Why are there water drops after moxibustion?

Moxibustion is one of the health-preserving methods that many people like. According to the method of moxibustion, it can prevent and treat diseases and is of great benefit to the human body. However, many people will have many water droplets after moxibustion. Most people think that it is the cool air in the human body. Excessive cool air causes the water droplets to appear after moxibustion. So are the water droplets after moxibustion cool air? What happens if there are water drops after moxibustion?

Are the water drops after moxibustion cool?

The water droplets that appear after moxibustion are a reflection of the body's expulsion of disease, and also a reflection of the symptoms in parts of the body. If a lot of water droplets appear, you must pay attention to it, because it indicates that your body has serious dampness, coldness, and meridian blockage; the water droplets produced by moxibustion are the dampness and coldness in the body. As long as there is dampness and coldness, water droplets will appear. This situation is very normal. Moxibustion has the effect of self-regulation. Wherever there is dampness and cold, water will be produced.

Do I need to wipe off the water drops after moxibustion?

Moxibustion has the property of damp heat, and it has a therapeutic effect by transmitting heat into the meridians and acupuncture points of the skin tissue. In order to achieve stronger moxibustion, when water droplets appear, you need to wipe them off with dry toilet paper. If you don't wipe off the water droplets, it will affect the effect of moxibustion. Don't wait until the water drops are formed before rubbing it on, because the water drops will slowly penetrate into the skin and have no actual effect. It is generally recommended to wipe off water droplets immediately to ensure the effectiveness of moxibustion.

Because of the moist and hot properties of moxa, water droplets will appear after moxa. But there is no need to panic. The water droplets are the coolness in our body, which is not a big problem. You just need to wipe them off gently with dry toilet paper. But remember not to wait until the water droplets form before wiping.