What are the benefits of moxibustion on the navel

Moxibustion is a branch of acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine theory. Mainstream acupuncture uses silver needles to pierce acupoints to treat diseases, while moxibustion uses burning mugwort to pierce acupoints. This is the biggest difference between acupuncture and moxibustion. Moxibustion has many benefits. Long-term moxibustion can relax the meridians, prevent infectious diseases, and eliminate dampness and cold. So, what are the benefits of moxibustion on the navel?

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, produce clear and reduce turbid

Moxibustion on the navel can strengthen the spleen and stomach functions, make the rising yang rise and the turbid yin descend, so as to strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, harmonize the stomach and reduce adverse reactions. Used for stomachache, nausea, fullness, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

2. Regulate the three burners, promote diuresis and reduce swelling

Moxibustion on the navel can stimulate the gasification function of the triple energizer, make the qi flow smoothly, dredge the meridian tunnels, promote metabolism and reduce fat. Used to treat urinary problems, ascites, edema, obesity, etc.

3. Regulate Chong and Ren meridians, warm and nourish the lower abdomen

Chong is the sea of ​​blood, Ren governs the fetus, and Chong, Ren and Du meridians are closely related to reproduction and women's menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, moxibustion on the navel can regulate Chong and Ren meridians, regulate Qi and nourish blood, consolidate menstruation and stabilize the fetus. It is clinically used to treat women's menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, metrorrhagia, infertility, chloasma, and dull complexion.

4. Promote blood circulation, relieve pain

The navel connects to all the meridians. Applying warm medicine behind the navel can dredge the meridians, activate the collaterals, regulate qi and blood, and achieve the effect of “no pain if the meridians are unblocked”. It is suitable for intestinal paralysis, arthritis, numbness of hands and feet and various pains.

5. Retain sweat and strengthen the exterior, astringe essence and replenish deficiency

Moxibustion on the navel can condense the body's essence, qi, spirit, and body fluid, regulate the balance of yin and yang in the internal organs, adjust the physical constitution, regulate the flow of qi and blood, and promote the flow of defense and nourishment, thus helping people fall asleep. It is commonly used clinically to treat spontaneous sweating, night sweats, leucorrhea, chronic diarrhea, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, palpitations, insomnia, etc.

6. Prevent diseases, maintain youthfulness, maintain health and prolong life

The navel is the root of innate life and the residence of acquired energy. It is an important acupoint for strengthening the body and maintaining health. Umbilical therapy can enhance the body's disease resistance, activate cells, moisturize the skin, and tighten the skin. It has the functions of nourishing the spleen and kidney, improving the essence and qi, and resisting aging and maintaining youthfulness. It is used for various diseases of deficiency and fatigue, neurasthenia and prevention and health care, rejuvenation and longevity.