Moxibustion is one of the common methods used in traditional Chinese medicine for health preservation and disease treatment. It is particularly effective for women with cold uterus. What are the benefits of moxibustion on the navel for women?
Benefits of Moxibustion on the Navel for Women
1. Adjusting Yin-Yang balance and promoting smooth flow of Qi and blood
The navel is an important acupoint with therapeutic effects, known as "Shenque". This acupoint is considered the hub of meridians and the convergence of Qi, responsible for regulating the meridians and blood vessels in the human body. When there is an imbalance of Yin and Yang or Qi and blood in the body, stimulating or applying medicine to the Shenque acupoint through moxibustion can help adjust the Yin-Yang balance and promote smooth flow of Qi and blood, thus achieving the effect of expelling pathogenic factors and treating diseases.
2. Strengthening the body, expelling pathogenic factors, and promoting longevity
Scientists have measured the human body using the "golden ratio" and found that the ratio between the length from the navel to the feet and the length from the navel to the top of the head is exactly 0.618. This means that the navel is located at the "golden section point" of the human body. Modern scientific research has shown that 0.168 plays an important role in health preservation. Therefore, the "golden section point" is considered the optimal point for adjusting bodily functions.
By stimulating the navel with moxibustion or other methods, it can help regulate the nervous system and endocrine activities, especially significantly improve the body's immune function. This can strengthen the body, expel pathogenic factors, and promote longevity.
3. Tonifying Qi and warming Yang, nourishing the spleen and kidney
The Shenque acupoint is located in the center of the navel. It is an important acupoint of the Conception Vessel meridian, and moxibustion on the Shenque acupoint has the function of warming Yang, tonifying Qi, nourishing the kidneys, and invigorating the spleen. For women with conditions such as cold uterus and gynecological diseases, moxibustion on the navel can effectively regulate the body, improve immunity, and promote recovery.
Can Moxibustion on the Navel Help with Weight Loss?
Moxibustion on the navel has certain weight loss effects, mainly for women with abdominal obesity due to cold uterus.
When the uterus feels cold, the body will start self-defense and accumulate more fat in the abdominal area to resist the cold. This is the fundamental reason for abdominal obesity in most women. Moxibustion on the navel can warm and disperse cold, promote metabolism, burn fat, and achieve the effect of weight loss.
Methods of Moxibustion on the Navel
1. Gentle Moxibustion
Moxibustion method: The person receiving moxibustion lies on their back, while the moxibustion practitioner stands beside them, holding the moxa stick with the ignited end aligned with the moxibustion site, about 1.5-3 centimeters away from the skin. Moxibustion is performed 1-2 times a day, for 10-15 minutes each time, until the skin becomes slightly red.
Indications: This method is effective for treating gastrointestinal disorders and neurasthenia caused by deficiency of the body's constitution.
2. Ginger-Separated Moxibustion
Pierce small holes in ginger slices and place them on the navel, then ignite the moxa stick and place it on the ginger slices. Pay attention to the temperature of the moxa stick to avoid discomfort. Moxibustion should be performed for 15-20 minutes, once every other day, for a total of 10 times, starting from the winter solstice.
Indications: This method can prevent digestive disorders and abdominal pain caused by cold pathogenic factors.
3. Salt-Separated Moxibustion
Place salt on the navel and apply moxibustion on it to promote longevity and enhance health.
Reactions to Moisture Elimination After Moxibustion on the Navel
1. Water Discharge from the Navel after Moxibustion
One of the reactions to moisture elimination after moxibustion on the navel is the discharge of water from the navel.
The discharge of water after moxibustion indicates that the body has excessive cold and dampness, causing blockage. On the other hand, it also indicates that the moxibustion has a good effect on your body. Keep up with the treatment, and you will see better results. Initially, you can perform moxibustion twice a day. After improvement, 2-3 times a week is sufficient.
2. Urination Desire after Moxibustion
Many people have a strong desire to urinate after moxibustion, which is also a reaction of the body to eliminate moisture.
During moxibustion, to avoid excessive heat, it is usually performed from top to bottom. The main component of moxa stick is mugwort, which has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold and dampness. It can warm the meridians, enhance the circulation of Qi and blood in the body, and promote the elimination of moisture from the bladder.
3. Bowel Movement Desire after Moxibustion
Some people have a strong desire to have a bowel movement after moxibustion on the navel, and the bowel movement is smoother. The large intestine is also an organ for eliminating moisture from the body, which indicates that the body is eliminating dampness.
Precautions for Moxibustion
1. Concentration, Patience, and Persistence
Pay attention to concentration during moxibustion, and do not distract your attention, so as not to move the moxa stick away from the acupoint, which may cause injury and waste time. For health preservation moxibustion, long-term persistence is required. Occasionally moxibustion will not achieve the desired effect.
2. Accurate Body Positioning and Acupoint Selection
The body position should be suitable for moxibustion, and at the same time, it should be comfortable and natural. The acupoint should be accurately located according to the prescription to ensure the effectiveness of moxibustion.
3. Fire Safety
Many modern clothing materials, such as synthetic fabrics and down, are easily flammable. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to fire prevention during moxibustion, especially when using moxa sticks. Take extra caution to prevent the moxa stick from rolling off. After using a moxa stick, you can put the ignited end into a bottle slightly larger in diameter than the moxa stick to extinguish it.
4. Keep Warm and Prevent Heatstroke
During moxibustion, certain parts of the body are exposed. In winter, keep warm, and in hot weather, take precautions against heatstroke. Also pay attention to regulating room temperature and using ventilation fans to ensure fresh air circulation.
5. Prevent Infection
Infection may occur due to purulent moxibustion or improper moxibustion, leading to the formation of moxibustion sores. Do not break the sores. If they are already infected, promptly use anti-inflammatory drugs.
6. Master the Procedure of Moxibustion
If moxibustion is performed on multiple and scattered acupoints, the order should be back first, then chest and abdomen, and finally head and limbs.
7. Pay Attention to the Timing of Moxibustion
Some conditions require attention to the timing of moxibustion. For example, moxibustion for insomnia should be performed before bedtime. Avoid moxibustion on an empty stomach before meals or immediately after meals.
8. Gradually Increase Stimulation in the Initial Use of Moxibustion
Pay attention to controlling the amount of stimulation. Start with a small amount and low dosage, such as using a small moxa stick or shortening the moxibustion time. Increase the dosage in the future. Do not start with a large dosage.
9. Prevent Fainting during Moxibustion
Fainting during moxibustion is rare, but once it occurs, symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, pale complexion, palpitations, and sweating may appear, and even fainting may occur. If fainting occurs, stop moxibustion immediately, lie down calmly, and perform gentle moxibustion on the Zusanli acupoint for about 10 minutes.
10. Adjust Moxibustion Temperature
For individuals with dull skin sensation or children, place the index and middle fingers on both sides of the moxibustion site to perceive the temperature, ensuring that the moxibustion does not cause burns to the skin while achieving good results.
