What happens when you do moxibustion on an empty stomach?

Moxibustion is a common TCM treatment option that is popular with many people. Moxibustion has good clinical effects. It can help people eliminate toxins in the body, promote blood circulation and phlegm and dampness, and it also has good health care effects. Many people go to the hospital for moxibustion on weekends, so what will happen if you do moxibustion on an empty stomach? Although moxibustion is good, try not to do it on an empty stomach, because an empty stomach can easily lead to fainting or dizziness.

When is the best time to do moxibustion?

In fact, there is no fixed time for moxibustion. People can do it at any time, before or after meals, in the morning or evening. Before meals, as long as you are not particularly hungry, you can do moxibustion between half an hour and an hour after a meal. Moxibustion is actually a very flexible health care method, and everyone needs to choose the time according to their actual situation. Under normal circumstances, the time for moxibustion with moxa sticks can be shorter, while the time for moxibustion device or moxibustion cup can be a little longer because they are gentler.

Can moxibustion be done on an empty stomach?

We do not recommend that you do moxibustion on an empty stomach. When you are on an empty stomach, your body's blood sugar will be low. People will find that their body temperature rises during moxibustion. Moxibustion is also a thermal treatment method. Although it is good for the body, it can also make people feel hot. Doing this kind of therapy on an empty stomach can easily cause people to feel dizzy. Therefore, it is better not to do moxibustion on an empty stomach. If you are very full, moxibustion may be dangerous, so it is best to do it half an hour after a meal.

Now we know that it is indeed not suitable for people to do moxibustion on an empty stomach, so everyone needs to try to avoid this situation in normal times. If you are very full, moxibustion may also cause some safety problems, so it is best to do moxibustion half an hour after eating every day. Also, the effect of moxibustion is very slow, so everyone must persevere.