Which acupoints are better for moxibustion for irregular menstruation?

Menstrual irregularity is a common symptom in life, which has a particularly great impact on women. It can cause women to experience various symptoms of physical discomfort, and the biggest impact is on women's reproductive health. Therefore, when irregular menstruation occurs, it must be dealt with in a timely manner to prevent any harm. The method of using moxibustion to treat irregular menstruation is very popular. Let’s take a look at which acupoints are better for moxibustion for irregular menstruation?

Blood Sea Cave

[Standard location] On the inner side of the thigh, 2 inches above the inner end of the patellar base, with the knee bent to locate the acupoint. Press the palm of your left hand on the upper edge of the patient's right patella, with fingers straightened upward and the thumb placed at an angle of about 45 degrees. The acupoint is under the tip of the thumb.

[Main diseases treated] Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, metrorrhagia, functional uterine bleeding, leucorrhea, postpartum lochia, and anemia.

Mingmen Point

[Standard Positioning] Also known as Jinggong, it is an acupoint of the Governor Vessel, located below the second lumbar vertebra and opposite to the navel. Its Qi is connected with the kidneys. It is the root of life and the gateway to maintain life.

[Main diseases treated] Five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries, low back pain due to deficiency, frequent urination, enuresis, impotence, premature ejaculation and various deficiency and cold symptoms.

Zusanli

[Standard location] On the anterior and lateral side of the calf, 3 inches below the knee, and one horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior edge of the tibia.

[Main diseases treated] Zusanli has the functions of regulating the body's immunity, enhancing disease resistance, regulating the spleen and stomach, replenishing the middle and replenishing Qi, dredge meridians and activate collaterals, dispel wind and dampness, and strengthen the body and eliminate evil.

Return Point

[Standard location] Guilai point is located in the lower abdomen of the human body, 4 inches below the umbilicus and 2 inches away from the anterior midline.

[Main diseases treated] Abdominal pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, prolapse of the genitals, spermatorrhea, impotence, etc.

Taichong Point

【Standard location】The depression anterior to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

Baliao Point

【Standard positioning】Location: sacrum. Also known as Shangliao, Ciliao, Zhongliao and Xialiao, there are eight acupoints on the left and right, located in the first, second, third and fourth posterior sacral foramina, collectively known as the "eight acupoints".

[Main diseases treated] Lumbar and sacral diseases, lower back pain, sciatica, lower limb paralysis, dysuria, irregular menstruation, lower abdominal distension and pain, pelvic inflammatory disease and other diseases.