Ganshu acupoint selection: on the back, under the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra, with lateral opening 1.5 inch.
Moxibustion method: In prone position, the moxibustion practitioner holds the lighted moxa stick, and the burning end is aimed at the acupoint position, which is 2-3 cm away from the skin. Moxibustion lasts 10-20 minutes, or moxibustion is performed with moxibustion box.
2 Moxibustion Zhangmen point-soothing the liver and regulating qi, promoting digestion Moxibustion effect: Zhangmen point refers to the strong breath of the liver meridian stopping breathing in this wind, which is the point on the liver meridian of Zujueyin and the dirty meeting point of Bahui point, leading the five zang-organs diseases. Moxibustion at Zhangmen point can help the liver dredge qi and maintain the normal drainage of the liver.
Acupoint selection at the head: in supine or lateral position, on the midline of armpit, at the tip of elbow when bending elbow.
Moxibustion method: Hold the lighted moxa stick, aim the burning end at the acupoint, 2-3 cm away from the skin, and moxibustion 10-20 minutes.
3 Moxibustion is too impulsive-harmonizing qi and blood and softening the liver Moxibustion effect: Too impulsive means that the moisture in the liver meridian rushes up here. Taichong point is the point on the liver meridian of Zujueyin. Moxibustion at Taichong point can purge damp-heat of liver meridian, harmonize qi and blood, soften liver and nourish liver through the action of meridians.
Taichong acupoint selection: sitting in the vertical position or supine position on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot, at the depression in front of the metatarsal joint, and moving your fingers upward along the gap between the big toe and the second toe until you can feel the arterial response, that is, this point.
Moxibustion method: Take a sitting position, lean your feet forward slightly, hold the lighted moxa stick, aim the burning end at the acupoint position, 2-3 cm away from the skin, and moxibustion 10-20 minutes.
4 Moxibustion at acupoints in the hand-nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, relieving exterior syndrome and dispersing lung qi Moxibustion effect: acupoints in the hand belong to the small intestine meridian of the hand sun, located in the middle of the shoulder and spine, and have a chest cavity, so it can relieve chest discomfort caused by various reasons, and has the effects of relieving exterior syndrome and dispersing lung qi, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight. It has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on diseases of neck and shoulder motor system caused by long-term fatigue and improper posture, and can also be used to treat diseases such as blindness and lymphadenopathy.
Acupoint selection at Shoulder Middle Shu: located on the back, 2 inches away from the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
Moxibustion method: Take prone position and gently moxibustion with moxa stick for 5-20 minutes, depending on the patient's feeling warm and comfortable.