Moxibustion is risky
In the article "Moxibustion Treats Frailty", the great doctor Mr. Yue Meizhong wrote down the precautions clearly and with full sense of responsibility. In the current moxibustion industry, micro-businessmen who make quick money often lack training in the basic knowledge of moxibustion. They simplify moxibustion and just tear it up and stick it on. In fact, moxibustion still has risks. For example, if a person with ascites develops moxibustion sores, it may cause big trouble. "Mengxi Bi Tan" records that a warrior in a certain army practiced violent skills, which caused severe sores that could not be cured and died in less than three days. Therefore, today we publish the 15 main principles of moxibustion, hoping that moxibustion friends will be familiar with them and practice them.
Shen Kuo's "Mengxi Bi Tan" records: "In April of the Guichou Year of Shaoxi (AD 1193), Ezhou Tongjian suddenly suffered from back pain...he ordered him to pound garlic moxa and spread it on several sides. All over the back, the fire burned out and the swelling settled. However, the warriors in the medical team practiced rough techniques, and the moxibustion area was very wide. This is a barbaric act of abusing moxibustion, which actually kills the patient alive. Of course, after this tragic accident that resulted in human life, in the 800 years since then, no medical accidents involving direct moxibustion have been recorded in the literature (in some contemporary medical magazines, reports of medical accidents involving acupuncture can be seen) , but there is no news of accidents using moxibustion). This shows that direct moxibustion itself is very safe. However, safety does not mean that it does not have its own operating principles. Based on many years of moxibustion therapy practice, the author has summarized 15 health care principles of moxibustion therapy.
The first rule: Be quiet and peaceful when performing moxibustion. Whether a doctor is performing moxibustion on a patient or an ordinary person is performing self-care moxibustion on a daily basis, the first step is to concentrate on it and use both hands and eyes. Do not take the process of moxibustion lightly or hastily to prevent poor moxibustion and damage to the skin.
The second rule: pay attention to the air temperature and safety. When applying moxibustion, there is inevitably a smell of smoke and moxa. Aiben has a fragrant smell. Some people like to smell it, while others find it unpleasant. Therefore, under the condition of avoiding the wind, you can open the windows to change the air and keep it fresh. You should take off your clothes when performing moxibustion, and pay special attention to the indoor temperature and internal and external barriers. Especially during the severe cold in winter and the scorching heat in summer, you should pay more attention to comfort. Moxibustion can easily cause fire to burn the skin and clothes, so you should handle it with care and beware of fire. Required items are required for use, such as a chair for sitting on moxibustion, a bed for lying on, various moxibustion materials, incense for lighting, etc. must be prepared in advance.
The third rule: Pay attention to the quality of moxibustion materials. The thickness of moxa velvet is closely related to moxibustion and must be carefully considered. Especially for direct moxibustion, very fine moxa velvet must be used. It is best to buy finished products, store them for a long time, and keep them secretly. Because moxa velvet is most susceptible to moisture, it should be dried in the sun before use so that it can be ignited. The moxa rolls should be thick, strong, even, and kept dry.
The fourth rule: the posture must be correct. "Qianjin Prescription" says: "All moxibustion methods must be straight, and the limbs must not be tilted. During moxibustion, there is a fear that the acupuncture points are not correct, which will not be helpful and will only break the skin, flesh and ears. If you sit down, do the moxibustion in a sitting position, and if you lie down, do the moxibustion. Moxibustion..." It can be seen that the application of moxibustion requires very high posture. Generally speaking, you need to sit upright during moxibustion, even when moxibustion is done below the knees. Direct moxibustion requires repeated moxibustion. Therefore, a good foundation must be laid the first time, otherwise the acupoints will not be accurate and if you change them again, you will have to start moxibustion from the head again. If acupuncture points are found to be inaccurate during moxibustion, they should be corrected at any time.
The fifth principle: moxibustion and disinfection. When applying moxibustion to the skin, disinfection requirements are generally less stringent. However, when performing direct moxibustion, 75% alcohol cotton balls should be used to disinfect and wipe clean, and the area should be larger. This can prevent skin ulceration and infection after moxibustion. As for the raw materials for moxibustion, they do not need to be sterilized, as long as the moxa is dried in the sun.
