Health moxibustion with salt and ginger at Shenque point can be carried out at intervals, about once a month 10 times, and moxibustion at 9 o'clock every night is the best; Generally, moxibustion takes 3 ~ 5 feet each time, that is, 3 ~ 5 small "towers" are ordered, and each time it is necessary to feel warm and comfortable locally and slightly red. Moxibustion originated in ancient China. It is a therapeutic method that moxa heat produced by moxibustion material made of moxa leaves stimulates acupuncture points or specific parts on the body surface, and regulates the physiological and biochemical functions of human disorder by stimulating menstrual activities, thus achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases.
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Matters needing attention when moxibustion navel:
1. When warming moxibustion, first moxibustion on the left side, then moxibustion on the right side. Do not wash your hands or bathe in cold water within half an hour after warm moxibustion.
2, moxibustion should not be too close to the navel, otherwise it is easy to burn.
3. It is not advisable to moxibustion umbilicus after meals or on an empty stomach. Drink more warm water than usual after warm moxibustion. Never drink cold water or ice water, which helps the excretory organs to excrete toxins from the body.
4. Moxibustion is prohibited when the pulse exceeds 90 times per minute. Moxibustion is forbidden when you are hungry, full and drunk. Pregnant women are forbidden. If the navel is damaged or inflamed, moxibustion is prohibited.
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