The five taboos of moxibustion and 10 precautions are introduced in detail in the following small series. Although moxibustion is not as rich as internal medicine, it can be seen from the clinical application of various moxibustion, Taiyi and Lei Huo acupuncture. What is particularly worth mentioning is the role of moxa sticks, the main raw material of moxibustion. In Materia Medica in Qing Dynasty, Wu said: "Folium Artemisiae Argyi is bitter and bitter, warm in nature, ripe and hot, and pure in yang qi, which can counteract yang qi, dredge the twelve meridians, take three yin, regulate qi and blood, dispel cold and dampness, warm uterus, stop bleeding, warm middle warmer, relieve depression, regulate menstruation and prevent miscarriage, ................................................................

Moxibustion taboo

1. All exposed parts, such as the face, should not be directly moxibustion, so as not to form scars and affect the appearance.

2. The skin is thin, the muscles are few, and the muscles get together. Do not apply moxibustion to the lumbosacral region, lower abdomen, nipples, genitals and testicles of pregnant women. In addition, do not directly moxibustion joints.

Five taboos of moxibustion and 10 precautions

3. Some infectious diseases, high fever, coma, convulsions, or extreme physical exhaustion, thinning bones, etc.

4. People who have no self-control ability such as mental patients should avoid moxibustion.

Matters needing attention in moxibustion

1. Concentrate, wait patiently, pay attention to concentration during moxibustion, and don't distract attention during moxibustion, so as not to move the moxa stick and stop at the acupoint, which will only hurt the skin and waste time. For health moxibustion, we should persist for a long time, and occasionally moxibustion can not achieve the expected effect.

2. Pay attention to the accuracy of posture and acupoints. On the one hand, the position should meet the needs of moxibustion, and at the same time, we should pay attention to the comfort and naturalness of the position, find the correct parts and acupoints according to the prescription, and ensure the effect of moxibustion.

3. Fire prevention. Many modern clothes are made of chemical fiber, down and other materials, which are easy to burn. Therefore, when applying moxibustion, we must pay attention to prevent the fire from falling, especially when using moxa cone moxibustion, to prevent moxa cone from rolling down. After moxibustion, the lighted end of the moxa stick can be stuffed into a container with a diameter slightly larger than that of the moxa stick, which is convenient for extinguishing.

4. Pay attention to keep warm to prevent heatstroke, because part of the body surface should be exposed when moxibustion is applied, keep warm in winter, and prevent heatstroke every day in summer. At the same time, pay attention to adjust the indoor temperature and turn on the ventilator in time to exchange fresh air.

5. Avoid burns and prevent infection. If suppurative moxibustion or moxibustion is not properly treated, it may cause sores due to local burns, so don't break the sores. If it is broken and infected, use anti-inflammatory drugs in time.

6. Master the procedure of moxibustion. If there are many and scattered acupuncture points, it should be carried out in the order of back first, chest first, limbs first and limbs later.

7. Pay attention to the time of moxibustion. Some diseases must pay attention to the time of moxibustion. For example, insomnia should be moxibustion before going to bed. Do not apply moxibustion on an empty stomach before and after meals.