Ai Jiu, also known as moxibustion, has become increasingly popular in recent years as a traditional Chinese medical treatment. Many people now use Ai Jiu to regulate their bodies. Do you know the benefits of Ai Jiu? It is important to be aware of the precautions and contraindications when using Ai Jiu.
Benefits of Ai Jiu
1. Improves physical constitution
Ai Jiu can help improve physical constitution. People with chronic diarrhea, skin diseases, asthma, and other ailments can find relief through Ai Jiu treatment.
2. Improves bowel habits
Research has shown that Ai Jiu can help change bowel habits. Regular Ai Jiu treatment can reduce symptoms of constipation and diarrhea. For those experiencing diarrhea, specific acupoints such as Liangqiu, Zuo Liangmen, and Shuifen can be targeted with Ai Jiu to prevent constipation.
3. Enhances immune function
Many people suffer from chronic illnesses and have a high risk of developing cancer. These diseases have a high mortality rate, and most patients experience chronic fatigue syndrome. Regular Ai Jiu treatment can strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk to one's health.
4. Affects the digestive system
Ai Jiu primarily affects the digestive system by altering gastrointestinal activities and digestive enzymes. Experiments have shown that applying Ai Jiu to the Zusanli acupoint in dogs can stimulate or inhibit gastrointestinal activities. Therefore, Ai Jiu has a regulatory effect on various secretory glands in the human body. For those with excessive gastric secretion, acupuncture can inhibit gastric secretion, while for those with insufficient gastric secretion, moxibustion can promote gastric secretion. Additionally, Ai Jiu has a positive effect on bile and saliva secretion.
5. Affects the circulatory system
Ai Jiu not only provides a warm and soothing sensation on the applied area, but also promotes local blood vessel expansion and improves blood circulation throughout the body. When using gentle moxibustion or ginger-separated moxibustion on the Zusanli acupoint on the left side, changes in local warmth or burning sensation can be observed through changes in the volume curve of the index and middle fingers of the right hand.
Precautions for Ai Jiu
1. Pay attention to the timing of moxibustion
Moxibustion should be performed at the correct and appropriate time; otherwise, it may not be effective or could potentially harm the body.
2. Gradual progression, not excessive
