Benefits of moxibustion
1, harmonizing yin and yang. The balance of human five internal organs is the essence of the emergence and development trend of diseases. The reinforcing and reducing effect of moxibustion therapy exceeds the function of harmonizing yin and yang.
2. Warming meridians to drive away dampness. The warmth of Artemisia argyi leaves and the ignition of fumigation moxibustion make the heat reach the muscle wall, warm the qi machine and promote blood circulation. Moxibustion has the functions of warming meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, nourishing qi and blood, removing arthralgia and relieving pain.
3, disease prevention and health care, physical fitness, longevity.
4, benefiting qi and promoting blood circulation, eliminating stasis and resolving knots. Qi is condensed when it is hot, cold when it is cold, and the average temperature promotes blood circulation. Moxibustion is a kind of damp-heat stimulation, which can make qi and blood harmonious, camp and health harmonious, qi and blood harmonious, benefit qi and blood, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis and dissipate stagnation.
There is a folk proverb, "Don't come if you have AIDS for three years". Moxibustion is a very simple and effective method of preventing and treating diseases, preserving health and prolonging life in traditional Chinese medicine, which can enhance people's disease resistance and anti-aging ability.
You can't wash your hands, face and bath with cold water after moxibustion. Otherwise, cold, dampness and moisture will enter the body, which will seriously affect the moxibustion effect. Pay attention to keep warm after moxibustion, don't blow electric fans and air conditioners, and don't wander in windy places. Take a bath at least 1 hour after moxibustion to avoid blowing and catching cold. After moxibustion, you can also gently pat the moxibustion site, which has the effect of sealing points. I'm afraid many people don't know this.
Special attention should be paid to women's menstrual period, pregnancy, or people who are very tired, overeating, hungry, drunk and emotionally volatile. Moxibustion should be strictly prohibited. If you have some infectious diseases, high fever, syncope, epilepsy, physical weakness, etc., you should also avoid moxibustion.
It is worth noting that not everyone is suitable for moxibustion, only those with phlegm-dampness constitution, body aches, hyperhidrosis, obesity and heavy humidity are suitable. For example, there is a fear of cold and heat, which is not suitable for symptoms such as high body temperature, bitter taste and astringency. After moxibustion is not suitable for people, it may be counterproductive.
It should also be noted that moxibustion should not be performed immediately after meals, and it is best to do it about one hour after meals. Attention should also be paid to hydrating during moxibustion to facilitate detoxification and avoid getting angry. Don't eat spicy food during moxibustion, and the diet should be light. Moxibustion treatment depends on persistence. Long-term persistence is helpful to improve physical fitness and treat some diseases. But there are many precautions when doing moxibustion. If possible, it should be operated under the guidance of a professional doctor.