Which acupoints should be moxibustioned for insomnia

Insomnia is a problem that many people have encountered. If you have insomnia problems, if it is temporary, you only need to get more sleep after the insomnia. However, if you suffer from insomnia for a long time, you need to take it seriously because it will affect your health. Moxibustion can treat insomnia, so which acupoints are effective for insomnia?

1. Moxibustion on Shenzhu acupoint

Between the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae at the back of the neck. The body pillar has the effects of regulating lung qi, replenishing deficiency, detoxifying and calming the mind.

Modern research shows that moxibustion on the body column can regulate the human nervous system, prevent neurasthenia, insomnia, headaches, prevent fatigue, and promote the recovery of physical strength. After lighting the moxa stick, aim it at the Shenzhu acupoint, allowing the patient to feel local warmth. Moxibustion should be performed for about ten minutes.

2. Moxibustion on Dazhui point

Located between the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebra, the Dazhui point, also known as the Bailao point, is the meeting point of the Du meridian, the three yang meridians of the hands and feet, and the Yangwei meridian. It is known as the "meeting point of all yang" and the "sea of ​​yang meridians." This point has the functions of relieving exterior symptoms, dispelling wind, dispersing cold, warming yang, promoting yang, clearing the heart, calming the mind, strengthening the brain, eliminating fatigue, enhancing physical fitness, and strengthening the whole body.

Modern research has found that moxibustion at the Dazhui point can increase the number of lymphocytes, improve the conversion rate of lymphocytes and the rate of E-rosette formation, and has the function of improving the body's cellular immunity. Moxibustion at this point can be used to treat chills in the neck and back of the elderly, fatigue, headache, dizziness caused by excessive use of the brain, stiff neck caused by excessive bending over a desk or bowing the head, cervical spondylosis, and vascular tension headaches. After the moxa stick is lit, aim it at the Dazhui point at a certain height so that the patient feels local warmth, and apply moxibustion for more than ten minutes.

3. Moxibustion on the Anmian Point

For insomnia, the main method is moxibustion on the Anmian point, which is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the depression behind the earlobe and the depression under the occipital bone. Use the tips of the middle fingers of both hands to massage it for two minutes. This has a calming and sleep-inducing effect. You can also moxibustion the Insomnia point and the heel of the foot. Add the Lily point as above, which also has the effect of calming headaches and dizziness.

Moxibustion has a good effect in treating insomnia. During the treatment process, attention should be paid to the adjustment of daily life. First of all, you should pay attention to mental regulation, keep a happy mood and avoid emotional excitement. The sleeping environment should be quiet. Participate in physical labor appropriately, or actively exercise to enhance your physical fitness. Maintain a regular work and rest schedule, develop good living habits, do not read intense or thriller novels or watch TV dramas before going to bed, avoid smoking and drinking, do not drink strong tea, and avoid excessive excitement.