Folium Artemisiae Argyi belongs to pure yang, which has a miraculous effect on treating cold pathogen and yang deficiency. Soaking feet with mugwort leaves or wearing them as sachets can also achieve the purpose of strengthening yang and dispelling cold. Aihuo can generate active energy, stimulate and dredge meridians, dredge meridians and regulate qi and blood. Moxibustion is the bane of cold evil.
Step 2 make up mandarin ducks
Modern people are prone to premature aging due to bad living habits, busy work and excessive pressure, while Yuanyang is weak in vitality and healthy qi cannot resist the invasion of evil spirits. Health moxibustion is to moxibustion Guanyuan, Mingmen, Zusanli and other big points, which can improve healthy qi, and the human body can naturally resist evil spirits and not get sick.
3. dredging channels and collaterals
The most typical manifestation of meridian obstruction is pain. Meridian is the channel of qi and blood. When the channels and collaterals are opened, the blood circulation will be smooth, and the pain will naturally disappear. This is what Chinese medicine calls "general rules do not hurt" Moxibustion gives full play to its medicinal properties through firepower, and forcibly removes stasis in meridians.
Step 4 adjust healthy qi
Righteousness is the human body's ability to resist disease and evil. Lack of healthy qi is the internal cause of the disease. An Introduction to Medicine in the Ming Dynasty said: "Those who are exhausted should be moxibustion, so that internal heat can help Yuanyang; Real-life moxibustion can dissipate true evil with internal heat. "It can be seen that moxibustion is effective for both deficiency and excess.
Working in the cupboard for a long time, numb hands and feet, indicating that the body meridians are impassable, we must pay attention to early warning. Cold hands and feet are best moxibustion.
Moxibustion therapy can help you keep warm and bid farewell to cold hands and feet.
Moxibustion therapy can enhance a person's ability to produce heat, and with appropriate acupoints, it can warm up and enhance immunity. The coldness of human hands and feet is superficial, but the essence is caused by insufficient qi and blood. Moxibustion can dispel dampness and dispel cold, which helps to relieve cold hands and feet.
Huangdi Neijing said: "The head is the meeting of all yang, and the limbs are the end of all yang." What do you mean? In other words, the head is the place with the strongest yang, and the limbs are the place with the weakest yang. Because according to the classification of traditional Chinese medicine, the upper body belongs to yang and the lower body belongs to yin, but in our body, the head is the highest place, which is the yang in the yang. In the 12 meridians of our whole body, all six yang meridians reach the head. Do you think the sun on your head can not flourish? Where are the limbs? Limbs are the end of all yang, and they are also the weakest place. In addition, limbs are the most difficult places for qi and blood to reach. Of course, the root cause is actually the lack of yang. Traditional Chinese medicine says, "Qi is handsome for blood, qi is blood moving, qi is stasis, and qi and blood can cure all diseases." If you lack yang, you have no power to promote the blood circulation, and the blood movement can't stop, so you can't bring the heat converted from diet to your limbs, so your hands and feet will inevitably get cold. Qi and blood are vigorous and smooth, and the disease heals itself! Therefore, Yang is the foundation of human health.
As the saying goes, everything grows on the sun. There is also a very good saying in the Yellow Emperor's Neijing Su Wen: "If Yang is in the sky and Yang is in the sun, it is too early to lose its position." You see, in nature, plants will grow more luxuriantly where they receive more sunlight. Even in the same tree, the south side that receives more sunlight will grow more vigorously than the north side that receives less sunlight. Similarly, on us, the head is facing the sun, just like the top of the mountain, which receives the most sunshine, so the sunshine is the most abundant; Moreover, the hands and feet are like the sewers under the mountain, and they rarely get the sun, so the yang is weak. What do you mean, "the moon comes first near the water tower, and flowers and trees spring early in the sun"? That's the truth.
For the human body, the yang is our sun, and it is sufficient in places that are easy to "shine", such as the head and back; In places where it is not easy to "shine", Yang is very weak, such as hands and feet. You will find a very interesting phenomenon: when we are hot, we always sweat first, and when we are cold, we feel cold first. What is the secret? In fact, the reason is very simple, because the head is the most abundant place for the sun, and it is the "Yang in the Yang". If you bask in the sun for a while, or do some activities, the sun will be brighter, so it will show heat first; Hands and feet are the most terminal parts of the human body, and they are "Yin in Yin". When yang is weak, the body pays attention to internal organs. "The mountain is high and the emperor is far away", and the hands and feet are the first to be affected. This is exactly what the people say: "heat starts from the head and cold starts from the first step."
