1, moxibustion for headache
Symptoms of headache
Exogenous headache is more acute, often accompanied by aversion to cold, fever, stuffy nose, runny nose and other exterior symptoms; Headache caused by internal injuries starts slowly and stops sometimes, mainly due to liver-yang headache, which is characterized by red face and bitter mouth and thin yellow tongue coating; Headache due to kidney deficiency, nocturnal emission in men, leukorrhagia in women, red tongue and little fur; Headache due to blood deficiency is characterized by headache, palpitation and pale tongue.
Moxibustion acupoint
Baihui point: fold the auricle forward, find the tip of the ear, connect it into a line through the tip of the ear, and intersect with the midline to form Baihui point. Moxibustion at this point can relieve pain, stop dizziness, clear away heat, enlighten the mind, strengthen the brain and soothe the nerves. It is mainly used to treat headache, dizziness, tinnitus and deafness, blindness, nasal congestion and nosebleeds.
Yongquan point: On the sole of the foot, this point is the most sunken part of the foot when it flexes and rolls its toes. Moxibustion at this point is helpful to enlighten the mind, restore yang to rescue the adverse events, relieve spasm and dizziness, benefit the kidney and clear the heart, and treat headache, dizziness, convulsion, epilepsy, insomnia and other symptoms.
Xingjian point: on the foot, between toe 1 and 2, at the junction of skin color. Moxibustion at this point can clear the liver and improve eyesight, calm the wind and calm the convulsion, and is mainly used for headache, dizziness, red eyes, stroke, epilepsy, insomnia and other symptoms.
Taichong point: located on the dorsum of foot, behind the first metatarsal space, and at the outer edge of extensor pollicis longus tendon. Moxibustion at this point has the effect of drying dampness and generating wind, and is mainly used for insomnia, headache, low back pain, body swelling and pain.
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Moxibustion with moxa sticks: Take Baihui, Lieque, Yongquan and other acupoints and separate the hair with moxa sticks for 10-20 minutes, once a day, 5-7 times as a course of treatment, and the next course of treatment can be carried out every 2 days. This moxibustion method is suitable for treating exogenous headache.
Moxibustion with moxa and ginger: Take Lieque point, choose fresh ginger, cut it into 0.3 cm thick slices, prick the point, and moxibustion carefully for 10- 15 minutes, once a day, 5-7 times as 1 course of treatment, and the next treatment can be carried out every 2 days.
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is performed on the back first, then on the limbs. Moxibustion is performed at points such as Lieque, Yongquan, Interrow, Taichong, etc., and moxa sticks or moxa sticks are placed in a warm moxibustion box. Moxibustion is performed on the points carefully for 20-30 minutes, once a day, with 5-7 days as a course of treatment, and once every 2 days.
2, moxibustion treatment of colds
Symptoms of a cold
Manifestations of wind-heat cold: red face and red eyes, fever and headache, nausea and vomiting, dry throat and tongue, cough with thick phlegm, stuffy nose, slight sweating and dry stool.
The manifestations of wind-cold cold: aches all over, stuffy nose and runny nose, cough with phlegm, sneezing and so on.
Moxibustion acupoint
Fengchi point: located in the back neck, sitting position, under the back skull, the outer edges of the two major tendons are sunken, flush with the earlobe. Moxibustion at this point has the function of refreshing the brain and benefiting qi, and is mainly used to treat cold symptoms such as headache, dizziness and red eyes.
Fengmen point: In the sitting or prone position, Fengmen point is located at the back, about 2 cm below the second depression (between the second and third thoracic vertebrae) of the big vertebra, or below the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra 1.5 inch. Moxibustion at this point has the function of expelling wind and relieving exterior syndrome, and is mainly used to treat common cold, cough, fever, headache, chest and back pain.
Legqog point: the thumb of both hands is naturally separated from the other four fingers, intersecting vertically at the mouth of two tigers, and the index finger of one hand is placed on the other hand, and the arm naturally hangs down, which is the Legqog point of the fingertip. Moxibustion at this point has the functions of relieving cough and asthma, dredging meridians, inducing diuresis and stranguria, and is mainly used to treat cough, cold, asthma, sore throat and so on.
Hegu point: open your thumb and forefinger, and put the horizontal stripes of the thumb joint of the other hand on the tiger's mouth. At the midpoint of the connection line between the tiger's mouth and 1 2 anecdote, the thumb and forefinger will be closed and the point will be taken at the highest point of the muscle. Moxibustion at this point has the effects of expelling wind, relieving exterior syndrome, dredging collaterals and relieving pain, and is mainly used to treat common cold, fever, mouth and eye deviation, toothache and wrist and arm pain.
