Moxibustion is a health preserving method handed down from ancient times in China. It was very popular as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and has a history of thousands of years. The specific source cannot be verified. The use of fire makes people realize that smoking some parts of the body with fire can relieve pain. Later, through continuous exploration and practice, the theory of moxibustion gradually took shape. Here is a brief introduction to moxibustion from several aspects.

The mechanism of moxibustion is similar to the ancient silver needle therapy, and the effect is better after acupuncture treatment, so acupuncture is usually used to achieve the best effect, which is called acupuncture. The internal organs and limbs are mutually regulated, mainly through the regulation of the tendons and veins. Moxibustion is a moxibustion material made of folium Artemisiae Argyi, which stimulates acupuncture points or specific parts in the human body through the heat generated by burning moxa sticks, and regulates the physiological and biochemical functions of human dysfunction by stimulating the activity of menstruation, thus achieving the purpose of treatment. Compared with massage and other methods, moxibustion is simple in operation, low in price and obvious in effect, which is widely recognized by the public and is a health care method suitable for ordinary families.

The main function of moxibustion in clinic is to warm meridians and dredge veins, warm yang and dispel cold. It is a method of diuresis, detumescence, and prevention and health care. Clinically, moxibustion should combine the dialectics of meridians and diseases to make the final decision. Moxibustion has many benefits for women, which can be said to be a natural couple. It is very cold to women's physique, such as palace cold and stomach cold. It is just right to warm the feminine body with the pure yang heat of moxibustion.

However, it should be noted that only people with pure cold constitution are suitable for moxibustion. Nowadays, many people eat irregularly, and the cold characteristics caused by sleeping late and gluttony are not suitable for moxibustion. This process of moxibustion is also very particular. It is best not to be too full before moxibustion. If it has just been eaten and digested, drink plenty of water before moxibustion to avoid water loss in the body during moxibustion. Wear good clothes after moxibustion, especially the parts of moxibustion should keep warm and not be greedy. You'd better not take a bath just after moxibustion.

Friends who want moxibustion must be clear about the principle of moxibustion and keep in mind these precautions in the process of moxibustion in order to achieve the best conditioning effect.