The efficacy and contraindications of moxa fumigation

In many ancient novels and historical biographies, there are often records of moxa fumigation, which means burning moxa wool and placing it around the human body to achieve the purpose of medical treatment or health care. In contemporary daily life, the plant moxa is not often seen. However, pharmacies sell finished products made from moxa - moxibustion patches, which have the same health-preserving effects as moxa. Below, the editor will give a detailed introduction to the effects of moxa fumigation.

1. The efficacy of moxa fumigation.

1) Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The process of moxa fumigation will produce medicinal smoke, which has a strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect and can treat hemorrhoids, prostate, blisters, vaginitis, etc.

2) Detoxification and weight loss effect, moxa fumigation helps the blood circulation of the whole body, thereby excreting waste and toxins from the body, and problems such as constipation and fat accumulation will also be improved.

3) Beauty and skin care effect. The moxibustion patch contains vitamins, calcium and other nutrients. The beauty and skin care effect can also be achieved during the moxa fumigation process.

4) Analgesic effect: moxa fumigation can treat abdominal pain, menstrual pain and neuralgia by promoting the circulation of tissue fluid and lower abdominal blood.

5) Contraction effect: after women use moxa fumigation, the contraction of the vagina and uterus can be strengthened. It should be noted that after a woman gives birth, she should not use moxa fumigation until the dirty blood is drained, otherwise it will have any effect.

6) It has the effect of enhancing immunity. Moxa fumigation can increase the body's white blood cell count, thereby accelerating the regeneration rate of acne-affected body cells.

2. Common problems of moxa fumigation.

1) Moxa fumigation is done by using fire, which can easily cause local skin burns. Therefore, moxa fumigation is generally not allowed on skin exposed to the outside, such as the face.

2) Special sensitive areas have not been fumigated with moxa, such as the genitals of men and women, the lumbar spine and lower abdomen of pregnant women, the heart position of the body, eyes and other places that are prone to damage.

3) Although moxa fumigation can have certain health care and medical effects, it will also consume some energy in the process. It should not be carried out when you are too tired, after eating too much, when you are in a bad mood, or after being drunk.

4) Mental patients cannot be fumigated with moxa as it can easily harm themselves.

5) During the illness period, if there are symptoms such as fever, coma, diarrhea, etc., moxa fumigation cannot be carried out.