How to use moxa sticks for moxibustion

Nowadays, many people use traditional Chinese medicine methods to regulate their bodies. For example, the most common Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion stimulate the meridian points of the human body to help clear the meridians and treat various chronic diseases. It can also make the body healthier. So how to use moxibustion patches?

1. During the use process, the moxibustion patch can be ignited immediately and operated vigorously, but people will feel tired after a long time, and the moxibustion patch will continue to emit a lot of smoke. Therefore, many people buy portable moxibustion in advance to match the use. It is necessary to maintain a certain distance from the acupuncture points and fumigate through the smoke. The face, area around the eyes and heart should not be heated.

2. When using moxibustion patches, the most important thing is the problem of burns, so the distance must be strictly controlled. Moxibustion patches can effectively play the role of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and are very suitable for cyclical diseases. Once the body has kidney yin deficiency or high fever, it is not suitable for moxibustion.

3. When doing moxibustion, make sure the temperature in the bedroom is within the normal range, and no cold air should invade. After the moxibustion, the acupoints of the human body will feel sore, accompanied by a slight fever, so pay attention to proper cold protection and avoid touching cold things. Afterwards, you can drink a cup of warm water, which can have a better effect. Moxibustion is not allowed when you are drunk or hungry.

In daily life, many people often use health treatments to treat some diseases or for health care. Let’s take a look at how to use moxa.

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Ignite the moxa stick or moxa patch made of mugwort leaves.

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Fumigation of the acupuncture points of the human body can achieve massage therapy for health care and medical treatment.

3

Light the candle and ignite the long cylindrical moxibustion patch rolled up with moxa.

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The ignited moxibustion patch is suspended 2-3 cm above the skin of the moxibustion site, and the height is adjusted appropriately according to the pain felt.

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Do it for 5-10 minutes each time, until the skin feels moist and warm without getting burned, and turns light red.

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The normal time for moxibustion needs to be adjusted for those who are new to moxibustion and those who have experienced moxibustion before.