The human spleen and stomach are like conjoined twins. If the function of the stomach is weakened, the refined substances transformed by the spleen will not be sufficient to nourish the organs, leading to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body. If the function of the stomach is excessively strong, it will weaken the transforming ability of the spleen, causing the accumulation of undigested waste and dampness in the body, resulting in obesity. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the nourishment of the spleen and stomach in daily health care. So what are the benefits of moxibustion on the spleen and stomach?
The Benefits of Moxibustion on the Spleen and Stomach
When the amount of digestive fluid in the human body decreases and the mechanical digestion function weakens, it is easy to cause weak digestion and weakness of the spleen and stomach, leading to symptoms such as bloating, poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, etc. By stimulating relevant acupuncture points through moxibustion, it can promote the circulation of qi and blood, and achieve the effect of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach.
Moxibustion on Stomach Shu and Its Effect on Strengthening the Spleen and Assisting Digestion
The Stomach Shu point is located on the back, 1.5 inches beside the lower spine of the twelfth thoracic vertebra.
Moxibustion method: Sit upright or lie prone. The moxibustion practitioner holds the moxa stick in hand, aligns the burning end with the location of the acupuncture point, keeping a distance of 2-3 centimeters from the skin, or based on the feeling of warmth. Each moxibustion session lasts 5-8 minutes. When self-administering moxibustion, an accessory moxibustion box can be used.
Benefits of moxibustion: Stomach Shu is the back Shu point of the stomach and is the reaction point of the stomach on the back. Moxibustion on Stomach Shu can strengthen the spleen, regulate the stomach function, prevent excessive or deficient stomach function, and maintain the normal reception and descending function of the stomach, thereby ensuring smooth digestion and absorption.
Moxibustion on Zu San Li to Improve Digestive Enzyme Activity
Zu San Li is located on the outer side of the lower leg, three inches below the outer knee eye, one horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the front edge of the tibia. When locating the acupuncture point, measure four horizontal fingers down from the outer knee eye, and one horizontal finger away from the tibia, and that is the location.
Moxibustion method: Sit upright with bent knees, hold the ignited moxa stick in hand, align the burning end with the location of Zu San Li, keeping a distance of 2-3 centimeters from the skin, using warmth as the measure. Each moxibustion session lasts 5-10 minutes.
Benefits of moxibustion: Zu San Li is an important acupuncture point of the stomach meridian of the foot Yangming. Moxibustion on Zu San Li can strengthen the peristalsis of the intestines and stomach, improve the activity of various digestive enzymes, enhance appetite, and help digestion.
Moxibustion on Feng Long to Eliminate Phlegm-Dampness and Reduce Obesity
Feng Long is located on the outer side of the lower leg, eight inches above the tip of the external ankle, outside the tibia, two horizontal fingers (middle finger) away from the front edge of the tibia.
Moxibustion method: Sit upright with bent legs, slightly tilt the lower leg to one side, hold the ignited moxa stick in hand, align the burning end with the location of Feng Long, keeping a distance of 2-3 centimeters from the skin, or based on the tolerance of the individual, each moxibustion session lasts 5-15 minutes.
Benefits of moxibustion: Feng Long is a Luo point of the stomach meridian of the foot Yangming. Moxibustion on Feng Long can harmonize the stomach qi, maintain the vigorous function of the stomach's descending and ascending, and also eliminate phlegm-dampness, allowing the culprit of obesity, phlegm-dampness, to be quickly transformed and eliminated from the body.
Moxibustion on Shen Que to Invigorate the Spleen and Stomach
Shen Que is located in the center of the navel.
Moxibustion method: Use mild moxibustion or indirect moxibustion, such as filling the navel with salt and placing the moxa stick on top of it. Moxibustion on this acupuncture point is suitable in winter.
Benefits of moxibustion: Shen Que is an important acupuncture point of the Ren Meridian, with the functions of warming yang, nourishing qi, tonifying the kidneys, and invigorating the spleen. It also has the effect of prolonging life.
