Which part is best for moxibustion for women?

Moxibustion is a method of treating diseases by using moxa sticks or moxa cones to directly or indirectly contact the skin to warm the local skin or acupoints. In recent years, more and more people are in a sub-healthy state, so moxibustion has been loved by more and more people as a health care method. Moxibustion is especially effective for gynecological diseases, such as dysmenorrhea, uterine cold, and breast hyperplasia in the breast. So which part is best for women to apply moxibustion?

As the old saying goes: Women need warmth. Most women have a cold constitution and insufficient yang; the body will then show symptoms of deficiency and cold, such as: cold hands and feet, cold uterus, cold stomach... The meridians are blocked, and the body is congested everywhere... Moxibustion and women are a natural match. The pure yang heat of moxibustion is just right for warming the feminine body of women!

1. Zusanli

Zusanli is the number one beauty acupoint for women to maintain their beauty! Why do you say that? Zusanli belongs to the Stomach Meridian, which is a meridian with abundant qi and blood. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of our acquired constitution, and are also the food processing factories of our body. Qi and blood deficiency in all systems of the body may be caused by poor spleen and stomach function. The human body is like a skyscraper, and the spleen and stomach are the foundation of the building. Only when the spleen and stomach are healthy can human health be guaranteed. Zusanli is the personal bodyguard of the spleen and stomach, so girls who love beauty must make good use of Zusanli.

2. Sea of ​​Blood

Blood is the basis of women. If they want to have a rosy face, they must nourish and replenish blood. How to nourish blood? Xuehai is a star in nourishing and replenishing blood. The sea of ​​blood is the "ocean" of qi and blood in the human body. Xuehai belongs to the spleen meridian. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen circulates blood, and this acupoint is where blood gathers. It governs various blood-related diseases. When there is no illness, the effect of nourishing and replenishing blood is self-evident.

3. Taixi

Taixi is the original point of the kidney meridian. The kidney belongs to water and stores essence water. If the kidney function is insufficient, the water in the body is not enough to control the fire, and the heart fire is strong, people will have a series of problems such as insomnia, getting angry, thirst, constipation, dry skin, dull complexion, etc. Taixi is the warehouse where kidney qi is stored. If the human body lacks kidney qi, it can be allocated from the warehouse. Therefore, Taixi is essential for beauty care. In addition, Taixi is also a major acupoint for replenishing vital energy. If Taixi is used frequently, the body will have sufficient vital energy and the overall body condition will be good.

4. Shenmen

Shenmen is an important acupuncture point for nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Shenmen is the original point of the Heart Meridian, and its function is roughly equivalent to a warehouse for storing the Qi of the Heart Meridian. Modern women are under great pressure at work and often have some mental problems, such as insomnia, forgetfulness, irritability, etc. After a long time, people will become tired and look haggard. What should I do? It nourishes the heart and calms the mind! Shenmen, a major beauty acupoint, can be used at any time.

Precautions for moxibustion for women

1. It is best to drink a cup of warm water before moxibustion; it is better to add 2-3 red dates. Some women with qi deficiency will feel dizzy during or after moxibustion, but this will not happen. You can drink warm water that is hot enough to heat your mouth during the entire process of moxibustion; it is most taboo to drink cold water and eat fruit.

2. You can take a shower 2 hours after the moxibustion is finished. It is not okay to wipe the area that has been moxibustioned with a hot and wet towel! Many people say that you can take a bath with hot water, but that is wrong! Hot water is also wet. If you need to wash vegetables or cook, be sure to wear rubber gloves and wash them in hot water.

3. After moxibustion, you may experience fever, thirst, getting angry, itchy skin, and some may develop rashes, fatigue, constipation, yellow urine, sweating, toothache, tinnitus, irregular vaginal bleeding, and general discomfort. Don't panic, continue moxibustion and these symptoms will disappear.

We can also reduce the time of moxibustion, or we can moxibustion the Yongquan and Taichong points after soaking our feet.

4. Some people eat while doing moxibustion, which is not good! When eating, qi and blood will be concentrated in the stomach, affecting the therapeutic effect of moxibustion; it is also a challenge to the stomach qi.

5. If your menstrual flow is not heavy, especially if you are a woman with dysmenorrhea, you can use moxibustion during your menstrual period! It’s just that your moxibustion time is a little shorter than usual! If your menstrual flow increases after moxibustion, don't panic, as there are special acupoints for stopping bleeding.