1. Moxibustion at Hegu point to eliminate dampness
Hegu point is the main switch of the large intestine meridian, and there is a saying that "the face gathers the grain". When the facial skin has red blood, moxibustion at Hegu point can have a good relief effect.
Hegu point has the functions of ascending and descending turbidity, and promoting qi and blood circulation, but strong stimulation should not be given to people with poor health, especially to pregnant women.
Acupoint selection: The horizontal stripes of the first joint of one hand's thumb are facing the edge of the tiger's mouth of the other hand, and the thumb is flexed and pressed, where the fingertip points.
Manipulation: Moxibustion is 3-5cm away from the acupoints until the acupoints are warm and slightly red, and 1 times is a course of treatment. Moxibustion lasts for 1-15 minutes each time, once a day.
2. Moxibustion at Zusanli point to eliminate dampness
Zusanli point is located at the lower 3 inches of the external knee and around the lateral finger of the tibia. Moxibustion can be done for 1-15 minutes, and it needs to be persisted for a period of time, and the effect of eliminating dampness can be seen soon.
3. Moxibustion at Fenglong point to eliminate dampness
Fenglong point is located at the midpoint of the outside of the calf, where the muscles are bulging, and the effect is better for this point to eliminate dampness. Moxibustion for 15 minutes a day can effectively strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.
4. Moxibustion at Jiexi point to eliminate dampness
Jiexi point is located at the concave point of instep and ankle joint movement. This acupoint is an acupoint for eliminating phlegm and dampness all over the body, which has a good effect on relieving edema of lower limbs. Moxibustion on Jiexi point for 15 minutes every day for a period of time can get rid of dampness well.
5. Moxibustion of Guanyuan point to eliminate dampness
Guanyuan point is located 3 inches below the umbilicus and belongs to the point of health care. Long-term moxibustion or moxibustion at Guanyuan point is helpful to regulate qi and blood, tonify kidney and solidify essence. Moxibustion can be used for 1-15 minutes every day, which can help to eliminate dampness.
6. Moxibustion for removing dampness at Zhongwan point
Zhongwan point is located at the midline of abdomen and 4 inches above umbilicus. Moxibustion for 1-15 minutes every day can effectively relieve the symptoms of stomach discomfort and help to eliminate dampness.
7. Moxibustion at Quchi point to eliminate dampness
Quchi point is the confluence of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming, which means that the pulse gas reaches here from the extremities, and it is the grandest, just like the water flowing into the sea. Quchi point has the effects of dispelling rheumatism, regulating qi and blood, improving numbness in hands and chest, and improving peripheral blood circulation.
Acupoint selection: the lateral end of elbow transverse stripes when elbow is flexed. Manipulation: Use moxa stick moxibustion once a day for 1 minutes each time.
8. Moxibustion at Yinbai point to eliminate dampness
Important points of spleen meridian. Two meridians closely related to digestion, the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming and the Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin, respectively circulate and intersect at the Yinbai point at the inner end of the big toe of foot.
acupoint selection: on the inner side of the toe, .1 inch away from the toenail angle. Manipulation: moxa stick moxibustion for 5-2 minutes.
9. Contraindications to moxibustion
1. Don't apply moxibustion to areas with thin skin, little muscle and muscle mass, the lumbosacral region and lower abdomen of pregnant women, nipples of men and women, female private parts and testicles. In addition, do not directly moxibustion the joints. In addition, don't moxibustion at the big blood vessels and the heart. The eyeball belongs to the face, and don't moxibustion.
2. All exposed parts, such as the face, should not be directly moxibustion, so as to prevent the formation of scars and affect the appearance.
3. Extreme fatigue, hunger, satiety, drunkenness, sweating, and emotional instability should be avoided.
4. Avoid moxibustion during certain infectious diseases, high fever, coma and convulsion, or when the body is extremely exhausted and thin.
5. People who have no self-control ability, such as mental patients, should avoid moxibustion.
The above introduces some precautions and contraindications of moxibustion for everyone. Before choosing moxibustion, you should first see if your body is suitable for moxibustion and go to a regular place for moxibustion.