Article Summary:
It should be decided based on individual circumstances; it can yield good results. If menstrual flow is heavy, moxibustion is not necessary; if it is light, it can be beneficial. This is because moxibustion promotes the flow of Qi and invigorates blood, thus it is primarily recommended for those with light menstrual flow.
The essence of mugwort is used in medicine, ignited by fire.
The burning vapor replaces acupuncture techniques.
The pure Yang energy of mugwort promotes the circulation of the body’s meridians.
Only then can diseases be cured without medication.
Therefore, when medication is ineffective and acupuncture is insufficient, moxibustion must be applied!
“The key to moxibustion is that Qi must arrive to be effective.” The essence of moxibustion lies in applying it to a sensitive area, where a sensation of ‘transmission’ occurs, spreading to other areas, which is referred to as ‘receiving Qi’ in moxibustion. If this sensation occurs, it means ‘Qi has arrived’ and is effective.
01 Can moxibustion be performed during menstruation?
It should be decided based on individual circumstances; it can yield good results. If menstrual flow is heavy, moxibustion is not necessary; if it is light, it can be very beneficial.
02 Is moxibustion effective for light menstrual flow during menstruation?
It is not recommended for heavy flow, but moxibustion is excellent for light flow.
Light menstrual flow generally has two conditions: one is stagnation, and the other is deficiency. Stagnation occurs due to certain reasons, such as cold or damp pathogens, which block the meridians, leading to sparse menstrual flow. Deficiency is due to insufficient Qi and blood; at this time, the meridians are open, but due to weak middle Qi, there is not enough source to generate Qi and blood, resulting in naturally low flow.
Everyone knows that moxibustion has two major benefits: warmth and supplementation. Warmth means that moxibustion can unblock the meridians while resolving and expelling blockages, which is part of the process of invigorating blood and resolving stagnation. Supplementation refers to moxibustion’s ability to tonify Yang Qi and support Zheng Qi, providing the organs with Yang Qi through acupoints and meridians, allowing them to function optimally, thus generating sufficient Qi and blood, leading to increased menstrual flow.
For those with light menstrual flow, moxibustion can be performed during menstruation. At this time, moxibustion can help the body expel blood clots, clear stagnation, and promote blood circulation, thereby achieving the goal of disease prevention and treatment.
Of course, most of the time, having light menstrual flow or experiencing unexplained amenorrhea is common among women. This is when moxibustion is particularly suitable, as it can help regulate potential gynecological issues and, through moxibustion, expel internal blockages, potentially increasing menstrual flow to normal levels, thus timely clearing toxins and waste from the body!
03 Can moxibustion be performed for dysmenorrhea?
Strictly speaking, dysmenorrhea is a symptom, a phenomenon; beneath the surface of dysmenorrhea often lies a disease, which is the essence and source of dysmenorrhea. It is worth mentioning that if dysmenorrhea is long-term, it may be adenomyosis, which requires serious attention. Moxibustion is a commonly used method for treating dysmenorrhea. The principle of moxibustion for dysmenorrhea is that mugwort has a special aroma and warmth, which can adjust the body’s internal functions, alleviating the reflex spasms of the uterine muscles, and also helping women during menstruation to warm the uterus, invigorate blood, open the meridians, and relieve pain. This aligns with the saying, “Where there is flow, there is no pain; where there is pain, there is no flow.”
04 Can moxibustion be performed after drinking alcohol?
Small amounts of alcohol are acceptable for moxibustion, but it should not be performed after intoxication. This is because intoxication increases the burden on various organs, while moxibustion enhances the circulation of Qi and blood, and emotional fluctuations after intoxication are not suitable for moxibustion.
05 Can one drink alcohol after moxibustion?
It is best not to drink alcohol after moxibustion. What is moxibustion? It is the application of heat; drinking alcohol can accelerate blood circulation, and after moxibustion, one may experience dizziness and discomfort. Beer is also cooling; drinking it before moxibustion is counterproductive.
06 【The Ten Benefits of Moxibustion】
Improves cold uterus and dysmenorrhea.
Enhances and promotes marital relations.
Prevents uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.
Improves light menstrual flow and blood clots.
Improves constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids.
Improves stomach cold, stomach pain, and stomach distension.
Improves cold hands and feet.
Improves gout, lower back pain, and kidney deficiency.
Improves wind-cold and arthritis.
Overall improvement of the internal environment, promotes blood circulation, and enhances resistance and immunity.
