1, detoxification reaction after moxibustion
It is very normal to have a detoxification reaction after moxibustion. Only by correctly treating these detoxification reactions can the effect of moxibustion be fully exerted. Different people have different detoxification reactions after moxibustion. Some people's detoxification reaction lasts only a few days, while others last for weeks. Typical detoxification reactions after moxibustion include runny nose, dry throat and tongue, and listlessness. Some people may have symptoms such as red eye and diarrhea. The reason why there is a detoxification reaction is that the human body discharges some wastes during metabolism.
2. The role of moxibustion
The main function of moxibustion is to preserve health and get rid of diseases. Proper moxibustion is very helpful to prolong life. Other people with particularly low immunity and people who often catch a cold can also use moxibustion to improve the situation. The principle of moxibustion is to stimulate some acupoints of the body to maintain yang. Moxibustion time should not be too long, it is best not to exceed 30 minutes. In addition, pay attention to the distance when moxibustion, and don't be too close to the skin to avoid scalding the skin. After moxibustion, we should correctly treat the detoxification reaction.
3. Precautions for moxibustion
Moxibustion has many precautions. The first is to keep warm, especially in winter, and don't touch cold water. In addition, you need to control your temper during moxibustion and try to keep your mood stable. If the gastrointestinal condition is not very good, you should be careful not to eat when doing moxibustion. Don't take a bath immediately after moxibustion. It's better to wait for half an hour before taking a bath. If it is the first moxibustion, then the moxibustion time is best not to be too long.
4. People suitable for moxibustion
Moxibustion is a very good way to maintain health, but not all people are suitable for moxibustion, and some people will have some adverse reactions after moxibustion. The most suitable crowd for moxibustion is some people with cold system. The obvious feature of this kind of people is that they are afraid of cold, and there will be symptoms such as abdominal cold pain and diarrhea. This kind of people can get rid of moisture in the body through moxibustion, thus improving this kind of symptoms. Accordingly, people with hot constitution are not suitable for moxibustion, and the obvious characteristics of such people are dry mouth and bitter taste.
5. Methods and steps of moxibustion
The main raw material of moxibustion is moxa sticks. The steps of moxibustion are very simple. First, you need to light the moxa stick, and then smoke the moxa stick at a specific point. When smoking, you need to be careful not to get too close to your skin, otherwise it will hurt your skin. Moxibustion has rich functions, mainly to help promote qi circulation and blood circulation, thus achieving certain health care effects. Attention should also be paid to the frequency of moxibustion, and moxibustion should not be carried out particularly frequently, otherwise it will be counterproductive.