The sixth principle: treatment of moxibustion sores. With direct moxibustion, moxibustion sores such as blistering, scabbing, and ulceration often occur. In order to prevent friction, protect the scab, and prevent infection, if necessary, it can be covered with sterile dressing or anti-inflammatory plaster, uncovered during moxibustion, and then covered again after moxibustion; if infection occurs, anti-inflammatory ointment or Jishengyuhong ointment can be applied. Generally, the ulcer is not very large, so you can just let it take its course and scab over.
The seventh rule: Pay attention to acupuncture points and areas where moxibustion is prohibited. Although moxibustion can be applied to any part of the body, moxa cone moxibustion cannot be performed randomly without considering the acupuncture points. Moxibustion must be performed according to the selected acupoints. For the face and back of the head, direct moxibustion should not be used to avoid leaving moxibustion marks. In case moxibustion is not possible, use a very small moxibustion stick or moxa roll warm moxibustion method. In addition, direct moxibustion should be avoided as much as possible on subcutaneous veins.
The eighth principle: prevention and treatment of halo-moxibustion. Although moxibustion fainting is rare, symptoms such as dizziness, dizziness, nausea, pale face, thin pulse and cold hands, lowered blood pressure, palpitation, sweating, and even fainting may also occur. These symptoms are mostly caused by first-time moxibustion, fasting fatigue, fear, weakness, improper posture, too large moxibustion sticks, excessive stimulation, etc. Therefore, once discovered, the moxibustion should be stopped immediately and the patient should lie down. Emergency moxibustion at Zusanli can be solved in a few minutes and is generally not very dangerous.
Principle 9: Maintenance during moxibustion. During the entire process of moxibustion, you should be optimistic and happy, abstain from sexual desire, avoid overexertion, and eat a light diet, preferably a vegetarian diet, which can help with the curative effect. There is a formula for recuperation after moxibustion, which those who are interested can follow: "After moxibustion, you must avoid wind and cold, and be careful about your daily life; avoid raw, cold, and mellow foods, and a vegetarian diet is most suitable."
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The tenth rule: Don’t rush for results when applying moxibustion. When using moxibustion, the moxa stick should be smaller, so as not to cause pain or fear to yourself or the patient. Modern acupuncture experts agree Mr. An advocated: “Don’t use too many moxibustion points, and use enough heat to distribute the Qi evenly. "That is to say, there should not be too many moxibustion points, the heat should be sufficient, the fire should be even, and the moxibustion should not be violent and make people intolerable. In addition, one must have a clear understanding that only long-term moxibustion can achieve good results.
The eleventh rule: Moxibustion can be applied in the morning or afternoon, and there is no need to avoid it on cloudy or sunny days. For insomnia, moxibustion can be performed at any time. Moxibustion should be continued for a period of time after bleeding has stopped. To avoid recurrence. In addition, moxibustion can be performed according to the usual time of onset. 12. There are generally no side effects of moxibustion. However, due to different physical conditions and symptoms, starting moxibustion may cause fever. Generally, there is no need to worry about reactions such as fatigue, dry mouth, and general discomfort. They will disappear if you continue to apply moxibustion. If necessary, extend the course of moxibustion. If symptoms such as thirst, constipation, and yellow urine occur, you can take Chinese medicine plus miso liquid decoction. 15 grams each of Rehmannia glutinosa, winter wheat, Radix Yuanshen, and Cistanche deserticola, decocted in water and taken.
Rule 13: Take a bath after moxibustion. If the moxibustion is not purulent, you can take a normal bath. If there is a moxibustion sore, take a bath. You should be careful about the sore surface, do not soak it for too long, and be careful not to wash off the moxibustion scab.
Rule 14: Principles of moxibustion acupoints. After moxibustion on the upper acupoints, it is necessary to moxibustion on the lower acupoints to draw down the heat. For systemic and visceral diseases, or for body-building moxibustion alone, it is necessary to moxibustion the acupoints on both sides. Of course, the acupoints on the Ren and Du meridians are naturally selected as single acupoints. When first applying moxibustion, you must pay attention to the amount of stimulation. The general principle is: the number of moxa sticks is small first and then large, and gradually increases. Do not apply moxibustion in large doses suddenly.
The 15th rule. : Do not apply too much moxibustion. Generally, a moxibustion sore should be the same as a vaccinia sore, so it should not be too big. Therefore, the sore should always be controlled to be larger than a soybean (white bean). Pay attention to the amount of moxibustion and the frequency of moxibustion, and control it yourself. Don't overdose.