Can moxibustion cure constipation?

Moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine, is also a very popular treatment method nowadays. Moreover, moxibustion has the good purpose of unblocking qi and blood and relieving pain, and can treat many diseases. Because the moxibustion points are different, the effects exerted are also different. Take constipation, a common disease in daily life, for example. If moxibustion is used to treat constipation, will it be very effective?

Which acupoints should be moxibustioned for constipation? Moxibustion on 5 acupoints with 3 methods has miraculous effects. Constipation refers to the pathological phenomenon that feces have difficulty passing through the anal canal, the time for passage is prolonged, the number of excretions is significantly reduced, the feces are dry and hard, and the excrement is difficult. The main symptoms are decreased frequency of bowel movements, prolonged intervals, normal frequency but dry texture and difficulty in discharge, or wet texture but poor discharge. The moxibustion method for constipation that can eliminate all of the above discomforts will be revealed soon.

Gentle moxibustion for constipation

Acupoints: Tianshu, Large Intestine Shu, Shangjuxu.

Operation method: The patient takes a suitable position. The practitioner stands beside the patient, lights one end of the moxa stick, points it at the facial acupoints that need to be moxibustioned, 2 to 3 cm away from the skin, and fumigates them so that the patient feels local warmth without any burning pain. Moxibustion each acupoint for 15 to 20 minutes. Moxibustion until the patient feels comfortable and the local skin is flushed. Moxibustion 1 to 2 times a day.

Rotating moxibustion for constipation

Acupoints: Tianshu, Large Intestine Shu, Shangjuxu.

Operation method: Light the moxa stick and hang it about 3 cm above the moxibustion area. The moxa stick is moved back and forth left and right on the moxibustion area, or rotated repeatedly for moxibustion. Gives skin a warming sensation without causing burning pain. Generally, each acupoint is moxibustioned for 10 to 15 minutes, and the movement range is about 3 cm.

Ginger moxibustion for constipation

Acupoints: Zhongwan, Tianshu, Zusanli.

Operation method: Cut fresh ginger into slices about 0.3 cm thick, poke several holes with a needle, place them on the acupuncture points, light large and medium moxa sticks and place them in the center of the ginger slices for moxibustion. If the patient has a burning sensation, lift the ginger slices away from the skin for a moment, then put them down and apply moxibustion again. Repeat this process until the local skin becomes flushed and moist. Generally, moxibustion is applied 5 to 7 times each time, 1 to 2 times a day.