Moxibustion for pelvic effusion

Some women may have gynecological diseases such as pelvic effusion. In addition to treating pelvic effusion with Western medicine, we can also treat it with traditional Chinese medicine. The effect of traditional Chinese medicine may not be as fast as that of Western medicine, but traditional Chinese medicine is less harmful to the body and has almost no side effects. Using moxibustion to treat pelvic effusion is a very suitable method. Let's learn the method of using moxibustion to treat pelvic effusion.

1. Moxibustion is effective in treating pelvic inflammatory disease.

Through the mild moxibustion treatment method of moxibustion, the pelvic organs and other organs are fumigated. It can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, regulate qi and regulate menstruation, lead out evil, and reduce inflammation and dredge meridians, so it has a certain therapeutic effect on pelvic inflammation.

2. Which part should be moxibustioned for pelvic inflammatory disease?

Dai Mai: Located on the lateral abdomen, 1.8 inches below the Zhangmen point, at the intersection of the vertical line below the free end of the eleventh rib and the horizontal line of the navel.

1. Zhongji: Located in the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches below the umbilicus.

2. Yinlingquan: Located on the inner side of the calf, in the depression below and behind the medial condyle of the tibia.

3. Sanyinjiao: Located on the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle and behind the inner edge of the tibia.

4. Qihai: Located in the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 1.5 inches below the navel.

5. Diaphragm: Located on the back, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.

6. Li Gou: On the inner side of the calf, 5 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, in the center of the inner side of the tibia.

7. Shenshu: Located on the waist, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

3. Moxibustion Acupoints for Pelvic Inflammation with Damp-Heat in Lower Jiao

Main symptoms: acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, fever, chills or low-grade fever, lower abdominal distension and pain, lumbar pain, heavy vaginal discharge, yellow and foul smelling, accompanied by irritability, thirst, yellow urine and hard stools, yellow and greasy tongue coating, slippery and rapid pulse

Acupoints for moxibustion: Daimai, Zhongji, Yinlingquan, Xingjian, Sanyinjiao. For fever, add Quchi, Dazhui, Hegu, Fuliu and Dachangshu.

4. Moxibustion Acupoints for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease with Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Main symptoms: dull pain and distension in the lower abdomen, soreness in the lumbar spine, excessive and white vaginal discharge, constipation, pale red tongue or with petechiae, white or greasy tongue coating, and stringy or slow and moist pulse.

Acupoints for moxibustion: Daimai, Qihai, Zhongji, Geshu, Li Gou, Xuehai, Shenshu.