When we are in moxibustion, we must first ensure that the skin at the moxibustion site is complete and undamaged. Because moxibustion will stimulate the body surface by heating moxa sticks to promote blood circulation, dredge collaterals, promote qi circulation and dispel cold. If there are herpes, redness, congestion, ulceration, burns, scalds, etc., it is easy to aggravate the degree of skin damage, or lead to increased wound inflammation, which is not conducive to the recovery of damaged skin, and the person who is moxibustion will feel more painful.

2. Those who are too hungry and full can't get moxibustion.

When you are very hungry, your body is very tired and your blood sugar is reduced. At this time, moxibustion will promote blood circulation and accelerate blood sugar consumption, which will easily lead to hypoglycemia and dizziness. Moxibustion is not suitable for people who are too full. It is best to wait for 1-2 hours after meals, because moxibustion generally needs to lie down, which is not conducive to digestion and may lead to stomach discomfort.

3. People who are drunk and emotionally unstable can't get moxibustion.

Moxibustion is a warm moxibustion on the surface of human body with lighted moxa sticks. During this period, attention should be paid to avoid burns, which requires the cooperation of the moxibustion person. When people are drunk or emotionally unstable, they will struggle and can't communicate. At this time, moxibustion may lead to burns, and the effect of moxibustion is greatly reduced.

4. Sweating people can't moxibustion.

Moxibustion has the functions of warming meridians, dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals. During this period, the body will have fever, sweating and thirst. Moxibustion by sweaty people can easily lead to water shortage and dry mouth. It is suggested that after resting for 30 minutes to an hour, when the body is calm, dry the sweat on the body and add more water before moxibustion.

5. No moxibustion during menstruation

First of all, moxibustion can promote qi and blood circulation. If a woman has a large amount of menstrual blood, moxibustion during menstruation will easily lead to more menstrual blood, which is not conducive to health. Secondly, moxibustion needs to be done lying down. If menstrual women are not ready, they may dirty their pants and cause embarrassment during moxibustion.

6. Pregnant women can't moxibustion.

Pregnant women can't do moxibustion. First of all, because smoke will be generated during moxibustion, pregnant women may cough and feel uncomfortable after inhalation. Too much smoke particles are not conducive to maternal and child health; Secondly, moxibustion can promote blood circulation and qi circulation. Pregnant women should avoid this kind of blood circulation project, and also have less contact with mugwort products.

7. Coma can't moxibustion.

It is dangerous to be in a coma with high fever. At this time, it is necessary to cool down, keep the air circulating, avoid dehydration of the patient's body and send him to the hospital for treatment in time. The environment of moxibustion is relatively closed, and moxibustion will also aggravate the body's water loss. People with high fever and coma should avoid moxibustion.

8. Self-control ability should not be moxibustion.

People who have no self-control ability, such as mental patients, are not suitable for moxibustion, because they can't communicate with patients, and some dangerous accidents may occur during moxibustion.