Moxibustion for chronic pharyngitis

We all know that chronic pharyngitis is a stubborn disease that is almost impossible to eradicate, and it can occur at any time and anywhere, causing people to feel very uncomfortable. Especially during the dry season of autumn and winter, pharyngitis is at its peak. Recently, many people have suggested that moxibustion can be used to treat chronic pharyngitis. This is true. After moxibustion treatment, pharyngitis will indeed be relieved. So what is the principle of moxibustion in treating chronic pharyngitis?

1. Whether pharyngitis is chronic or acute, moxibustion can be used!

Traditional Chinese medicine calls pharyngitis "false fire throat congestion". In the acute phase, the throat is obviously congested, manifested as fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. Delayed treatment may lead to chronic pharyngitis, which is prone to recurrence and difficult to eradicate, and manifests as dryness, dull pain, dry cough, and foreign body sensation in the throat. Therefore, if you have pharyngitis, do not take it lightly!

Fortunately, both chronic pharyngitis and acute pharyngitis can be treated with moxibustion, and the moxibustion method is the same. Here, the effective parts of moxibustion include moxa heat and moxa smoke. Under normal circumstances, the effect of moxa smoke only accounts for a small part, but when treating pharyngitis, the effect of moxa smoke cannot be ignored. The mugwort essential oil in moxa smoke can enter the pharyngitis site to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. Therefore, when treating pharyngitis with moxibustion, you need to use moxa sticks of high purity!

Moxibustion acupoints for pharyngitis:

1. Dazhui: Dazhui is the "meeting point of all Yang" and has the function of commanding and stimulating the Yang meridians throughout the body. Since it is the eldest, it must have the function of harmonizing Yang Qi, and can be used to supplement or drain, so moxibustion is very suitable.

2. Cervical paravertebral disc: select acupoints nearby and surround the affected area to fully stimulate the Ashi points. This is also an unspoken rule of moxibustion. The cervical Jiaji points are located on both sides of the Du channel meridian in the neck, 0.5 inches away from the posterior midline.

3. Tiantu: Some articles mentioned that Tiantu is mainly used to treat cough, sore throat, and asthma.

Moxibustion method: Dazhui and cervical paravertebral spine can be moxibustioned with a moxibustion box. The best way to moxibustion Tiantu is to lie down and hold a moxa stick to fumigate Tiantu and the neck for about 20 minutes. For mild cases, the effect can be seen after about a week of treatment. If it is chronic, it will take at least half a month to a month of moxibustion.

2. For chronic pharyngitis, use massage more often!

Massage is often used for chronic pharyngitis, which can nourish yin and relieve sore throat.

Massage points for pharyngitis:

(1) Sit down and massage the Lianquan and Tiantu points on the neck with your thumb and index finger for 2 minutes.

(2) Sit down and use the tips of your thumbs to press the Hegu points on both hands 30 times on each side, until you feel soreness and swelling in the area.

(3) Sit down, stand behind the body, and rub the lung point on the back with your palm until you feel a burning sensation on the back.

(4) Sit down, place your palms horizontally on the back of your neck, and gently push forward from the lower jaw to the Adam's apple, 20 times on each side. In the acute phase, hold the Quchi, Jianjing, and Hegu points for 1 to 2 minutes each. In the chronic phase, rub the Yongquan point directly until it warms up, and massage the Taixi and Zhaohai points for 1 to 2 minutes each.

The last thing to say is:

During the treatment of pharyngitis, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, drink more water, and talk less.