Moxibustion

What is Moxibustion

Moxibustion, a harmonious convergence of traditional Chinese wisdom and the rhythms of nature, is a holistic health secret that combines the right time, place, and human harmony. By applying heat to specific meridians and acupuncture points, Moxibustion invigorates qi and expels dampness, helping to prevent and treat diseases while strengthening the body. Moxibustion not only warms yang, dispels cold, and unblocks meridians to alleviate various types of pain, but it is also highly effective for respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis and asthma. Additionally, it enhances spleen and stomach function, regulates qi and blood, and improves digestive system health. By boosting the body’s constitution and immune system, Moxibustion acts as a guardian of health. Furthermore, Moxibustion promotes beauty, longevity, and health.

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Benefits of Moxibustion:

Respiratory System Diseases: Asthma, chronic cough, allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, chronic pharyngitis, susceptibility to colds due to qi deficiency, and post-COVID physical weakness.
Digestive System Diseases: Chronic gastritis, chronic enteritis, gastrointestinal dysfunction, indigestion, acid reflux, chronic diarrhea, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Pain Conditions: Rheumatic and rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, cervical spondylosis, shoulder periarthritis, lower back and leg pain.
Gynecological, Obstetric, and Pediatric Conditions: Lower abdominal cold with menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, postpartum pain, age-related urinary incontinence, and nocturnal enuresis in children.
Sub-Health Conditions with Qi Deficiency and Cold-Damp Symptoms: Cold intolerance due to yang deficiency, low immunity, fatigue syndrome.
Metabolic Syndrome: Obesity, aging intervention.

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Precautions of using Moxibustion San Fu Patch:

Patients with severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney, hematologic diseases, or tumors.
Pregnant, those in their menstrual period with heavy bleeding, individuals with bleeding disorders, recent febrile illnesses, or those with symptoms of yin deficiency and internal heat.
Individuals with highly sensitive skin to medications, those with skin infections or scar tissue at the site of application, or those experiencing allergic reactions.
For infants and young children under three years old, whose skin is delicate and prone to burns, it is advisable to be cautious with Moxibustion treatment. For young children who require Moxibustion, the application time should be around half an hour.

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If I Missed Moxibustion During the Dog Days of Summer, Can I Still Get Treatment in Other Seasons?

Moxibustion is a versatile therapy that can be adapted to different seasons and individual constitutions to achieve optimal health and therapeutic effects. Each season offers unique benefits for Moxibustion:

Spring: As everything revives and the body’s yang energy starts to rise, the lingering spring chill can make one susceptible to wind-cold invasions. Moxibustion during this time can help disperse wind and cold, regulate qi, and prevent and alleviate cold-related illnesses such as wind-cold flu and allergic rhinitis.
Summer: With hot weather and the body’s yang energy at its peak, summer is an ideal time for Moxibustion. Particularly during the Dog Days of Summer, Moxibustion aligns with the “treat winter diseases in summer” concept, effectively treating cold-related and chronic conditions, and aiding in regulating spleen and stomach functions, as well as promoting digestion and absorption.
Autumn: The dry climate can lead to internal dryness, causing symptoms like dry skin and throat discomfort. Moxibustion can moisten dryness, nourish the lungs, generate fluids, and regulate the body’s yin-yang balance to enhance lung function and immunity, thus preventing respiratory conditions common in autumn.
Winter: Cold weather can weaken the body’s resistance and make it prone to cold invasions. Moxibustion helps to warm and supplement yang, expel cold, and strengthen kidney qi, thereby improving cold resistance and maintaining overall health.