What do you need to pay attention to on the three days of moxibustion

We all say that the three volt days represent the real beginning of summer, the hot weather, by performing moxibustion can help to dispel cold and detoxification, get rid of diseases and health. So what should I pay attention to when I perform moxibustion on the day of three volcanoes?

Choose the amount of moxibustion reasonably

It is important to control the amount of moxibustion during the day. If it is direct moxibustion, you should choose small or medium cone; indirect moxibustion, use medium or large cone. In addition, you can also choose the right amount of moxibustion according to your age, physical strength and other factors.

Reasonable choice of body position

When performing moxibustion on the day of three volcanoes, it is important to choose the correct and reasonable body position. Generally, it is appropriate to use a comfortable and natural position where the whole body can relax. If you are weak and old, you should avoid scar moxibustion and moxibustion to avoid fainting due to pain.

Reasonable choice of time

When moxibustion is performed on the day of three volcanoes, the time should be controlled at 3~5 minutes, generally speaking, if the limbs, chest moxibustion time should be shorter, the abdomen and back time can be slightly longer; the elderly, children, women moxibustion time is slightly shorter, young adults can be slightly longer.

Reasonable moxibustion order

The general order of moxibustion on the day of three volcanoes should be noted, the general order is first up and then down, first behind the back of the abdomen, first head and then limbs, in the selection of meridians is first moxibustion Yang meridian and then Yin meridian, etc.. It is important to note that the order should not be reversed at will to avoid accidents.

Moxibustion to keep warm

The moxibustion is performed on the day of three volts to pay attention to body warmth, despite the hot weather, but moxibustion should avoid getting cold, especially to keep the indoor air circulation to avoid the wind blowing through the hall.

Proper conditioning after moxibustion

After moxibustion on the day of three volcanoes, it is important to take proper care, such as paying attention to the local cleanliness and dryness. Especially after moxibustion if there is a local burn caused by improper operation must be careful not to break the sore, if it has broken down to continue anti-inflammatory treatment in a timely manner. In addition, moxibustion on the day of three volcanoes should pay attention to the diet to light, avoid eating cold and greasy food. And in principle, it is not advisable to wash your hands with cold water or take a bath immediately after love long, and it is not advisable to have intercourse immediately.

Moxibustion should not be carried out randomly

The three volcanoes should be carried out with care, not at will. The general face can not be moxibustion to avoid burns; joint activity parts should not use septic moxibustion method to avoid septic healing; important internal organs parts, large blood vessels and other locations can not be directly moxibustion; menstruation, pregnancy women can not be arbitrary waist, lumbosacral moxibustion and so on.