Which part should be moxibustioned for poor stomach and intestines?

Modern people generally have gastrointestinal problems. On the one hand, it is because the pace of modern life is fast and people are under too much mental stress, which leads to endocrine disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract. On the other hand, bad eating habits, such as not paying attention to hygiene, irregular eating, etc., can cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract. In fact, bad stomach and intestines can be treated and improved by moxibustion. So do you know which acupoints should be moxibustioned for bad stomach and intestines?

1. Moxibustion on Zhongwan acupoint can be used for gastrointestinal problems

Use moxa sticks to moxibustion the Zhongwan acupoint for 10-15 minutes, or use moxa cups to moxibustion for 20-30 minutes. Zhongwan point is located on the midline of the abdomen, 4 inches above the navel, equivalent to the width of five fingers. Zhongwan acupoint has the functions of regulating the stomach and replenishing qi, eliminating dampness and harmonizing the middle, and relieving nausea and vomiting. Moxibustion can improve stomach diseases.

2. If you have a bad stomach, you can use moxibustion on Zusanli acupoint

The Zusanli point is located three inches below the outer kneecap, one finger width from the front edge of the tibia. Moxibustion on this acupoint can promote digestion and absorption, strengthen the spleen and stomach, improve human immune function, and have a good regulating effect on the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems. Cook until it causes stomach pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, indigestion, acute and chronic gastroenteritis, duodenal ulcer, gastroptosis and other digestive system diseases.

3. If you have a bad stomach, you can use moxibustion on the Shenjue point

The Shenjue point is located in the center of the navel and is a key point on the Ren meridian. Moxibustion on this acupoint has the effect of warming the yang, replenishing qi, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. Cook until symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse, edema, and collapse occur.

4. Moxibustion on Neiguan acupoint can be used for gastrointestinal problems

The Neiguan point is located on the palm side of the forearm, on the line connecting Quze and Daling, 2 inches above the transverse wrist crease, between the palmaris longus tendon and the radial carpi tendon. Moxibustion on this acupoint can strengthen the stomach and relieve pain. It is mainly used to treat acute or chronic gastric mucosal changes caused by various reasons, upper abdominal discomfort, bloating or burning sensation, as well as lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn.

Causes of gastrointestinal problems

1. Irregular diet

A regular life is an important condition for people to maintain a healthy body, and it is also one of the important conditions for people to protect their stomach and intestines. Irregular diet, not eating on time, dieting to lose weight or overeating will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, leading to a decrease in the gastrointestinal regulatory function and causing gastrointestinal problems.

2. Bad eating habits

Eating raw, cold, spicy and other irritating foods with strong flavors for a long time will also put a burden on the stomach and intestines, causing people to have poor gastrointestinal conditions. Moreover, frequent smoking and drinking can also reduce the body's immunity, damage some gastrointestinal functions, and cause gastrointestinal problems.

3. Not paying attention to food hygiene

Food hygiene is also related to people's intestinal health. If people do not pay attention to food hygiene, it will lead to bacterial growth, affect gastrointestinal function, cause gastrointestinal diseases, and cause people to have poor gastrointestinal function.

4. High mental stress

Excessive pressure from study and work can cause endocrine disorders and mental tension. Being under stress for a long time will affect people's appetite, which is not conducive to the stomach and intestines' absorption of food and causes gastrointestinal problems.

5. Drug effects

Taking some medicines can also cause people to have poor gastrointestinal function. All medicines are poisonous. Many medicines will produce some side effects when taken, which will have a certain impact on other aspects of the body. If you take some drugs that irritate the digestive tract mucosa for a long time, it will cause damage to the stomach and intestines, impair the gastrointestinal regulatory function, and lead to gastrointestinal problems.