What are the benefits of moxibustion to the human body

In many people's memories, mugwort is the mascot of the Dragon Boat Festival. It can dispel evil spirits and bring fragrance and positive energy. It is something that people have always liked. However, many times, many things are not as one-sided as people see. For example, mugwort can treat many diseases. If you have leg pain, you can use mugwort to fumigate. Perhaps the term moxibustion comes from this. The nemesis of rheumatic bone disease is moxibustion. I have tried it before. So what are the benefits of moxibustion to the human body? Let’s take a look.

Moxibustion has a wide range of effects. Modern research shows that the methanol extract of the combustion product of moxa has the effect of scavenging free radicals, and is more effective than the methanol extract of unburned moxa. The lipid peroxides in the local skin after moxibustion were significantly reduced, and this effect was caused by the combustion products of moxa. The burning of moxa not only does not destroy its effective medicinal ingredients, but enhances them. The antioxidant substances in the products of moxa combustion adhere to the skin at the acupuncture points and penetrate into the body through the heat of moxibustion to take effect. The benefits of moxibustion to the human body include:

1. Harmonize yin and yang. The balance of yin and yang in the human body is the root of the occurrence and development of disease. The tonifying and purging effects of moxibustion therapy are used to achieve the effect of harmonizing yin and yang.

2Warm and unclog the meridians, and dispel cold evil. Mugwort is warm in nature and when burned and used for fumigation, the heat can penetrate deep into the muscle layer, warming the qi and promoting blood circulation. Moxibustion has the effects of warming and unblocking meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, regulating qi and blood, relieving numbness and relieving pain.

3. Promote qi and blood circulation, eliminate blood stasis and disperse nodules. When Qi encounters heat, it flows; when it encounters cold, it condenses; when Qi warms, blood flows. Moxibustion is a warm stimulation that can coordinate Qi and blood, harmonize the Ying and Wei systems, and make the blood vessels smooth, thereby promoting Qi and blood circulation, removing blood stasis and dispersing nodules.

4Warm the Yang and replenish the deficiency, tonify the middle and benefit the Qi.

5. Restore Yang and rescue the adverse situation.

6. Prevent diseases, maintain health, strengthen the body and prolong life.

The effects of moxibustion therapy are multifaceted. For example, if the acupoints selected are different, the moxibustion methods are different, the stimulation degree is different, or the materials used for moxibustion are different, the effects will also be different; therefore, in clinical application, different acupoints and operation methods should be selected according to the specific condition. After the moxibustion device is lit, it should not be left hanging in the air for too long to avoid high temperature when it comes into contact with the skin, which may cause burns. If it is left hanging in the air for too long, you can rub the moxibustion device with your palm to lower its temperature before continuing to use it. The moxibustion device should be knocked out every once in a while. After using two to three moxibustion sticks, moxibustion oil stains will form on the control port of the moxibustion device, which should be cleaned with a brush to keep the moxibustion sticks unobstructed.

In the past, when my legs hurt on rainy days, I would always use moxa to moxibustion my legs, which could greatly reduce the rheumatic bone pain in the legs. Now after reading the above article, I have a deeper understanding of moxibustion and feel that moxibustion is a good way to help the human body eliminate cold. I think everyone knows the benefits of moxibustion to the human body.