Where should I apply moxibustion for varicose veins?

There are many ways to treat varicose veins. It can also be treated through moxibustion. Moxibustion is a common treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. It has a good effect in promoting blood circulation, thereby achieving a good therapeutic effect. When performing moxibustion treatment, it is necessary to target some corresponding acupoints so that better therapeutic effects can be achieved. When doing moxibustion, you must pay attention to keeping your body warm and avoid catching cold.

Moxibustion points for varicose veins

Main acupoints: Ashi point, Mingmen, Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan, Zusanli, Yongquan.

Note:

1) Moxibustion along the blood vessels of the varicose veins for 10 minutes, massaging while moxibustion;

2) Mild moxibustion/Moxibustion Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan for 30 minutes each time, Mingmen and Zusanli for 15 minutes each time; soak your feet in mugwort water first, then moxibustion Yongquan acupoint for 5-10 minutes. 1-2 times a day, 10 times as a course of treatment;

3) The order of moxibustion should be first up then down, first left then right, first back then chest and abdomen, first head then body then limbs.

Acupoint selection and comparison method:

Main acupoint

Acupoint selection: varicose vein site.

Acupoint location: On the lower back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

Efficacy: Strengthens the body, strengthens the waist and knees.

Acupoint location: In the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, replenishes the middle and calms the mind.

Acupoint location: In the middle of the navel, in the center of the navel.

Efficacy: Warming the Yang, rescuing adverse conditions, promoting diuresis and preventing collapse.

Acupoint location: In the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 3 inches below the navel.

Efficacy: Strengthens the kidney and consolidates the body, replenishes vital energy, restores yang and consolidates deficiency.

Point location: On the front and outer side of the calf, about 3 inches (4 horizontal fingers) below the knee depression and about 1 horizontal finger away from the outer side of the tibia.

Efficacy: Drying out spleen dampness, generating stomach qi.

Acupoint location: On the sole of the foot, in the depression at the front of the foot when the foot is curled up, approximately at the intersection of the front 1/3 and the back 2/3 of the line connecting the head of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal sutures and the heel.

Efficacy: Dissipates heat and relieves anger, warms the yang and nourishes the kidneys.

Early knowledge about moxibustion

1. Keep warm during moxibustion to avoid the moxibustion area getting cold;

2. Drink a cup of warm water before and after moxibustion to help the excretory organs expel toxins from the body;

3. Do not wash your hands with cold water within half an hour after moxibustion, and do not take a bath within 2 hours;

4. Do not eat cold drinks, fruits and seafood after moxibustion;

5. Moxibustion is not suitable for one hour after a meal; women should not moxibustion during menstruation;

6. Do not use moxibustion when you are too hungry, too full, drunk, very scared, very angry, or very thirsty.

7. If there is any moxa left after moxibustion, burn it out completely with an incinerator or put it in a jar and cover it tightly;

8. If you experience extreme discomfort or your condition worsens after moxibustion, please go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.