns. You can also choose a more convenient moxibustion patch, such as HaoHaoAi. It is easy to use, safe and portable, so you can choose the best time for moxibustion.

Precautions for baby moxibustion

1. When giving moxibustion to your baby, make sure to choose the right moxibustion! Use moxa made from high-quality mugwort, and do not use inferior moxa, so as to avoid causing harm to the baby in all aspects.

2. You should master the amount and duration of moxibustion and proceed step by step.

3. Moxibustion is very good, but it is not a panacea. Therefore, we should not put all our hopes on moxibustion. It is still necessary to seek medical treatment according to your symptoms.