Gynecological diseases are a very common type of disease among women. This disease has a great impact on women’s life and work. In particular, a chronic gynecological disease will have a great impact on women. Therefore, many women want to find ways to effectively treat gynecological diseases. Some people say that moxibustion can cure gynecological diseases. Is this statement correct? Which areas should be moxibustioned for gynecological diseases?

1. Breast hyperplasia

Acupoint selection: Yangming meridian and Taiyin meridian are the main points, and the points are selected to remove the tanzhong, Ying window, breast root, Tianchi, Jianjing, and kidney Moxibustion is performed on Yu, Ganshu, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, Taichong, Taixi and other acupoints.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupoints can strengthen the spleen and soothe the liver, regulate Chong and Ren, resolve phlegm and dredge collaterals, and effectively improve breast swelling and pain, chest tightness and other symptoms caused by mammary gland hyperplasia.

2. Discontinuation of the vaginal discharge

Acupoint selection: Select the main acupoints on the Ren channel, the Dail channel and the Taiyin meridian of the foot; dampness and heat will cause the discharge to become yellow and sticky, or contain blood. For women with itchy private parts, short red urine, bitter mouth and dry throat, red tongue and yellow greasy coating, moxibustion should be performed on acupoints such as Daimai, Qihai, Sanyinjiao, Xingjian, Yinlingquan, etc.; the vaginal discharge is white or light yellow and odorless. , thin and continuous texture, accompanied by heavy waist pain, cold feeling in the lower abdomen, loss of appetite, pale tongue coating, white and slippery coating, and slow and slow pulse, moxibustion should be performed on Daimai, Qihai, Sanyinjiao, Guanyuan, Zusanli and other acupoints.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupuncture points can strengthen the spleen and kidneys, clear away heat and promote dampness, and improve vaginal discharge symptoms caused by improper diet, overwork, damage to the spleen, spleen deficiency, abnormal transportation and transformation, and descending water and dampness; Or due to insufficient kidney qi, kidney yang cannot warm water and dampness, the Ren pulse is not solid, and the belt pulse is out of contract, resulting in leukorrhagia.

3. Functional uterine bleeding

Syndrome of internal disturbance of blood heat

Acupoint selection: Select the main acupoints of Renmai, Footyin and Liver meridian, and select additional acupoints Guanyuan, Taichong, Rangu, Xuehai, Shuiquan points. For those with severe blood heat, fever and aversion to cold, add Dazhui and Quchi points to relieve heat and perform moxibustion.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupuncture points can improve heavy menstrual blood volume, deep red or purple color, and menstrual cramps, accompanied by irritability, flushed face, dizziness, dry mouth and tendency to drink, yellow urine and constipation. Symptoms include red tongue, yellow coating, and rapid pulse.

Syndrome of qi blockage and blood syndrome

Acupoint selection: Select the main acupoints on Renmai, Zutaiyin and Spleen Meridian, and use Guanyuan, Yinbai, Pishu, Zusanli and Sanyinjiao acupoints for moxibustion.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupoints can regulate heavy menstrual blood due to qi blockage, sudden bleeding, or continuous dripping, light color, thin red texture, fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale complexion No luster, pale tongue, deep and weak pulse, etc.

4. Vulvar pruritus

Dampness-heat syndrome in liver meridian

Acupoint selection: Ren pulse, spleen meridian of foot Taiyin, and liver meridian of foot Jueyin are the main points. , use the Zhongji, Ligou, Ququan, Qugu, Yinlingquan, Xingjian and Shuidao points for moxibustion.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupuncture points can regulate itching in women’s private parts caused by dampness and heat in the liver meridian, uncomfortable chest tightness, bitter mouth and dry throat, heavy vaginal discharge, yellow and thick color, irritability and insomnia, and yellow urine. , red tongue, yellow and greasy coating, stringy and rapid pulse.

Syndrome of Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Acupoint selection: Ren Vei, Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin, and Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin are the main points, with Zhongji, Xia_, and Xuehai as the main points. , Yinlingquan, Sanyinjiao, Taixi, and Chongmen points. For those with severe itching, add Shenmen and anti-itch points for moxibustion.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupoints can regulate dryness, itching, burning pain in the female private parts caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, or small vaginal discharge, yellow color and fishy smell, accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus, dizziness, backache, and five Symptoms include upset and heat, dry mouth and throat, red tongue with less coating, thin and weak pulse.

5. Pelvic inflammatory disease

Dampness-heat syndrome in the lower burner

Acupoint selection: Take the Ren pulse, Tail pulse, and the spleen meridian of Foot-Taiyin as the main points, with the Tie pulse , Zhongji, Yinlingquan, Sanyinjiao, Xingjian, Dazhui, Hegu, Fuliu, and Dachangshu points for moxibustion.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupoints can treat acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease attacks, fever, chills or low-grade fever, distension and pain in the lower abdomen, lumbosacral pain, heavy vaginal discharge, yellowish color and foul odor, accompanied by upset , thirst, yellow urine and stool, yellow and greasy coating, thin and rapid pulse.

Syndrome of qi stagnation and blood stasis

Acupoint selection: The main points on the Liver Meridian of Ren, Daimai, and Zujueyin are selected, and the acupoints of Daimai, Qihai, Zhongji, and Diaphragm are also selected. Moxibustion is performed at Yu, Ligou, Xuehai and Shenshu points.

