What are the precautions of moxibustion?

The precautions of moxibustion mainly include the following aspects:

Environment and preparation

Maintain air circulation: moxibustion will produce smoke, it is necessary to ensure that the environment is well ventilated to prevent smoke accumulation causing suffocation or air pollution.

Choose the right moxa sticks: high-quality moxa sticks should be selected to ensure the effect and safety of moxibustion.

Second, the operation process

Concentration: moxibustion should focus attention to avoid burns, especially for people with dull skin and children, adults should assist in sensing temperature.

Control temperature and time: at the beginning of moxibustion, the temperature should not be too high, and the time of each moxibustion should not be too long, so as not to burn the skin. In general, each moxibustion time is appropriate for 15 minutes to 20 minutes, but the specific needs to be adjusted according to the individual situation and the nature of the disease.

Choose the right points: It is necessary to choose the right points for moxibustion under the guidance of professional doctors, and avoid choosing at will, so as not to harm important organs or affect health.

No moxibustion in special parts: Moxibustion is not recommended for skin exposed parts such as face, hands, etc., and special parts such as nipples, perineum, testicles, etc. Moxibustion should also be avoided in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral part of women during pregnancy to avoid abortion.

Three, moxibustion after care

Keep warm and avoid wind: After moxibustion, pay attention to keep warm and avoid being exposed to wind, especially in winter, do not touch cold water to avoid cold air entering the body.

Observe skin changes: Observe skin changes after moxibustion, such as small blisters or skin allergies, should be treated in time.

Diet conditioning: After moxibustion, pay attention to diet conditioning, avoid eating cold, spicy, greasy and other foods, so as not to affect the effect of moxibustion or cause physical discomfort.

4. Taboo for special groups

Pregnant women: Pregnant women should avoid moxibustion, especially in the abdomen and lumbosacral region, so as not to cause adverse effects on the fetus.

Women during menstruation: when the amount of menstruation is large, it is not appropriate to moxibustion on the abdomen, so as not to aggravate bleeding.

Patients with serious heart disease: Patients with serious heart disease should avoid moxibustion to avoid heart discomfort caused by stimulation.

V. Other precautions

Avoid excessive fatigue, drunkenness, excessive fullness, and sweating when moxibustion: Moxibustion in these states may increase the burden on the body or cause discomfort.

Maintain emotional stability during moxibustion: Avoid anger or excessive emotional fluctuations, so as not to affect the effect of moxibustion or aggravate qi and blood stasis.

Proper rest after moxibustion: you may feel tired or sleepy after moxibustion, and you should rest properly to recover your strength.

In short, moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, needs to follow certain precautions and contraindications during operation to ensure its safety and effectiveness. If you have any questions or discomfort, you should consult a professional doctor for advice.