What are the benefits of moxibustion on the soles of the feet

Everyone should know the benefits of regular foot soaking to the human body. Because there are a large number of acupoints and meridians on the soles of the feet, regular foot soaking can effectively remove the cold in the human body and also relieve physical fatigue. During the moxibustion process, patients can choose different moxibustion sites according to the parts of their body that are uncomfortable. So if patients use moxibustion on the soles of their feet, what benefits will it bring to their bodies?

1. What are the benefits of moxibustion on the soles of the feet?

1.1. Warming and nourishing kidney yang: Moxibustion on the entire foot has the effect of replenishing yang energy in the body.

1.2. Guide the fire downward: Moxibustion on the entire foot is very effective in removing heat.

1.3. Improve sleep: Moxibustion on the entire foot is very helpful for sleep. Improve sleep quality.

1.4. Treatment of athlete's foot: Moxibustion on the entire foot can eliminate athlete's foot.

1.5. Improve sub-health: Moxibustion on the entire foot can restore the spirit of the entire body.

2. What is the method of moxibustion on the soles of the feet?

2.1. Hanging moxibustion method: After lighting the moxa stick, place it about 2 to 3 cm above the Yongquan acupoint and apply moxibustion until there is no burning pain. Generally, moxibustion the Yongquan acupoints on both sides for 5 to 10 minutes each time. Moxibustion once every other day.

2.2. Massage method: Patients should soak their feet in hot water for 10 minutes before going to bed. After drying, rub the Yongquan acupoint with the palm of their hands to generate a local heat sensation. Each acupoint should be massaged for 5 to 10 minutes each time, once a day. After rubbing the Yongquan acupoint to warm it up, patients with hypertension should place the thumb on the acupoint, apply vertical force, and press downward. Apply 10 to 15 minutes to each acupoint each time, once a day.

3. What should you pay attention to when doing moxibustion on the soles of your feet?

3.1. Moxibustion is mostly used for diseases with deficiency, cold and yin as the main symptoms. It is not suitable for yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, internal pathogenic heat, heat and solid diseases. Three-year-old moxa sticks are suitable for health care. Moxibustion is not suitable for people during menstruation, patients with high fever, extreme hunger or fullness, excessive fatigue, and people with redness and swelling of the body.

3.2. Direct moxibustion should not be applied to the facial features, heart and blood vessels, heart meridian area, genitals, important tendons, and joints to prevent danger or scarring that may affect function.

3.3. The order of moxibustion: first yang then yin, first back and waist then chest and abdomen, first upper part then lower part, first head and face then trunk then limbs, first moxibustion on the left side then on the right side;

3.4. Do not rush for results and do not apply moxibustion to too many acupoints at one time or for too long. When treating a certain disease, moxibustion should be performed strictly in accordance with the requirements for treating that disease.

3.5. After moxibustion, you should drink more warm water than usual (never drink cold or ice water), which helps the excretory organs to excrete toxins from the body; 8. Pay attention to keeping warm and preventing heatstroke because part of the body surface will be exposed during moxibustion. Keep warm in winter and prevent heatstroke in summer. At the same time, pay attention to timely exchange of fresh air indoors.

Who is suitable for moxibustion?

1. Cold constitution (cold hands and feet, lack of energy, susceptible to cold, fear of cold, diarrhea, etc.);

2. Phlegm-damp constitution (bloated body, big belly, dizziness, laziness, lethargy, fatigue, sticky body and heavy limbs, unknown lumps, edema, eczema, sticky stools, etc.);

3. Deficiency constitution: Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, blood deficiency, Yin and Yang deficiency, true cold and false heat, floating Yang and outward overflow, etc. in deficiency diseases are all suitable for moxibustion (in short, except Yin deficiency, other deficiencies are suitable);

4. Various diseases caused by cold (cold, rheumatism, bone pain, cold waist and knees, abdominal pain caused by eating cold food, cold dysmenorrhea...);

5. After the age of 30, the vital energy in the body of ordinary people gradually depletes. It is advisable to perform health care moxibustion regularly to strengthen the vital energy, invigorate the body, and prolong life. (Wang Tao of the Tang Dynasty mentioned in "Wai Tai Mi Yao": "If people over 30 years old do not apply moxibustion to Sanli, their qi will rise and their eyes will be dark, and their yang qi will gradually weaken, so Sanli will reduce qi." That is to say, people over 30 years old have gradually weakened yang qi, and moxibustion to Zusanli acupoint can replenish qi and strengthen yang, otherwise there will be shortness of breath, blurred vision and other phenomena.) For example, the King of Medicine Sun Simiao, who lived to be 102 years old and died of natural causes, also emphasized in his "Qian Jin Yao Fang" when talking about his experience of health preservation: "If you want (the body) to be healthy, (the Zu) Sanli point should always be moist."

In short, teenagers, young people, the elderly, men, women, and even newborn babies can all use moxibustion. Changshenghe moxa sticks believe that as long as they have a cold or weak constitution, or want to treat illnesses caused by dampness or cold evil.