Effects of moxibustion on menstruation

Moxibustion is a natural therapy commonly used in acupuncture therapy. This therapy can adjust the patient's physiological disorders and is very good for the human body. Moxibustion has a great impact on menstruation, just like a double-edged sword, with both good and bad sides. The good side is that it can promote blood circulation and relieve menstrual pain, but it will also delay the arrival of menstruation, so moxibustion has a two-sided impact on menstruation!

1. Effects of moxibustion

Moxibustion, a method of moxibustion in traditional Chinese acupuncture, is a natural therapy that mainly involves burning moxa cones and moxa sticks made of moxa leaves and fumigating the acupuncture points of the human body to achieve health care and treatment. The use of moxibustion originated after humans mastered the use of fire, which was in the Stone Age. Moxibustion originated in ancient China. Because its mechanism of action is similar to that of acupuncture and it has a complementary therapeutic effect with acupuncture, acupuncture and moxibustion are usually used together, hence the name acupuncture.

2. Effects of moxibustion on menstruation

The good side: Originally, the cold evil in the body was quite serious. After moxibustion, the participation of mugwort and the intervention of the heat energy of fumigation gradually filled the body with vitality. At this time, the cold evil and damp evil in the body have not been completely eliminated, and these cold evil and damp evil are blocking the meridians and affecting the circulation of Qi and blood. The originally normal menstruation, after moxibustion, a contest between good and evil appeared. Some people will experience delayed menstruation and signs of a gradual decrease in menstrual volume.

The bad side: In principle, acupuncture and moxibustion should not be performed during menstruation, especially for women with heavy menstrual flow. Acupuncture or moxibustion during menstruation may cause increased menstrual flow, so it is recommended that women try not to have acupuncture or moxibustion during menstruation!

3. What to do when problems occur during moxibustion

Dizziness caused by moxibustion: If you occasionally experience fever, fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, etc. after moxibustion, you don’t need to worry too much. You can try to move your body, drink appropriate amount of warm water, or acupuncture points such as Hegu and Houxi, which can quickly relieve the discomfort symptoms.

Allergy: If local or systemic allergic rash occurs, it will generally disappear naturally within a few days after stopping moxibustion. During this period, you should take antihistamines and vitamin C, and drink plenty of water. If there are also symptoms such as fever, itching, dry mouth, irritability, etc., corticosteroids such as prednisone can be used appropriately, taking 20 to 30 mg per day. If the situation is serious, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.