There is often excess fat on the arms, which can affect one's appearance. However, it is difficult to reduce the excess fat on the upper arms, especially the "butterfly sleeve." How can we get rid of arm fat? Moxibustion is a good method. Let's take a look at where moxibustion can help slim the arms.
The principle of slimming arms with moxibustion
Moxibustion stimulates specific acupoints on the body's surface, which can regulate the body's physiological functions, adjust the balance of the meridians and blood circulation, balance the functions of internal organs, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and reduce fat absorption. This achieves the effect of slimming the arms. The following four acupoints can be selected for moxibustion to slim the arms.
Moxibustion on Jianyu
Jianyu is located on the shoulder. When the arm is extended or stretched forward, it is the depression below the shoulder peak, which is the small depression on the upper end of the shoulder joint when the elbow is flexed and the arm is raised.
Moxibustion method: Hold the lit moxa stick and align it with the location of Jianyu, about 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, or adjust the distance according to tolerance. Moxibustion for 5-20 minutes is recommended. Ginger moxibustion can also be used, which has a more obvious effect than mild moxibustion.
Effects of moxibustion: Jianyu is the meeting point of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and Yang Qiao Meridian. Moxibustion on Jianyu can not only enhance blood circulation in the arms and remove excess fat but also supplement the qi and blood of the Large Intestine Meridian, thereby enhancing the digestive function of the large intestine and preventing the accumulation of stool.
Moxibustion on Quchi
Quchi is located on the elbow, at the midpoint of the line connecting Pianze and the outer upper condyle of the humerus, which is the depression at the end of the elbow flexion.
Moxibustion method: Hold the lit moxa stick and align it with the location of Quchi, about 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, or adjust the distance according to tolerance. Moxibustion for 5-10 minutes is recommended.
Effects of moxibustion: Quchi is the combined acupoint of the Hand Large Intestine Meridian. Moxibustion on Quchi can clear heat from the stomach and intestines, promote blood circulation in the meridians, and make the entire arm appear longer and more beautiful.
Moxibustion on Kongzui
Kongzui is located on the palm side of the forearm, on the radial side of Pianze and Taiyuan, 7 inches above the wrist transverse crease. When the arm is extended and the palm is facing up, it is 5 inches below the point where the elbow transverse crease (Pianze) is directly opposite the pulsating point of the wrist transverse crease (Taiyuan).
Moxibustion method: Hold the lit moxa stick and align it with the location of Kongzui, about 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, or adjust the distance according to tolerance. Moxibustion for 5-15 minutes is recommended.
Effects of moxibustion: Kongzui is the He-Sea point of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian. Moxibustion on Kongzui can strengthen the function of the lungs by stimulating the Lung Meridian, thereby maintaining the normal operation of the body's qi and ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood in the arms, resulting in beautiful and smooth arm lines.
Moxibustion on Binao
Binao is located on the outer side of the arm, at the end of the deltoid muscle. When the line connecting Quchi and Jianyu is drawn, it is 7 inches above Quchi.
Moxibustion method: Use the lit moxa stick to approach the acupoint on the skin, using indirect moxibustion, and moxibustion for 5-10 minutes is recommended. The degree of warmth and comfort should be based on personal tolerance.
Effects of moxibustion: Binao is the intersection of many meridians. Moxibustion on this acupoint can promote blood circulation, dredge the meridians in the arms, improve blood circulation, increase muscle elasticity, and make the arms firm and slim.
