High uric acid is a metabolic disorder caused by the disturbance of purine metabolism in the body, which leads to an increase in uric acid in the blood and can easily trigger diseases such as gout. When high uric acid causes gout, it can be relieved through moxibustion. Now let's introduce the moxibustion treatment for high uric acid.
Moxibustion for Pain Points
Location: Usually in the joints where pain occurs during a gout attack.
Method: The patient ignites a moxibustion stick and applies it to the painful area, 1.5-3 cm away from the skin. The temperature should be warm and comfortable. Moxibustion should be done once a day for 3-5 minutes.
Benefits: Warms the meridians, dispels cold, speeds up the dissolution of gout stones, and relieves gout.
Moxibustion for Zhongwan Acupoint
Location: Zhongwan acupoint is located in the middle of the body, at the midpoint of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel.
Method: The person receiving moxibustion lies flat, and the moxibustion stick is applied to the acupoint, 1.5-3 cm away from the skin. The temperature should be warm and comfortable. Moxibustion should be done once a day for 3-5 minutes.
Benefits: Tonifies the spleen and qi, regulates the flow of qi.
Moxibustion for Shénquè Acupoint
Location: Shénquè acupoint belongs to the Ren meridian and is located in the center of the navel.
Method: The moxibustion stick is applied to the acupoint 2-3 cm away, with the temperature being locally warm. Each acupoint should be moxibusted for 10-15 minutes, once a day. 10 sessions make up one course of treatment, with a 2-3 day break between courses.
Note: Special attention should be given to the thin skin at the Shénquè acupoint to avoid burns. Using a moxibustion box for moxibustion is more convenient and safe.
Benefits: Warms yang, rescues collapse, harmonizes yin and yang, regulates qi and blood.
Moxibustion for Guānyuán Acupoint
Location: Guānyuán acupoint is located on the central line of the body, about 3 finger widths below the navel.
Method: The person receiving moxibustion lies flat, and the moxibustion stick is applied to the acupoint, 1.5-3 cm away from the skin. The temperature should be warm and comfortable. Moxibustion should be done once a day for 3-5 minutes.
Benefits: Regulates the endocrine system.
Moxibustion for Zúsānlǐ Acupoint
Location: Zúsānlǐ is an acupoint on the foot yangming stomach meridian, located on the outer side of the lower leg, 4 finger widths below the outer knee, between the tibia and fibula, 1 finger width from the tibia.
Method: The moxibustion stick is applied to the acupoint, 2 cm away from the skin. The temperature should be warm and comfortable, and the local skin may turn red. Each acupoint should be moxibusted for 10-15 minutes, once a day. 10 sessions make up one course of treatment, with a 2-3 day break between courses. Moxibustion can also be done using a moxibustion box, which is more convenient.
Benefits: Promotes stomach qi, eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and stomach, nourishes the body, regulates the meridians, and promotes the flow of qi.
Moxibustion for Shènyù Acupoint
Location: Shènyù acupoint is located on the back, 1.5 inches below the second lumbar spinous process on both sides.
Method: The person receiving moxibustion lies prone, and the moxibustion stick is applied to the acupoint, 1.5-3 cm away from the skin. The temperature should be warm and comfortable. Moxibustion should be done once a day for 3-5 minutes.
Benefits: Enhances kidney function.
Moxibustion for Yāngguān Acupoint
Location: Yāngguān acupoint is located in the lower back, in the middle of the posterior midline, and 1.5 inches below the fourth lumbar spinous process.
Method: The person receiving moxibustion lies prone, and the moxibustion stick is applied to the acupoint, 1.5-3 cm away from the skin. The temperature should be warm and comfortable. Moxibustion should be done once a day for 3-5 minutes.
Benefits: Expels cold and dampness, relaxes tendons, and activates collaterals.
Tips:
Moxibustion can relieve gout caused by high uric acid and restore the body's vitality that has been damaged by the disease. However, it does not significantly help to reduce uric acid and cannot fundamentally solve the problem of high uric acid. It is still important to drink plenty of water, eat less high-purine foods, and consume more fruits and vegetables.
