Can I use moxibustion to fumigate my stomach during menstruation?

It is not recommended to use moxa fumigation or moxibustion to achieve certain conditioning or health-care effects during menstruation, because the body is relatively fragile at this time. If you want to achieve these conditioning and improvement effects through moxibustion, you should do it before menstruation.

1. Fumigation with moxa sticks is generally not recommended, but if the menstrual flow is scanty and there is abdominal pain, you can use moxa sticks for fumigation. Mugwort has the effect of warming the meridians, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. It is generally effective for dysmenorrhea. Of course, if you often experience abdominal pain during menstruation, it is recommended to use moxa sticks for fumigation appropriately, so as to avoid abdominal pain during menstruation.

2. Keep warm and prevent heatstroke: When doing moxibustion, part of the body surface will be exposed to the outside, so you should keep warm in winter and prevent heatstroke in summer. At the same time, pay attention to indoor temperature regulation and keep ventilation;

3. Pay attention to the accuracy of body position and acupoints: When doing moxibustion, pay attention to a comfortable and natural body position, and find the correct moxibustion area or acupoints according to the prescription to ensure the effectiveness of moxibustion.

4. Pay attention to concentration: Pay attention to concentration during moxibustion to prevent the moxa stick from moving and not being on the acupuncture points. Also, pay attention to prevent fire. Especially when using moxa cones for moxibustion, be careful to prevent the moxa cones from rolling and falling off, and burning the skin and flesh. It is not suitable to do moxibustion when you are too hungry or too full.

5. Women with heavy menstrual bleeding are not suitable for moxibustion; people with hot constitution or high fever are not suitable for moxibustion; people with yang deficiency and hyperactivity, internal pathogenic heat, heat symptoms and solid symptoms are not suitable for moxibustion.