Benefits: Moxibustion on the above acupoints can regulate lower abdominal distension and dull pain caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, lumbosacral soreness, heavy vaginal discharge, white color, constipation, pale red tongue or petechiae, Symptoms include white or greasy coating, stringy and thin pulse or delayed wetness.

6. Precautions for moxibustion

1. It is best to drink a glass of warm water before moxibustion, which is higher than body temperature. After moxibustion, be sure to add a cup of hot water of about 60 degrees, which may burn your mouth a little. During moxibustion, it is most taboo to drink cold water and eat cold rice, as it is like removing the fire from moxibustion.

2. If it is not a rheumatic disease, a cold disease, or a postpartum wind disease, you can take cold water 30 minutes after moxibustion, but in principle, do not rush to wash your hands with cold water. If you want to wash your hands immediately after moxibustion, you hope to use hot water, which is higher than body temperature, around 50 degrees.

3. It is not suitable to have sex immediately after moxibustion during pregnancy preparation. At this time, the environment of the uterus and fallopian tube is still very hot, which is not conducive to the survival of sperm. It is best to have intercourse 24-48 hours after moxibustion. At this time, the environment of the uterus and fallopian tube is suitable for sperm implantation and survival.

4. Moxibustion is not suitable for people who are too hungry or full, especially those with gastrointestinal diseases.

5. Feelings of great sadness, great joy, or great anger will lead to unstable emotions, and the effect of moxibustion will be compromised.

6. The quality of moxa depends on the therapeutic effect. Generally, for direct moxibustion, you must use excellent moxa velvet, which will not hurt the meridians, will not dry out, is relatively soft, and is easy to ignite.

7. If you are doing moxibustion with ginger or garlic for a long time, you must use fresh ginger and fresh garlic to keep it fresh.

8. If there are acupuncture points on the upper, lower and front sides, moxibustion should be done on the yang meridian first, then the yin meridian, the upper part first, then the lower part, that is, the back first, then the chest and abdomen, the head and body first, and then the limbs. , proceed in sequence.

9. The acupuncture points for moxibustion should also be used from few to most, and the heat should be gradually adapted. Generally, moxibustion is performed in the morning and afternoon. If you don’t have time, you can apply moxibustion at night, especially for patients with insomnia, before going to bed to help them sleep.

10. Can you take a shower immediately after moxibustion? If it is hot water, you can take a shower immediately, but it is best to wait 20-30 minutes before taking a shower. At this time, the meridians are basically in a state of repair after moxibustion, and the heat after moxibustion is gradually evaporated and utilized. At this time, use hot water Taking a bath will feel very comfortable.

11. Reactions to moxibustion include fever, thirst, internal heat, itchy skin, and some may include rash, fatigue, constipation, yellow urine, sweating, toothache, tinnitus, and discomfort in the female private parts. Generally do not panic if you experience regular bleeding, general discomfort, etc. If you continue moxibustion, these symptoms will disappear. At this time, you can moxibustion Zusanli to induce the downward fire. You can also drink more water. If necessary, stop moxibustion or moxibustion every other day. Such symptoms will disappear soon.

12. When first inhaled, some people will feel obvious burning and pain. This is because the meridians are blocked and a large amount of heat cannot be dissipated quickly. If the meridians are unblocked, they rarely feel Pain, only a warm and comfortable feeling. People with severe cold and dampness in the body will have a small area of ??water at the moxibustion site. People with less cold and dampness in their bodies will only sweat at the moxibustion site.

13. During the process of warm moxibustion, you may have stomach growling, excessive farts, chills, loose stools, etc. These are all signs of the dissolution of cold condensation in the body and are normal excretion. Disease response should be adhered to.

14. If you feel upset during moxibustion at Zhongwan point, you should check whether the position of the moxibustion bag is high. If not, you should stop moxibustion.

15. Some people eat while taking moxibustion, which is not good. First, you don’t know the nature of the food you eat? Whether it is cold or warm, if you moxibustion while eating during the moxibustion process, it will also be a challenge for stomach qi.

16. As long as the effect of exhausting smoke at home is not good, don’t do it reluctantly, because mugwort significantly dilates blood vessels, and breathing in too much smoke will make people tired and weak. Therefore, when smoking moxa sticks, you must do it in a place with good smoke exhaust effect, which can treat diseases without causing discomfort to the body due to smoke choking.

17. If you just want to care for your health, it is recommended that the moxibustion time should be 15 minutes. If you want to treat a disease, the time should be 20-30 minutes, mainly depending on the severity and length of the condition. Moxibustion for too long is also bad for the meridians.

18. After moxibustion, no matter in winter or summer, you should pay attention to keep the acupuncture points that have just been moxibustion warm. For example, even in summer, do not go out in shorts immediately after moxibustion for three miles, especially outside. Windy or rainy days are humid, which can easily cause cold air to invade the acupuncture points.

19. It is forbidden for pregnant women. Warm moxibustion is prohibited on acutely injured and inflamed areas. It is not advisable to perform warm moxibustion within one hour after a meal. Moxibustion is prohibited if you are too hungry, too full, or drunk.

20. The diet after warm moxibustion should be light, greasy, raw and cold food is not suitable. Do not wash your hands or take a bath with cold water within half an hour after warm moxibustion. Drink more warm water than usual to help eliminate toxins from the body.

21. During moxibustion, pay attention to skin changes at any time and adjust the temperature to prevent burns.

22. Do not wash your hands or take a bath with cold water within half an hour after warm moxibustion. Drink more warm water than usual to help eliminate toxins from the body.