What season is good for moxibustion?

Moxibustion has a long history. With the continuous development of technology, more and more diseases can be treated by moxibustion. Although moxibustion does not have the side effects of Western medicine and is relatively simple to perform, it does have certain requirements. For example, the moxibustion site and time are important, and there are also some taboos in moxibustion. The following is an introduction to the issue of seasonal selection for moxibustion, I hope it will be helpful to my friends.

Moxibustion is relatively flexible when used for health care and you can choose the time for moxibustion according to your actual situation and comfort level. Generally speaking, the moxibustion time with moxa sticks can be shorter, while the moxibustion time with moxa devices or moxibustion cups can be slightly longer because they are gentler. When Qi and blood arrive at the right time, they are at their peak; when Qi and blood leave at an untimely date, they are weak. When draining, take advantage of their peak; when replenishing, follow their departure. When arriving at the right time, it is rising; when leaving at an untimely date, it is closing. At this time, the qi and blood in this meridian are most abundant. Therefore, many doctors like to clear the meridians where qi and blood are most abundant at a specific time, or take medicine to regulate the organ at this time. This can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

People who suffer from neck and shoulder pain or back problems can find the pain points on the heart meridian and small intestine meridian on the inside of the arm at noon or in the afternoon, rub them slowly, and then massage the painful neck and waist to clear the blockage. For people with poor liver function, it is best to find the pain points on the pericardium meridian and triple burner meridian in the middle of the arm at night and rub, dredge or moxibustion them. Then find the painful and blocked areas on the gallbladder meridian on the outside of the leg and the liver meridian on the inside of the leg and massage or moxibustion them.

Not only is the season important for moxibustion, but there are also many things to pay attention to when choosing the right part of the moxibustion area. For example, moxibustion cannot be performed on areas of our body where the skin is thin or where bones and muscles are connected. Do not do moxibustion immediately after getting drunk or after eating. Do not do moxibustion when you are sick or have inflammation. Do not do moxibustion when you have a high fever or are in physical exhaustion.