What are the precautions for moxibustion?

The body may sweat during moxibustion, and this sweating phenomenon may last for a few days or even longer, but the body will not feel weak when sweating, which often indicates that the body has begun to detoxify after moxibustion. Skin rashes may occur during moxibustion. In this case, you can do massage while doing moxibustion to avoid the occurrence of rashes. In fact, whether it is moxibustion or warm moxibustion, there are many issues that will not cause side effects if you pay attention to them.

Since moxibustion is performed with fire, carelessness during the application may cause local skin burns. On the other hand, the process of moxibustion will consume some essence and blood, so some parts of the body or some people cannot be moxibustioned. These are the taboos of moxibustion. There are many taboos in ancient moxibustion. Although some taboos can be broken, there are some situations where they should indeed be avoided. Do not directly apply moxibustion to exposed parts, such as the face, to prevent the formation of scars and affect the appearance. Do not apply moxibustion on areas with thin skin, little muscle, and tendon knots; the lumbar sacral area and lower abdomen of pregnant women; and the nipples, genitals, and testicles of men and women. In addition, do not apply moxibustion directly to the joints. In addition, do not apply moxibustion to large blood vessels or the heart, and do not apply moxibustion to the eyeballs which are part of the facial area. People who are extremely tired, too hungry, too full, drunk, sweating profusely, emotionally unstable, or women during menstruation should avoid moxibustion. Moxibustion is not recommended during certain infectious diseases, high fever, coma, convulsions, or when the body is extremely exhausted and emaciated. People who lack self-control, such as the mentally ill, should avoid moxibustion.

If diarrhea or loose stools occur after moxibustion, don't be too alarmed. This means that the patient may have many gastrointestinal diseases. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up. In addition, if you feel throat or toothache during moxibustion, this phenomenon can be relieved by drinking more water.