What should we do if the yang on our hands and feet is weak? You must start from the zang-fu organs and find ways to mobilize and supplement the yang. When the yang is strong, your hands and feet will naturally not be cold for no reason. The simplest and most effective way to regulate Yang Qi is moxibustion at Yangchi, Dazhui and Mingmen. Yangchi is a very important point on the triple energizer meridian-the original point. What does the origin mean? The original is the original gas, which is the root. The original point of a meridian is the root of qi and blood of this meridian, and it is the place where the vitality of zang-fu organs converge. He is best at regulating the function or pathological changes of this zang-fu organ. Therefore, the purpose of moxibustion at the original point of the Sanjiao Meridian is to mobilize the qi and blood of the whole Sanjiao Meridian, and to regulate the function of Sanjiao through it, enhance the yang of the human body, and promote the "generation" and "circulation" of qi and blood in our body. In fact, as the name implies, the main functions of Yangchi point can be known only from its name. Yang pool, yang is the sun, that is, yang and heat; And the pool is a pool, a pond, and a place to store water. To sum up, the pond is a "pond" for storing yang, and it is the source of yang. It is the original point of triple energizer meridian, which is in charge of vitality. It is the original point and the "master among masters", and it is the most direct valve to adjust vitality. In this way, when our body is weak in yang, it is good to adjust this valve and turn up the fire. Dazhui point, also known as Bailao point, is the intersection of Du Meridian, Three Yang Meridian of Hand and Foot and Yangwei Meridian, and is known as the meeting of all Yang and the sea of Yang Meridian. This point has the functions of relieving exterior syndrome, expelling wind, dispelling cold, warming and activating yang, clearing heart fire, calming the nerves, strengthening the brain, eliminating fatigue and strengthening the body. Modern research has found that moxibustion at Dazhui point can increase the number of lymphocytes, improve the lymphocyte transformation rate and the formation rate of E- rosette, and improve the cellular immunity of the body. Moxibustion at this point can be used for elderly people who are afraid of cold in the back neck, fatigue, head swelling, dizziness caused by excessive brain use, stiff neck discomfort, cervical spondylosis, vascular tension headache and so on. Mingmen point is also called Xue Lei point and Gong Jing point. Its name: life, human root, door, door of access. Mingmen point is located in the middle of the waist and back, connected with the spine. It is the low position in the gravity field of human body, and the high temperature and high pressure negative water in the spine is led out to the Du meridian. The negative water output from this point has the function of maintaining the popularity of Du meridian qi and blood, which is the foundation of human life, hence the name Mingmen. Mingmen belongs to tired point, genus and class. Fatigue and accumulation also belong to the name of fatigue, which means that the qi and blood of this point are accumulated by the qi of Du meridian, that is, the ground passes through the water, which is the foundation of human yang, the engine of vitality and the motive force of life activities. Gong Jing point is defined as the essence, which means that the qi and blood in this point come from the spine. Palace, palace, and palace name mean that the material in the cave comes from the spine.
Folium Artemisiae Argyi itself is a good pungent and warm Chinese medicine. Generally, it is picked around the Dragon Boat Festival. At this time, the yang in the world is the strongest in the northern hemisphere and enters the liver, spleen and kidney meridians. You know, these three viscera are the foundation of human qi and blood biochemistry, and their functions are naturally extraordinary. In addition, you burn the moxa stick with a torch and then bake it. It's hot, so warming yang is better. Therefore, moxibustion at Dazhui, Mingmen and Yangchi is the best way to strengthen yang. Especially for people with cold hands and feet, it is tantamount to.
1, Zusanli
Zusanli is a general point for strengthening the body, longevity point. There is a saying that if you want to be healthy, Li San often doesn't do it. This kind of frequent dryness refers to the use of moxa sticks to smoke and burn acupoints, so that the skin there blisters, also known as "moxibustion flowers and moxibustion sores." This blistered old running water can dispel the cold and dampness of the spleen and stomach in time, and "often-dryness" comes from this. Related studies have found that moxibustion at Zusanli point can improve gastric peristalsis and blood supply, stimulate the secretion of digestive juice, and thus enhance digestive ability.
