The main functions of moxibustion on the belly button:

The belly button is also called Shenque point in traditional Chinese medicine.

The main functions of moxibustion on the belly button are as follows:

1. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery, anal prolapse and other intestinal diseases.

2. Stroke syndrome and collapse.

3. Edema and difficulty urinating.

Empirical Application

It is commonly used in modern times to treat gastritis, enteritis, dysentery, urinary retention, etc.

Paired with Guanyuan, it is mainly used to treat persistent diarrhea, bowel sounds and abdominal pain.

Guanyuan's counterweight moxibustion is mainly used to treat stroke syndrome.

"Ma's Warming Moxibustion Method": To resuscitate patients with coma due to cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral thrombosis, moxibustion on this point must be carried out for a long time. Chronic diseases, no matter what the symptoms are, are mostly suitable for moxibustion. It is also effective in treating acute diseases, as it can help protect the vitality. "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Zisheng Jing": If the patient is unconscious due to stroke, acute moxibustion in the navel will be effective. Banned needles.

Methods of moxibustion on the navel:

1. Use moxa sticks or moxa sticks to ignite and use hand-held moxibustion method to moxibustion directly above the navel.

2. Nowadays, there are also specialized moxibustion devices, such as Renai patch, which can be directly lit and applied to the navel for moxibustion.