"It rains a lot during the Qingming Festival." During the Qingming solar term, when the weather is getting warmer but hot and cold alternating, rain is increasing and moisture is rising, moxibustion is a good way to dispel cold and dampness. Then let Lao Huangli teach you how to do Qingming moxibustion. Several common moxibustion methods are for your reference. However, it should be noted that before performing moxibustion, you need to obtain the approval of a professional Chinese physician and the guidance of a professional Chinese physician. proceed below.
Moxibustion during the Qingming Festival can help dispel cold and dampness, stimulate menstruation and collaterals, promote qi and blood circulation, and achieve the effect of disease prevention and health care. Normally, the meridians commonly used for Qingming moxibustion are the Ren and Du meridians. The Dazhui point and Mingmen point on the Du meridians are often selected to connect the body's yang energy; the Shenque point and Guanyuan point are often selected on the Ren meridians to replenish the human body. vitality. Use Zusanli of the lower limbs to nourish the spleen and stomach.
Regular moxibustion at the Hegu point on the head and face can dispel wind and cold and treat head and face diseases. Combined with moxibustion on the diaphragm and Xuehai points, it can prevent colds and skin diseases. When performing mild moxibustion, light the moxa stick and place it directly opposite the acupuncture point, about 10 centimeters away. Be careful not to get burned. Moxibustion on each acupoint lasts for 5 to 10 minutes. It is better to moxibustion during the day.
Ginger-partitioned moxibustion
If our body is obviously afraid of cold, it means that the body is very cold. At this time, the best moxibustion method to dispel cold is ginger-partitioned moxibustion. Ginger-partition moxibustion, as the name suggests, first places a piece of fresh ginger on the acupuncture point, and then takes a moxa stick and moxibustion directly against the ginger piece. At this time, it is not only the medicinal effect of mugwort leaves that can dispel cold, but also the effect of ginger on warming yang. The combination of moxa and ginger is undoubtedly more powerful than a tiger.
Traditional ginger-partition moxibustion involves placing moxa sticks on ginger slices. Direct moxibustion with moxa sticks is easier for ordinary people to operate and has good curative effect. The thickness of the ginger slices is determined according to the acupoints, about 0.2-0.5 cm, and a few small holes are pierced with a toothpick in the middle. Ginger moxibustion can be done every 5 to 10 minutes on each acupoint.
Salt-partitioned moxibustion
If we accidentally experience wind, cold, and dampness, causing severe diarrhea, a better choice would be salt-partitioned moxibustion. Salt-partition moxibustion refers to filling the navel fossa (Shenque point) with pure and dry table salt, and then placing a moxa cone on it for moxibustion. Before applying moxibustion, put a thin slice of ginger on the salt in advance to prevent the salt from exploding and scalding the navel. Generally, 3-9 moxibustion treatments are used. This moxibustion method has the effect of restoring yang, rescuing adverse events and fixing prolapse, and is used for acute illness.
Du Vein Moxibustion
In modern society, the incidence of spinal pain is increasing. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the most suitable moxibustion method for spondylosis is Du Channel moxibustion. The so-called Du Meridian moxibustion is to apply crushed ginger paste from the Dazhui point to the Yaoshu point of the Du Meridian, and then spread moxa velvet on it, like a black-tipped snake lying on the back. Light the three points of the snake's head, body and tail respectively. After burning out at once, it becomes "one strong", and moxibustion is continued for 3 strong points.
The Du Vein is the sea of ??Yang Veins, and the Governor is full of Yang Qi. This method can stimulate the body's own yang energy, and then transfer this warmth to the whole body through the meridian system, restoring the body's self-healing power. Du Vein moxibustion is suitable for various diseases caused by the lack of yang energy in the human body, such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It can also be applied to people in sub-healthy conditions, such as men with low back pain, weak knees, mental fatigue, frequent urination and urgent urination. etc.; cold hands and feet in women, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, endocrine disorders, etc.
However, it should be noted that Du Vein moxibustion is complicated to operate and can be completed by a specialist in a traditional Chinese medicine hospital.
Warm reminder
Moxibustion during Qingming should focus on the balance of yin and yang. People should control the moxibustion time according to their own physical constitution. Generally, moxibustion should not exceed half an hour during the day. If you accidentally burn your skin during moxibustion, you need to prevent infection. In mild cases, you can apply iodophor for disinfection and then apply burn ointment. In severe cases, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.
Moxibustion is particularly important for health care, and diet is equally important. During the moxibustion period, the diet should be light, avoid large fish, meat, and greasy food, and it is advisable to go to bed early and get up early. Pay attention to the coordination of moxibustion, diet and daily life during solar terms, which will be of great benefit to the body and spirit.
Various moxibustion operations should avoid contraindicated areas and patients with contraindications, and should be performed by professional TCM physicians, or be performed correctly under the guidance of a physician after being approved by a professional TCM physician, such as during moxibustion. If you experience discomfort after moxibustion, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.