The role and efficacy of Dazhui

Moxibustion is a traditional health care treatment method in Chinese medicine. It can warm the meridians and dredge the collaterals, dispel cold and blood stasis, support yang and replenish the body, restore yang and rescue from adverse conditions, invigorate qi and promote blood circulation, eliminate blood stasis and knots, and invigorate qi. It is mostly used for symptoms dominated by deficiency, cold, and yin syndrome. The Dazhui point is located below the neck of the body and is one of the common acupoints. I wonder what benefits and effects of moxibustion on Dazhui are?

Nourishes blood, strengthens kidney and strengthens yang

According to Chinese medicine, Dazhui point is the intersection point of the three yang meridians of the hands and feet and the Governor Vessel. It is an important acupuncture point for health and wellness, and it is also the first major acupuncture point for replenishing Qi and blood. Qi and blood are the body's solid foundation. When the body has sufficient Qi and blood, external evil cannot invade. Therefore, moxibustion at Dazhui point can nourish blood, invigorate the kidneys, and strengthen yang, thereby enhancing the body's resistance.

The method is to tap lightly with a plum blossom needle for 2 minutes until the local skin turns red or bleeds slightly. The next day, warm the Dazhui point with a moxibustion patch for a few minutes. Repeat this process. 14 days constitutes a course of treatment.

Dispel wind and cold

Moxibustion at the Dazhui point stimulates the acupoint with damp-heat techniques, which can warm the meridians and dredge the collaterals, dispel dampness and cold, and can treat illnesses caused by cold and dampness or dampness, such as rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, cough with phlegm, etc. For people who suffer from cough with phlegm and cervical pain, they can often use moxibustion at the Dazhui point to dispel wind and cold, regulate the meridians, and greatly replenish yang energy.

Clear your mind and concentrate

Moxibustion at the Dazhui point can find the Governor Vessel and send it to the neck, which can invigorate the Qi of the Governor Vessel, so that Qi and blood can reach the clear orifices to calm the mind and soothe the nerves, spread to the limbs to nourish the tendons, increase cerebral blood volume, improve blood vessel elasticity, keep the head clear and the spirit alert, and have a very good effect of clearing the brain and concentrating the mind.

Prevent cervical spondylosis

Dazhui point is a key acupuncture point on the Du meridian, also known as Bailao, Shangzhu and Dachui. It is located below the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra, at the center of the line connecting the two acromion peaks. This acupuncture point is located in the cervical vertebrae and is commonly used to treat symptoms such as stiff neck, neck and shoulder discomfort. For example, if you have pain in cervical spondylosis, you can use moxa or massage this point to unblock the cervical meridians, promote blood circulation, and achieve the effect of relief treatment.

The method is to ignite the moxa stick or moxa patch made of moxa leaves, hang it 2-3 cm above the skin of the moxibustion Dazhui point, and burn each point for 5 minutes. You can also use the four fingers of your left (right) hand to close and place them behind your neck, and massage the Dazhui point vigorously 20 to 30 times until the part becomes warm. Alternate between the two sides, 2 to 3 times a day. After the moxibustion, you can move your head and neck moderately or apply a hot towel to the Dazhui point.