The efficacy and function of moxibustion of mugwort

Mugwort is a Chinese herbal medicine often used in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It is widely distributed in Asia and Europe and is a very powerful medicinal material. The whole body of mugwort can be used as medicine, and it has the effects of invigorating qi, activating blood circulation, and removing dampness. In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion of mugwort is a common treatment method for diseases caused by dampness and cold, and has a far-reaching influence at home and abroad. So, what are the effects and functions of moxibustion of wormwood?

1. Warming the meridians and promoting qi and blood circulation

Moxibustion is warm in nature and can warm the body and activate blood circulation. It is beneficial for the elderly who suffer from meridian blockage, limb movement disorders, joint pain, and hemiplegia caused by stroke.

2. Restore Yang and restore pulse to warm the middle and dispel cold

Moxibustion on Zhongwan, Qihai, Guanyuan, Zusanli, Shenshu and other acupoints can improve symptoms such as diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, indigestion, abdominal distension and pain, as well as impotence, spermatorrhea, leucorrhea, frequent urination at night caused by insufficient vital fire and cold kidney yang.

3. Harmonize the Ying and Wei, raise Yang and replenish Qi

Warm moxibustion on the Feishu, Dazhui, Zusanli and other acupoints has a regulating effect on weak Wei Yang, loose pores, frequent colds or coughs, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. It can strengthen the physical constitution and tighten the skin to prevent colds, asthma, etc.; moxibustion on Baihui, Zhongwan, Zusanli, etc. can raise yang and replenish qi for gastroptosis, kidney ptosis, rectal prolapse, etc. caused by sinking of qi in the middle.

4. Replenishing the primordial yang to prevent diseases

In autumn and winter, frequent moxibustion of the Qihai, Guanyuan, Mingmen, Zhongwan, Zusanli and other acupoints can strengthen the Yuanyang, regulate the spleen and stomach, and prevent diseases; moxibustion of the Zusanli, Qihai and other acupoints can reduce blood coagulation, stimulate the circulation of Qi, dredge the meridians, and prevent cerebral thrombosis. Moxibustion on Zusanli and Xuanzhong points with ginger has a blood pressure lowering effect. For middle-aged and elderly people with hypertension who suddenly feel numbness in their fingers and toes, quickly moxibustion the above two points can prevent the occurrence of stroke. Moxibustion has the effects of warming the meridians, dispersing cold evil, removing dampness and relieving pain. Regular moxibustion has a good effect on all patients who are affected by wind, cold and dampness, who have blocked the meridians and suffer from pain due to blockage, as well as those who are elderly and weak, have qi and blood deficiency, and suffer from severe cold and dampness and suffer from low back pain, abdominal pain, etc.

5. Promote blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain

Moxibustion can disperse cold stagnation. For example, it can dissipate unripe carbuncles and quickly burst ripe ones. For the elderly, weak, and those with insufficient Qi and blood whose wounds have not healed for a long time, it can help the wounds heal and regenerate tissue. It is reported that moxibustion can also increase white blood cell levels, enhance phagocytic ability and reduce inflammatory exudation.