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Moxibustion with moxa sticks: Take Fengchi point, put moxa sticks on the point, and push the hair to both sides. Be careful of moxibustion 5-7. This method is suitable for exogenous cold.
Mild Moxibustion with moxa sticks: Take the above-mentioned acupoints, first moxibustion the head and back, then moxibustion the limbs, and put the lighted moxa sticks at a distance of 2 cm from the acupoints for 3-5 minutes, once a day 1-2 times. This method is suitable for wind-heat cold.
3, moxibustion treatment of abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea
Abdominal pain, frequent defecation, thin stool and increased water. Even the stool contains purulent blood, mucus, undigested food, fat, or yellow thin water, which has a sour smell and is often accompanied by a sense of urgency in defecation. The stool shows symptoms such as abdominal pain, falling to the ground, urgent urination and burning pain in the anus.
Moxibustion acupoint
Lower Giant Deficiency: Acupoint is located 6 inches below Zusanli, about one horizontal finger below the mouth of the strip, and about one horizontal finger at the front edge of tibia. Moxibustion at this point has the functions of regulating stomach, dredging collaterals and calming nerves, and is mainly used to treat acute and chronic enteritis, acute and chronic hepatitis, pancreatitis, intercostal neuralgia, lower limb paralysis, spasm and other diseases.
Tianshu point: Take the supine position. Tianshu point is located in the middle abdomen of human body, in the middle of navel, measuring three fingers to both sides. Moxibustion at this point has the functions of invigorating spleen, regulating stomach and regulating intestines, and is mainly used for constipation, abdominal distension, diarrhea, ascites, dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting.
Guanyuan point: Guanyuan point is located in the lower abdomen, on the front median line, 3 inches below the navel. Moxibustion at this point has the effects of invigorating kidney and qi, nourishing kidney and consolidating the foundation, and is mainly used for digestive system diseases such as dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery and proctoptosis.
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Mild Moxibustion with Moxibustion with Moxibustion on Moxibustion with Moxibustion on Daxu or Tianshu points for 10-20 minutes each time, 1 time every day, and 1 course of treatment for 5-7 days, and the next course of treatment is feasible every 2 days.
Moxibustion with moxa sticks: Select Hegu, Shu Tian and Xiajuxu points, light a section of moxa sticks, keep a certain distance from the points, and rotate moxibustion from left to right. Moxibustion on a point lasts for 65,438+00-65,438+05 minutes, once a day until the local area is warm and flushed.
4. moxibustion for constipation
Symptoms of constipation
Irregular defecation every 2-3 days or longer, accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty in defecation or long interval between defecations, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and bloody stool. Some patients are accompanied by headache, dizziness, abdominal distension, pain and irritability, and even lead to hemorrhoids and anal fissure.
Moxibustion acupoint
Zhongwan point: located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the umbilicus. Moxibustion at this point has the function of invigorating spleen and stomach, and is mainly used to treat constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal distension and frequent belching caused by qi stagnation.
Dachangshu point: At the waist, the intersection of the high point of two lumbar vertebrae and the spine opens two fingers to both sides, that is, under the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, opening 1.5 inch. Moxibustion at this point has the functions of harmonizing stomach and expelling toxins, helping to expel toxins from the body, preventing constipation and maintaining intestinal hygiene.
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Mild moxibustion with moxa sticks: ignite one end of moxa sticks, and hang the moxa sticks vertically on the skin of the selected acupoints, 3-4 cm away from the skin, with a sense of warmth and slight burning. If you feel too hot, you can walk around and keep stimulating warmth. Moxibustion at each acupoint lasts for 5- 10 minutes.
Moxibustion with moxa sticks to separate ginger: Take fresh ginger, cut it into 0.2-0.5 cm thin slices, and make a few holes. When applying moxibustion, stick ginger slices on the skin of selected acupoints, put large or medium-sized moxa sticks on the ginger slices, light the moxa sticks and apply moxibustion. When you feel burning locally, you can lift the ginger slices slightly, or change the moxa stick and moxibustion again.
4. Moxibustion taboo
(1) disease taboo
Although moxibustion has the function of tonifying yang, it will also hurt yin, so it is not suitable for patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire, such as stroke, high fever, coma, hemoptysis and vomiting blood.
(2) Some taboos
Face, important organs, nipples and great vessels are not suitable for direct moxibustion treatment; Scar moxibustion can't be used in the parts and joints that are often active, so as to avoid the abscess from healing after suppuration. In addition, pregnant women should pay attention to avoid abdomen, lumbosacral and other parts that are not suitable for moxibustion stimulation.