In ancient times, there were many records of "moxibustion on the navel" promoting health and longevity. Health moxibustion can be performed using "moxa rolls" or "moxa sticks". Among them, using moxa sticks to moxibustion the navel is a highly practical health treatment method in daily life. So how is moxa stick moxibustion done specifically for the navel? What are the benefits?
We can light one end of the moxa stick (available in traditional Chinese medicine stores) and place it on the skin 2-3 centimeters away from the navel for a duration of 10-15 minutes. Because moxa sticks themselves have the function of warming up meridians, regulating qi, and dispelling cold, using them to moxibustion on Shenque can have a dual effect of stimulating acupoints and warming moxa.
Ai Zhu "moxibustion is a type of moxibustion made from Ai Rong, which is a large bean shaped" pagoda "shaped Ai granule. It is placed on a skin acupoint and ignited, or placed under the" pagoda "with ginger slices or salt powder. It is called ginger separated moxibustion or salt separated moxibustion.
The salt and ginger separated health moxibustion method for Shenque acupoint can be performed at intervals of about 10 times a month, preferably at 9 o'clock every night; Generally, 3-5 sticks of moxibustion can be used each time, which means lighting 3-5 small "pagodas". Each time, the degree should be felt to be warm, comfortable, and slightly red.
Moxibustion of this acupoint can enhance the activity of NK cells, thereby achieving the effect of disease resistance, strengthening the body, and promoting health. It has the functions of warming yang, solidifying detoxification, relieving stagnation, and tonifying the middle and regulating qi. In "Introduction to Medicine," it is said: "Without medicine or needles, moxibustion is necessary. Patients with hypertension or those who are prone to developing sores or hunger, as well as those who are within 2 hours after meals, should avoid moxibustion.
When moxibustion at Shenque, if not careful, it may burn the local skin, so we can also use hot water bags for hot compress instead of moxibustion. But the water temperature should not be too high, just feel warm and comfortable. If the temperature of the water bag drops during the hot compress period, it should be replaced immediately. You must pay attention to these small details. Wishing you good health.
