TCM believes that "the lungs govern the skin and hair", and the fluid and nutrients absorbed by the body are spread throughout the body by the lungs. The lungs coordinate the body's fluid metabolism and prevent the formation of phlegm. Only by taking care of the lungs can we ensure normal body qi, smooth fluid metabolism, and a healthy body. So let's take a look at the benefits of moxibustion on the lungs.
The Benefits of Moxibustion on the Lungs
The lungs are delicate and sensitive to cold and heat, and are susceptible to invasion by dampness and other pathogenic factors. The lungs also connect to the nasal passages and are closely connected to the skin and hair in the natural world. By stimulating specific acupoints with moxibustion, it can nourish yin and moisten the lungs, open the orifices and promote blood circulation, and regulate lung qi, which has a good effect on maintaining lung health and preventing lung diseases.
Moxibustion on Feishu to Dispel Dampness and Regulate Body Shape
Feishu is located on the back, below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra, about 1.5 inches to the side.
Moxibustion method: Bend over, the moxibustion practitioner holds the moxa stick in hand, aligns the burning end with the location of the acupoint, about 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, or based on the sensation of warmth.
Benefits of moxibustion: Feishu is the back shu point of the lungs, the reflex point of the lungs on the back. Moxibustion on Feishu can eliminate dampness in the lungs and nourish the skin, helping to regulate body shape.
Moxibustion on Chize to Moisturize the Lung Meridian
Chize is located on the outer side of the forearm, above the transverse crease of the elbow. When locating the acupoint, raise the arm and find the thick tendon on the inner side of the forearm, and the outer side of the tendon is Chize.
Moxibustion method: Slightly bend the right arm, hold the burning moxa stick with the left hand, align the burning end with the location of the acupoint, about 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, or based on the sensation of warmth. Each moxibustion session lasts for 2-5 minutes.
Benefits of moxibustion: Chize is the confluent point of the Lung Meridian of the Hand-Taiyin, an important acupoint on the lung meridian. The Lung Meridian is the source of water in the body, and Chize has a moistening effect on the entire lung meridian. Therefore, moxibustion on Chize can replenish moisture to the skin, making it smooth and hydrated.
Moxibustion on Lieque to Regulate the Lung and Warm the Ren Meridian
Cross the tiger's mouth of both hands naturally, press the index finger of one hand on the styloid process on the radial side of the other hand. The depression where the fingertip reaches is Lieque.
Moxibustion method: Hold the burning moxa stick in hand, align the burning end with the location of the acupoint, about 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, or based on the sensation of warmth. Each moxibustion session lasts for 5-10 minutes.
Benefits of moxibustion: Lieque is the Luo point of the Lung Meridian of the Hand-Taiyin, and it connects with the Ren Meridian. Regular moxibustion on Lieque can not only regulate the meridians, stop coughing, and relieve asthma, but also promote diuresis and relieve urinary problems. It can also nourish and regulate the lungs, eliminate phlegm and dampness in the body, and has benefits for relieving menstrual pain.
Moxibustion on Taiyuan to Supplement Lung Qi
Taiyuan is located in the depression on the radial side of the wrist crease, at the base of the thumb. When locating the acupoint, the palm should be facing upwards.
Moxibustion method: Use the moxa stick to gently warm Taiyuan for 5-20 minutes, until the skin becomes slightly red. It can be combined with Neiguan and Sanyinjiao acupoints to tonify the heart and promote yang, and activate blood circulation.
Benefits of moxibustion: Taiyuan is the original acupoint of the Lung Meridian. It is the place where the original qi of the lung meridian meets the external world, and it is also the meeting point of the meridians. Stimulating this acupoint can tonify lung qi, regulate the meridians, and is particularly suitable for treating cough and asthma caused by weak lung qi. If there is blood stasis and obstruction caused by weak lung qi, resulting in weight loss and menstrual pain, Taiyuan can also be used for regulation.
