Can I use moxa fumigation during my period?

Mugwort is a herb with a strong aroma. This plant has been used in gynecology for generations and has a hemostatic effect. However, many women are confused about whether they can use mugwort to burn during menstruation. It is definitely possible to use mugwort to burn during menstruation. There is nothing to be afraid of. It can not only promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but also relieve the pain caused by menstruation! The method of fumigation and moxibustion after menstruation is very effective!

1. Benefits of fumigating moxa during menstruation

Fumigation with moxa sticks during menstruation may affect menstrual regularity. Moxibustion can dredge meridians, promote qi and blood circulation, replenish yang energy, warm the uterus and nourish blood. It is particularly effective for women with cold constitution, especially cold hands and feet, cold uterus, cold stomach, etc. Moxibustion transmits heat and yang energy into the body, drives out the cold and dampness, and makes the constitution balanced. Moxibustion opens up the acupuncture points to replenish Yang energy from the inside. When Yang energy is sufficient, our resistance is increased, and we are less likely to be invaded by diseases, so the body is naturally healthy. The main acupoint is Guanyuan, and you can add Zusanli and Shenshu, each acupoint for 15-20 minutes.

2. Correct method of fumigation

① Local moxa fumigation only on the abdomen

Fumigation of the lower abdomen is a very effective way to replenish qi, warm the stomach and intestines, and eliminate gastrointestinal cold. It does have a good therapeutic effect on people with qi deficiency, spleen and stomach deficiency, people with frequent diarrhea, people with cold pain in the lower abdomen, people with frequent dysmenorrhea, and people with lumps in the lower abdomen.

② Whole body moxa fumigation

I have repeatedly emphasized in my book that because of its great effects in promoting blood circulation and dispelling cold, you must drink ginger, red dates and longan soup before fumigating with 10 moxa sticks, and you must eat beef or shrimp after fumigating. You can fumigate at any time as long as you feel getting angry or have heavy cold and dampness in your body. Whether you can fumigate with moxa sticks in winter, there is no problem as long as the diet therapy can keep up. The key is whether the indoor temperature is suitable. If the indoor temperature is low, the whole body is exposed to the moxa sticks, which can easily cause chills and colds, which will not be worth the gain. If the indoor temperature is suitable or there are good heating facilities, you can still do whole-body fumigation with moxa in winter.