Moxibustion is a common way of health preservation in traditional Chinese medicine. Many health centers still retain moxibustion. When we practice moxibustion, many people experience various problems in their bodies, such as red spots or itching. Is this normal? Next, let's take a look at the anti disease reactions after moxibustion.
1. Fever reaction
Fever reaction is one of the severe systemic reactions. It often appears after the self rehabilitation function is fully utilized, indicating strong qi and blood, enhanced physical fitness, and a turning point from quantitative to qualitative changes in the body. Generally, there is a high fever reaction with a body temperature of 39-40 degrees Celsius, which lasts for about a week. For a few patients with low-grade fever, the reaction lasts for more than ten days or even one to two months when the body temperature is between 37.5 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
2. Reactions related to phlegm and dampness discharge
The discharge of phlegm and dampness is often accompanied by coughing and vomiting, increased phlegm, vomiting, phlegm or saliva, abdominal pain, diarrhea, watery stools, and sticky stools. Swelling of the head, face, limbs, half of the body, and even the whole body, difficulty urinating or frequent cloudy and pungent urination, local or whole body cold sweat, sticky sweat. The moxibustion sensation can shift from the initial dull type to the sensitive type.
3. Reactions related to the discharge of blood stasis
Blood stasis trapped in the meridians on the surface of the body is discharged in the form of petechiae, while in the gastrointestinal tract, it is mostly excreted as dark brown or dark black stool. Stagnation in the heart and lungs is mainly caused by blood clots with blood streaks in the phlegm. Stagnation in the uterus is often discharged with menstrual blood, and there may even be tissue lumps or rotten flesh inside. People with hemorrhoids may temporarily experience rectal bleeding, which is very dark in color.
4. Reactions related to expelling heat, evil, and toxins
The elimination of heat and evil toxins often manifests as itching, swelling, fever, eczema with red spots and itching, papules on the face or body, or pus filled bumps that have appeared a long time ago and are now starting again, or reactions such as burning and burning during urination and defecation. Don't worry, as long as it is completely eliminated.
The above is the encyclopedia's introduction to the related content of the disease response after moxibustion. In short, moxibustion is a popular treatment and medical method for many people nowadays. It is important to have a positive attitude towards the various reactions that occur in the body after moxibustion. If necessary, consult a doctor and avoid taking medication indiscriminately. I hope this article can be helpful to everyone.
