What to do if moxibustion is too hot

Some people feel it is too hot during moxibustion. It may be that their skin is too sensitive. At this time, you can stop moxibustion for a while, and then do it again. This will allow the body to gradually adapt to the temperature of moxibustion. Also, during the moxibustion procedure, you must promptly inform the doctor of any bodily sensations you have. For example, if it feels too hot, you can ask the doctor to move the moxa stick a little further away. Let’s take a look at how to deal with the situation when it’s too hot during moxibustion.

How to control the heat of moxibustion? How to determine the time? These are actually very easy too. Moxibustion is an experiential therapy. In the process of regulating the body, you need to experience its effects yourself, and control the time and temperature yourself. If you feel hot, try to lower the temperature. You can wrap a towel around the moxibustion cup or keep the moxa stick away from the moxibustion point. Of course, I suggest that the temperature of the moxa stick should be enough to make you feel hot but not to get burned. For someone who is new to moxibustion, the temperature should not be too high.

Some elderly people feel it worse and may get burned when they don’t even feel it’s hot, so the moxa stick should not be too close to the skin. How long should moxibustion last? If you feel you've had enough, stop for a while. Some people may ask, why does the book mention in many places that one should reach a certain number of minutes? I would like to say that this is not a contradiction, the required time is just a general reference value.

For example, moxibustion on a woman's waist and abdomen should not be applied for less than 30 minutes. Is this absolute? No. The reason I mention this is that, generally speaking, we use tools for moxibustion, such as moxibustion boxes and moxibustion jars. This indirect moxibustion method is used through clothes. If the moxibustion is not done properly, the effect will not be good.

If you feel very hot during moxibustion, it is necessary to stop for a while and do not force yourself to continue moxibustion, otherwise it will easily cause harm to your body. Medical accidents such as scalds and burns have occurred during moxibustion treatment. Generally speaking, the distance between the moxa stick and the skin should be kept at about 2 cm.