Sanjiao Jiufa, a special type of moxibustion method, is a triangular moxibustion method. It is named because the connecting lines of the selected acupoints form a triangle. This method was first mentioned in "Shen Ying Jing" by Chen Hui during the Ming Dynasty. It has the function of warming and supplementing the Yuan Yang, and is often used for diseases caused by deficiency and cold in the lower Yuan.
[Operational Method]
Take a thin rope or a thin stick, measure the distance between the two corners of the patient's mouth, and use this distance to form an equilateral triangle. Place the top angle at the navel, and the base should be horizontal. Mark the two vertexes of the remaining angles with a pen, which will be the moxibustion points, with two points on the left and right. Place the moxa sticks on these two points and ignite them for moxibustion. When the moxa sticks burn until the patient feels a burning sensation, remove the ash and replace it with a new stick, repeating this process until the required number of moxibustion is completed.
[Indications]
1. Hernia and prolapse: After selecting the points, moxibustion should be done on the opposite side of the affected area. Moxibustion should be performed on each point for 14 sessions, or both points can be moxibusted simultaneously.
2. Trembling and rushing upward: After selecting the points, moxibustion should be performed on both points. Moxibustion should be performed on each point for 14 sessions.
3. Female infertility: After selecting the points, moxibustion should be performed on both points for 11 sessions. Start moxibustion from the beginning of the month and continue for 5 days. It has a miraculous effect.
4. Testicular obstruction: After selecting the points, moxibustion should be performed on the opposite side of the affected area. Moxibustion should be performed on each point for 14 sessions. In addition, moxibustion should be performed on the Qi Chong point for 7 sessions.
5. Cold hernia and heart pain: After selecting the points, moxibustion should be performed on both points for 3-7 sessions, and it can also be used to treat abdominal diseases.
[Precautions]
During moxibustion, attention should be paid to the appropriate size of the moxa stick to prevent burns. After moxibustion, avoid exposure to wind.
