Health preservation in solar terms: taboo and function of moxibustion at Guanyuan point in early autumn.

Moxibustion is one of the traditional Chinese medicine treatments, which can be carried out all year round. It is said that if used correctly, it will have the effect of preventing and treating diseases. Chinese medicine experts also pointed out that if we can adjust the moxibustion strategy according to the changes of seasons in a year, it will be more effective for health care. For example, moxibustion at Guanyuan point in beginning of autumn season is the experience summarized by the ancients. Today, Lao Huangli will introduce the taboo and function of beginning of autumn's moxibustion at Guanyuan point.

Effect of autumn moxibustion on Guanyuan

Regarding moxibustion, there was a saying in ancient China that "autumn moxibustion closes Guanyuan and spring moxibustion closes the sea", which means that beginning of spring moxibustion closes Qihai point and beginning of autumn moxibustion closes Guanyuan point every year. Neijing records: "Autumn and March are calm, the weather is urgent and the atmosphere is bright." ... so the mind is calm ... and full of desires. "beginning of autumn is the alternation of summer and autumn, when the heat goes to cool, the atmosphere of heaven and earth clears up, everything withers, and ten thousand grains return to the warehouse.

Regarding Guanyuan point, the ancients recorded: "Those who close Guanyuan, close the door of its essence, and hide it if it is closed." On this occasion, moxibustion should be carried out according to the time sequence of collection, so as to consolidate Yuanyang internally, make the golden water grow together, benefit the fire and nourish the kidney, and prepare for winter storage. Just like setting a tripod in a furnace, Yuanyang is vigorous, nourishing internal organs and keeping out the cold. "

It can be seen that moxibustion at Guanyuan in early autumn is an excellent opportunity to adapt to seasonal changes and reconcile the yin and yang in the body. Ten days before and after beginning of autumn is a good opportunity to moxibustion Guanyuan, but it doesn't mean that only these 20 days can moxibustion Guanyuan. In fact, you can insist on moxibustion Guanyuan throughout August to recuperate your body.

Guan Yuan and Tian Dan

Speaking of Guanyuan point, people who don't know Chinese medicine may feel strange, but if the word "Tian Dan" is mentioned, everyone should have heard of it. Dantian is a place where the Neidan family can exercise their body essence and spirit to become an elixir of life. It is named because of its farmland-like production significance and the efficacy of making people obtain elixir of life.

Taoism says that the human body has three best fields, and the rest are barren. These three fields are Upper Dantian, Middle Dantian and Lower Dantian. The upper abdomen is between the eyebrows, the middle abdomen is in the middle of the breast, and the lower abdomen is the key to the abdomen. Generally speaking, abdomen refers to the lower abdomen.

Health experts believe that in order to maintain the vitality of the human body, we must start from the "Xiadantian"-Guanyuan point, because this part is close to the kidney, and the vitality is refined from Yuan, and the innate vitality of the human body is hidden in the kidney. To put it more directly, Guan Yuan is very important, because it is related to the rise and fall of human vitality.

Guanyuan acupoint selection method

When selecting points, you can use the supine position. Guanyuan point is located in the lower abdomen of human body, on the front median line, draw a line from navel to the top of pubic bone, divide this line into five equal parts, and it is this point from navel down to three fifths. Simply put, it is at the four fingers below the umbilicus. Moxibustion is mainly hanging moxibustion, which can last for about 30 minutes.

Guanyuan moxibustion

You can choose interval moxibustion or direct mild moxibustion, every other day 1 time and continuously1time. Moxibustion can make half a peanut-sized moxa stick, which is lit and placed in a moxibustion box or moxibustion tray, and placed at acupoints. If ginger moxibustion is performed, fresh ginger slices with a thickness of 2-3 mm are placed at acupoints and lesions, and several small holes are pricked with toothpicks. Put the moxa stick on the ginger and light it. When the local burning sensation is heavy, move the ginger slightly to adjust.

Matters needing attention in moxibustion at Guanyuan point

1, the indoor temperature should be moderate to prevent colds.

2. Ask about the condition in detail before moxibustion, and whether there are any taboos.

3, according to physical strength, prefabricate the size of wormwood, don't do too much or too little.

4. At the beginning of moxibustion, don't burn moxa too close. If the moxibustion person takes heat as the degree, it can be removed, and the burning degree of moxa wick should be gradually increased, and it is better to make the skin glow.

5. After moxibustion, check whether the skin is blistered. If there are obvious blisters, use a sterile needle to extract the liquid, wrap it aseptically, and then change the dressing within a few days to prevent infection.