Moxibustion method: Moxibustion of Zusanli is mainly mild moxibustion, and moxibustion sores should not appear as far as possible. To moxibustion Zusanli, you can use a monocular moxibustion box, and the moxibustion time of each acupoint is 10-20 minutes. If it is convenient, you can also use moxibustion pot, and moxibustion time at each acupoint is 20-30 minutes.
2. Dazhui
Belonging to the Du meridian, it has the function of dredging the Du meridian and promoting qi circulation, connecting the preceding with the following. At the same time, if you have a cold, allergic diseases, fever, epilepsy, cervical spondylosis, it is also the first choice to treat Dazhui, which is to treat cold diseases. Then Dazhui is in the upper jiao, and Dazhui is also the first choice for treating cold diseases.
Moxibustion method: Dazhui point, if you are fat, you can use moxibustion box's eyes to moxibustion and insert two moxa sticks; Thin people can use a monocular moxibustion box, and each moxibustion lasts 10-20 minutes. According to your own adaptation, moxibustion time can be gradually extended.
3. Shenque point
In the middle of the umbilical fossa, the acupoints are located in the abdomen and the center of the umbilical cord. It is mainly used for treating apoplexy collapse, limb syncope, corpse syncope, wind epilepsy, fatigue, abdominal pain around umbilicus, edema, proctoptosis, diarrhea, constipation, urinary incontinence, stranguria and female infertility.
Shenque is the point of Qi harmony, Qi mansion and Qi device, where any pulse meets. This point is an important source of qi and blood in the upper meridian of Ren meridian, and plays a role in communicating with the upper and lower meridians in the middle energizer.
Moxibustion method: moxibustion box with four eyes can be used. First of all, you can get used to it gradually. First, you can insert two moxa sticks, and then increase them to three. You can insert up to four moxa sticks and apply moxibustion step by step. Each moxibustion lasts for 20-30 minutes. You can move moxibustion up and down the Shenque, and wait for the fire to adapt yourself.
It is said that moxibustion Shenque warms the whole body, and moxibustion Shenque has the function of communicating the upper and lower meridians. Moreover, moxibustion at Shenque point can also treat gastrointestinal diseases, gynecological diseases, reproductive system diseases and urinary system diseases, so moxibustion at Shenque point with yang deficiency constitution can be improved quickly, that is, moxibustion at Shenque point can open meridians.
4. Mingmen point
Nourishing kidney and strengthening yang moxibustion is the door of human life, where the innate qi lies and the foundation of life.
The main manifestations of the decline of Ming-men's fire are cold limbs, clear valley in the lower body, or bleeding in the fifth watch, male impotence and premature ejaculation, female infertility due to cold uterus, pale tongue and delayed pulse. Therefore, long-term moxibustion at Mingmen and Dazhui points can improve the yang of Du meridian, and moxibustion at Dazhui and Mingmen points can supplement the harmony of Du meridian and Mingmen, which has an important influence on the hidden reproductive essence of men and the reproductive function of women's uterus. Moxibustion at Mingmen point plays a warming, budding and promoting role in the physiological activities of various organs, so moxibustion at Mingmen point is the fire to promote life.
Moxibustion method: Four-eye moxibustion box can be used for moxibustion. First of all, you can get used to it gradually. First, you can insert two moxa sticks, and then increase them to three. You can insert up to four moxa sticks and do moxibustion step by step. Each moxibustion lasts for 20-30 minutes. You can move moxibustion up and down the Shenque, and wait for the fire to adapt yourself.
5. Yongquan point
Yongquan point, located at the plantar point of human body, is located in the first third of the connecting line between the head end of the second and third toe seam and the heel, and in the depression of the forefoot. It is the lowest point of Shu point in the whole body and the first point of kidney meridian.
Huangdi Neijing said: "The kidney comes from the spring, and the spring is full of heart." This means that the qi of the kidney meridian is like the source water, which comes from the foot and pours out to irrigate all parts of the body and limbs.
