How to use moxibustion to remove moisture from the body

Traditionally, we humans mainly eat some grains and meat in moderation. However, with the continuous improvement of living standards, we consume more and more meat products every day, and our bodies lack the necessary exercise. In addition, food is polluted to varying degrees. These reasons can cause moisture to invade the human body, making us sick. Once moisture invades, it can be removed through moxibustion.

Traditional moxibustion has the effects of relieving depression, removing dampness, and replenishing yang energy, and is very effective in removing dampness from the body. People with heavy moisture in their bodies can apply moxibustion on the Zhongwan point (4 inches above the navel) for 10 to 15 minutes. It has the effect of replenishing the middle Qi, promoting Qi and blood circulation, and can effectively relieve stomach discomfort. In addition, Fenglong point (on the anterior and lateral side of the human lower leg, 8 inches above the tip of the lateral malleolus, outside Tiaokou point, two horizontal fingers away from the anterior edge of the tibia) and Quchi point (on the lateral end of the elbow transverse line, with the elbow bent, at the midpoint of the line connecting Chize point and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus) also have good dehumidifying effects and can be often moxibustioned.

How dampness is generated: due to uncontrolled water thermoregulation, lack of exercise, excessive food intake, and irregular living habits. In addition, lifestyle habits such as not paying attention to air conditioning and drinking cold drinks will cause moisture to enter the body. Remove dampness through diet: You can choose coix seed, which has the effects of diuresis and swelling, invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, relaxing muscles and removing numbness, clearing away heat and discharging pus; red beans are flat in nature, sweet and sour in taste, and have the effects of invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. Add coix seed and red beans to water and cook them before eating, which can be diuretic, dehumidifying, and even have a beauty effect. If you use moxa sticks for moxibustion, one moxa stick can be used in the moxibustion box for about 20-30 minutes.

When using the moxibustion box for moxibustion, after lighting it, place it on the acupuncture points you need to moxibustion, such as Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan of the Ren meridian, and Mingmen at the back, and then cover it with a towel. This way you can moxibustion for a long time without smoke. When you perform moxibustion on Zusanli, it is best to use a moxibustion cup. It is very convenient to tie it directly to the acupuncture point. A moxa stick wrapped in a tissue can be used for one hour, and there is no smoke.

The above mainly introduces how to use moxibustion to remove moisture. In fact, it is not only moisture that makes our body sick because of the invasion of wind, cold, dryness and fire. Therefore, in addition to moisture, wind, cold, dryness and fire should also be actively prevented. It is emphasized here that you must lead a regular life, exercise more, and not eat too much meat products.