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What kind of people are not suitable for moxibustion?

There are no specific contraindications for moxibustion, but in general, patients who have a deficiency of yin and fire are prone to dry mouth and thirst, including dry skin, which is not particularly suitable for a large number of moxibustion treatments.

In fact, for moxibustion, the main special parts need to pay attention to, such as moxibustion try to avoid facial parts, vascular parts and joints.

Moxibustion is a hot treatment, it is easy to burn, so the facial area should be careful to avoid burns, because once burned will affect the appearance. The same goes for the joints, if it is a major injury and scarring is formed, it will affect joint movement in the future.

In addition, pregnant women and women who have just given birth, lumbosacral area is best not to do moxibustion treatment, so as not to affect fetal development. Tumors, especially the localization of malignant tumors, it is recommended to use moxibustion treatment with caution.