Can I do moxibustion during my period?

Women's menarche is an excellent opportunity for the body's metabolism to promote body detoxification. Every normal woman experiences menarche once a month. However, menstrual disorders are common in daily life, such as dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation. Generally speaking, Chinese medicine recommends treating them through moxa. Can you do moxibustion during menstruation? What are the common problems during menstruation? Let's take a closer look below!

Can I use moxa during menstruation?

First of all, there is no doubt that moxibustion is safe and effective in treating gynecological diseases. Moxibustion treatment can greatly improve many gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation, uterine cold, gynecological inflammation, etc. Therefore, moxibustion is a very common practice for women in daily life.

When it comes to the question of whether moxa can be used during menstruation, I think many women are quite hesitant. In fact, whether moxa can be used during menstruation, the final answer varies from person to person, because we know that moxa can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and dredge meridians. If women with heavy menstrual flow use moxa during menstruation, it may cause heavy menstrual flow, so this type of women is not suitable for moxa. For women who have menstrual pain, scanty menstruation, and blood stasis, moxa can warm the meridians and dredge meridians, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote the discharge of blood stasis in the body, and can treat dysmenorrhea and other problems to a certain extent.

In addition to the issue of moxibustion, what other common problems should be paid attention to during menstruation?

(1) Avoid cold water

Women themselves have a negative physical constitution, and their physical constitution is relatively weak during menstruation. If they touch cold water at this time, it may cause organ changes in the body, which in turn causes menstrual pain. Therefore, during menstruation, you must avoid washing your hair with cold water or drinking cold drinks.

(2) Avoid spicy food

If you eat hot peppers during menstruation, it may irritate the uterine cavity, causing abdominal pain, menstrual pain and other problems. Therefore, generally speaking, you should not eat hot peppers during menstruation.

(3) Prevent excessive exercise

Excessive exercise during menstruation may affect the body's smooth metabolism and have a great impact on women's bodies. Therefore, excessive exercise during menstruation is generally not recommended.

The above is the introduction about whether moxa can be used during menstruation. If female friends are not sure whether they can use moxa during menstruation, it is recommended to consult an experienced doctor, so as to avoid the occurrence of adverse risks.