Moxibustion method: before going to bed at night, soak your feet in hot water for 20-30 minutes, then light two big moxa sticks, put them into two moxibustion pots, go to bed, wrap them in towels and tie them to Yongquan point on the soles of your feet.
These five acupoints do not need one-time moxibustion. You can moxibustion 1-2 points at one time, and then moxibustion the rest points the next day. As long as you persist, you will definitely see the curative effect.
When the temperature drops, people often feel cold and their hands and feet are cold. Many people will look for different ways to keep warm, such as keeping your baby warm, eating some high-calorie diet and doing some exercise, which can help you enhance blood circulation and increase the body's calories. Chinese medicine believes that moxibustion therapy can help you keep warm and bid farewell to cold hands and feet.
Moxibustion at Wensan Point
Generally speaking, hands and feet are farthest from the heart, and cold may also be caused by poor contractility of the heart and poor blood circulation. It is very important to promote blood circulation. Moxibustion at Dazhui, Mingmen and Yangchi can give off heat by itself, so as to warm the body and relieve cold hands and feet.
There are Dazhui and Mingmen points on the Du Meridian. Moxibustion in these two places every day will have obvious effects. In addition, stimulating Yangchi point can also warm the body. Yangchi point is on the wrist, and there will be many wrinkles when the hand is tilted. In the middle of the fold closest to the palm, if it hurts a little, it is Yangchi point. Dazhui point and Mingmen point generally need help to find. Head down, the seventh depression under the neck is Dazhui point, and Mingmen point is depressed under the second lumbar process when lying prone, and there will be a strong tenderness when pressing.
Not obsessed with short skirts
Thermal insulation, in the view of Chinese medicine, is the top priority of women's health care. Because women are nourished by blood, only when the blood flow is smooth and full will there be nutrition supply for the body and face. The blood has the characteristics of "heat can move, and cold can coagulate", so when the body is attacked by external cold, it will inevitably hinder the operation of qi and blood. At this time, even if you spend a lot of money on high-grade skin care products or blood-enriching Chinese medicines, these nutrients will only accumulate in the body and cannot be used. Therefore, keeping warm is the primary task for women.
The so-called heat preservation is nothing more than wearing more clothes and not loving the dew. However, many young girls don't like to hear it. They usually wear "navel-revealing clothes" and "backless clothes", and even wear miniskirts in cold weather, and everyone next to them feels cold. Please remember that cold is the cause and crux of many diseases of women, especially below the waist. Once you catch a cold, there will be endless troubles.
Say goodbye to cold drinks and cold food
In the tradition of TCM health preservation, women's constitution belongs to yin, and they can't be greedy for cold. After eating too much cold food, these foods will consume yang when they enter the body, leading to endogenous cold pathogens and invading the uterus. Just like we drink some hot soup and eat some hot food in winter, our bodies will get warmer after eating. And if we eat cold food and drink cold drinks, our bodies will obviously feel cold. Therefore, women should try to eat warm food and try to eat less ice cream and cold food.
In order to lose weight, some girls only eat fruits and vegetables instead of eating every day, thinking that this is both healthy and "detoxification". In fact, many melons and fruits are also cool. If we usually eat according to the food pyramid, the cold performance of melons and fruits is offset by other foods, so it will not harm our health. But if we take it as a staple food, or even eat nothing else at all, the cold evil of melons and fruits will consume our own yang.
Do more exercises.
I suggest you get up early in the morning and do some exercise. Walking is the best choice. Jogging, brisk walking, skipping rope, disco dancing, playing Tai Ji Chuan, etc. It will make all parts of the body move and promote blood circulation, but don't exercise too much. High-intensity exercise and excessive sweating will "release yang" and have the opposite effect. Use a speed faster than walking and slower than running.
Keep warm and soak feet
Soaking feet is the most effective method. Add hot water of about 40 degrees to the deep basin, so that the water overflows the ankle. Soak for about 20 minutes, you will feel whole body fever, indicating that after the blood circulation is smooth, the body begins to heat up. If you rub your feet while soaking them, the effect will be better.
Pure cotton socks are not only soft and comfortable, but also can absorb foot sweat, keep your feet dry and comfortable all day, and resist the cold outside.