Can acupuncture be used in summer solar terms?

Acupuncture can be used in summer solar terms, but moxibustion should be done on the right part.

First of all, Zhu Kedian

Juque point is a very important point on Ren meridian, and it is also a point for heart meridian recruitment, and it is also a point where viscera essence is injected into the abdomen. That is, the place where qi and blood converge in the heart meridian, which can transport all the damp and hot water vapor in the chest and abdomen to the heart meridian, so it is closely related to the heart.

Therefore, moxibustion can regulate the symptoms of cold coagulation and blood stasis in the heart, and this acupoint is more inclined to dredge meridians, so it will be better to regulate blood stasis coronary heart disease with Juque point. In addition, moxibustion at Juque point has obvious curative effect on chest pain, upset, forgetfulness, heartburn, abdominal distension and chest tightness.

Second, Guanyuan point

Guanyuan point is the point where small intestine gathers qi. Guanyuan is also called the second heart, because the heart and the small intestine are the difference between the exterior and the interior, and are often used for heart disease first aid; Neiguan has the functions of calming the heart, calming the nerves, regulating qi and relieving pain, so it is often the first choice for Chinese medicine to treat heart system diseases and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Moxibustion on Guanyuan point has the functions of tonifying kidney and strengthening yang, warming meridians, regulating qi and blood, tonifying deficiency and benefiting damage, and enhancing the vitality of the whole body. It is a place where men store sperm and women store blood. Both ancient and modern times are the focus of health care.

Third, Neiguan

It is the acupoint of pericardium meridian and the "secret of the heart", so the disease of the heart can be adjusted through the secret of the heart. The function of Neiguan is to calm the heart and soothe the nerves, regulate qi and relieve pain. Bradycardia and tachycardia can be found in Neiguan, and stomach diseases such as nausea, vomiting and hiccups can also be found in Neiguan.

Neiguan is located on the palm of the forearm, 2 inches away from the wrist transverse striation, that is, the distance of 3 fingers, between the two obvious tendons.

Fourth, gongsun

Gongsun point is the collateral point of spleen meridian and one of the places where eight veins meet. Just like the emperor, it can direct four directions, so moxibustion at Gongsun point can mobilize the whole body, so moxibustion at this place can relieve the fatigue of the whole body and regulate the five internal organs. Moxibustion at Gongsun point can invigorate the spleen and generate blood, regulate the rise and fall of qi and blood, strengthen the circulation of qi and blood, enrich the heart with insufficient qi and blood, nourish the heart and get peace of mind.