The Yin-Yang Balance Moxibustion originates from classical traditions and is guided by the “Yin-Yang Theory”. It targets the patient’s constitution and disease state, applying moxibustion with ginger at specific points during different seasons to achieve the effects of warming Yang, unblocking meridians, nurturing the source, and harmonizing Yin and Yang. This innovative moxibustion technique includes warming the middle and dispelling dampness moxibustion, nurturing the source and solidifying the foundation moxibustion, warming the kidneys and warming the uterus moxibustion/warming the kidneys and solidifying essence moxibustion, tonifying the lungs and benefiting Qi moxibustion, strengthening the spleen and regulating Qi moxibustion, and warming Yang and benefiting the kidneys moxibustion.
Definition and Indications of Yin-Yang Balance Moxibustion
Definition
1. warming the middle and dispelling dampness moxibustion: Centered on the Zhongwan (Middle Cavity) point, moxibustion is applied within a circular area of 8-10 cm radius to warm the middle, disperse cold, and harmonize the stomach. It is suitable for conditions of spleen deficiency with excess dampness, such as spleen deficiency with damp obstruction type obesity and deficiency-cold type stomach pain.
2. nurturing the source and solidifying the foundation moxibustion: Centered on the Shenque (Spirit Gate) point, moxibustion is applied within a circular area of 8-10 cm radius to nurture the source, replenish deficiency, and solidify the foundation. It is suitable for conditions of insufficient vital energy and spleen-kidney Qi deficiency, such as spleen Qi deficiency type chronic fatigue syndrome and heart-spleen deficiency type insomnia.
3. warming the kidneys and warming the uterus moxibustion/warming the kidneys and solidifying essence moxibustion: Centered on the Guanyuan (Gate of Origin) point, moxibustion is applied within a circular area of 8-10 cm radius. For women, it warms the kidneys, regulates menstruation, and warms the uterus to dispel stasis; for men, it warms the kidneys, strengthens Yang, and nurtures essence. It is suitable for conditions of kidney Yang deficiency and Qi deficiency with blood stasis, such as cold-congealing blood stasis type menstrual disorders, kidney deficiency with cold type infertility, kidney Qi instability/type lower jiao stasis type urinary incontinence, and kidney essence deficiency type infertility.
4. tonifying the lungs and benefiting Qi moxibustion: Moxibustion is applied in the area formed from the Dazhui (Great Vertebra) point to the bilateral Jianjing (Shoulder Well) points and from the bilateral Jianjing points to the Ge Guan (Diaphragm Gate) point to tonify the lungs, disperse cold, and warm Yang to benefit Qi. It is suitable for conditions of lung Qi deficiency and spleen-lung Qi deficiency, such as wind-cold obstructing the lungs type chronic cough and spleen-lung Qi deficiency type susceptibility.
5. strengthening the spleen and regulating Qi moxibustion: Moxibustion is applied in the area formed from the bilateral Gai Shu (Diaphragm Shu) points to the Qi Hai Shu (Sea of Qi Shu) point and from the bilateral Hun Men (Soul Gate) points to the Wei Cang (Stomach Store) point to strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, and regulate Qi. It is suitable for conditions of liver Qi stagnation and spleen deficiency, such as liver Qi invading the spleen type gastrointestinal dysfunction, spleen-stomach deficiency type diarrhea, and constipation.
6. warming Yang and benefiting the kidneys moxibustion: Centered on the Mingmen (Gate of Life) point, moxibustion is applied within a circular area of 8-10 cm radius to warm the kidneys, support Yang, and strengthen bones and essence. It is suitable for conditions of kidney Yang deficiency and cold-damp obstruction, such as liver-kidney deficiency, cold-damp obstruction type cervical and lumbar spondylopathy, ankylosing spondylitis, and kidney essence deficiency type aging.
Indications for Respiratory System Diseases, Digestive System Diseases, Urinary-Reproductive System Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases, Bone and Joint Pain Diseases, and Sub-healthy Populations
Regulation of Sub-health States and Symptoms of Deficiency
Such as susceptibility to colds, aversion to cold, cold extremities, lumbar and knee soreness, frequent night urination, mental fatigue, weakness, and insomnia.
Bone and Joint Pain Diseases
Such as cervical and lumbar spondylopathy, knee osteoarthritis, shoulder periarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoporosis.
Respiratory System Diseases
Such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic pharyngitis, and chronic rhinitis.
Urinary-Reproductive System Diseases
Such as female dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities, male nocturnal emissions, impotence, premature ejaculation, and infertility.
Endocrine System Diseases
Such as obesity, hypothyroidism, and female menopausal syndrome.
Therapeutic Characteristics
First Function: Yin-Yang Balance Moxibustion can regulate the imbalance of Yin and Yang in patients. Traditional Chinese Medicine states that all diseases arise from the imbalance of Yin and Yang, thus regulating Yin and Yang is the foundation of treatment, as “when Yin is balanced, Yang is secreted, and the spirit is nourished”.
Second Function: Yin-Yang Balance Moxibustion has the effect of warming the meridians and dispersing cold, which can treat cold-type diseases. Cold diseases require warming treatment, such as pain caused by cold evil obstructing the meridians, dysmenorrhea, and cold-type stomach pain.
Third Function: Yin-Yang Balance Moxibustion can support Yang and solidify collapse, treating collapse syndromes and conditions of insufficient central Qi, such as chronic diarrhea, dysentery, rectal prolapse, and uterine prolapse.
Fourth Function: Moxibustion can invigorate blood and resolve stasis. When blood stagnates, warming it can accelerate blood flow, allowing stasis to dissipate, such as in the treatment of carbuncles and abscesses.
Fifth Function: Moxibustion has preventive and health-preserving effects, stimulating the righteous Qi to enhance resistance, making it particularly suitable for sub-healthy populations in the post-epidemic era.
Department Introduction
The Rehabilitation Center is the promotion center for suitable TCM techniques in Qiaokou District, Hubei Province, relying on Professor Wang Hua’s team from the Acupuncture and Orthopedics College of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine. Integrating internal medicine, acupuncture, massage, external treatments, and modern rehabilitation techniques, our department addresses conditions such as neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, cerebrovascular diseases (such as cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, and vertebrobasilar insufficiency), especially during recovery and sequelae periods, dizziness, cervical spondylopathy, lumbar disc herniation, mild scoliosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, knee osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, shoulder periarthritis, facial paralysis, facial muscle spasms, cerebral palsy, peripheral nerve injuries, traumatic (bone) fracture postoperative rehabilitation, menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, postpartum rehabilitation, chronic gastritis, insomnia, organ massage, dyspepsia, neurogenic tinnitus, sciatica, tennis elbow, fasciitis, piriformis syndrome, postherpetic neuralgia, pediatric massage, and various internal, external, orthopedic, gynecological, otorhinolaryngological, and dermatological diseases. We have summarized a series of effective and stable treatment plans for spinal, orthopedic, and pain diseases with significant therapeutic effects.Current projects include: external herbal application therapy, bloodletting therapy, needling and cupping, acupuncture, massage, herbal fumigation, herbal ion introduction, fire cupping, and other TCM characteristic therapies, as well as rehabilitation functional training, spinal manipulation, exercise therapy, occupational therapy, swallowing therapy, and speech therapy, among other modern rehabilitation techniques.
