Can pregnant women have moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, that is, moxa sticks are used to smoke acupoints to prevent and treat diseases, and it has the functions of warming yang and benefiting qi, warming meridians and dredging collaterals, and strengthening the body. However, one of the taboos of moxibustion clearly indicates that pregnant women can't moxibustion.

Contraindications for pregnant women

Pregnant women should not use moxibustion, because moxibustion has the function of relaxing meridians and dredging collaterals, which is easy to lead to abortion.

Postpartum moxibustion

Postpartum moxibustion should also be carried out after the body recovers slightly. When the body is too weak, it is not suitable for moxibustion, and if it is weak, it will not be supplemented. Postpartum moxibustion should be done according to your physical condition, and it should not be too long at a time.

Precautions during lactation

It is best not to let children smell too much smoke during lactation. In addition, moxibustion should be moderate. After doing 10 times, rest for a few days before moxibustion.