As the commander organ of the human body, the liver can become congested and blocked due to anger, stress, and long-term unhealthy lifestyle and work habits. This can lead to symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, and abdominal distension. Some people believe that moxibustion can help regulate this condition. So, is this true?
Can moxibustion be used for liver qi stagnation?
Moxibustion can be used for liver qi stagnation.
Liver qi stagnation refers to the obstruction of liver's drainage function due to stagnation of qi. It is manifested as emotional depression, chest tightness, and abdominal pain. Moxibustion can regulate liver qi and nourish the liver to treat liver qi stagnation.
Where to do moxibustion for liver qi stagnation?
Moxibustion can be done on the acupoint Taichong.
Taichong is the connecting point and original point of the liver meridian. The original point means that it has the original driving force. When the liver has problems, it will be reflected on the original point. Therefore, this acupoint can be used to diagnose liver diseases and can also be stimulated by moxibustion to regulate liver qi stagnation.
Benefits of moxibustion for liver qi stagnation
Regulating liver qi
As mentioned earlier, moxibustion on the Taichong acupoint can help the original qi of the three burners flow smoothly, thus achieving the goal of resolving stagnant qi. Specifically, it can regulate extreme anger emotions and alleviate symptoms of chest tightness and loss of appetite caused by liver qi stagnation.
Relieving stress
Some cases of liver qi stagnation are related to mental stress. Moxibustion on the Taichong acupoint can stabilize a person's emotions, leading to stress relief.
Regulating qi and blood
The Taichong acupoint can soothe the liver and calm wind, and regulate qi and blood. It has certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as abdominal distension, menstrual disorders, and stomach pain caused by liver qi stagnation.
Precautions for moxibustion for liver qi stagnation
1. Moxibustion should not be used on areas with wounds or burns, as it involves the use of heat. Care should be taken to avoid scalding the skin during moxibustion.
2. Extreme fatigue, excessive hunger or fullness, and women during menstruation should avoid moxibustion.
3. People with lack of self-control, such as patients with mental illness, should not undergo moxibustion.
What to eat for liver qi stagnation?
Rose tea
Ingredients: Rose petals as needed.
Method: Put dried rose petals in a teacup, pour hot water over them, cover and steep for 3 minutes.
Benefits: Rose petals can soothe the liver, relieve depression, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It is suitable for liver qi stagnation. Note that it should be used with caution for those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, as well as pregnant women.
Buddha's Hand and brown sugar tea
Ingredients: 30g of Buddha's Hand, 30g of brown sugar.
Method: Boil Buddha's Hand and brown sugar in 1 liter of water in a sandpot for 20 minutes to extract the medicinal juice. Take about 400ml of the juice daily, divided into two doses, morning and evening.
Benefits: Buddha's Hand can regulate qi and relieve depression, making it suitable for liver qi stagnation patients.
