What is moxibustion used to treat in traditional Chinese medicine? Does it really work?

What is moxibustion used to treat in traditional Chinese medicine? Does it really work?

Moxibustion is a traditional method of treating diseases and preserving health in traditional Chinese medicine. The materials used in moxibustion, such as moxa sticks and moxa, are all made of wormwood, which has very good effects of dispelling cold and removing dampness, warming and strengthening the body. Choosing the right point moxibustion according to the actual situation can play a very good role, including sweating and detoxification, improving sleep quality, changing systemic microcirculation and enhancing immunity.

What are the functions of moxibustion?

First, sweating and detoxification: In the process of moxibustion, symptoms such as sweating in some areas will appear. Some people even sweat after moxibustion, and the toxins in the skin will be eliminated during sweating. At the same time, it also enhances the supply of skin nutrition and strengthens the metabolic ability of the skin.

Second, improve the whole body microcirculation: the study found that the human body microcirculation speed was relatively slow before moxibustion, but after moxibustion, the whole body microcirculation speed could be accelerated. Moreover, people who are weak, obese or have high blood pressure and asthma will also accelerate the flow of red blood cells after moxibustion, which will show that the whole body skin turns red, more delicate and shiny.

Third, enhance immunity: Moxibustion can enhance the ability of nerve regulation, make thinking more sensitive and clear-headed. At the same time, it can also enhance immunity and prevent respiratory diseases.

Fourth, improve the quality of sleep: Moxibustion can make the skin sweat, expel toxins and relax the whole body, so it is easier to fall asleep after drinking.

Fifth, improve the heart function: after moxibustion, the heartbeat will be accelerated, and the heartbeat will become powerful, so that the output of the heart can also be improved, thus enhancing the blood circulation of the whole body.

Sixth, improve the function of digestive system: many people will show that the bowel sounds will be accelerated after moxibustion, and the symptoms of habitual constipation will also be improved. It can be seen that moxibustion can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and enhance gastrointestinal function.

Seven, reduce fat and lose weight: the study found that moxibustion is equivalent to a continuous exercise for three hours, so it has the effect of burning excess fat in the body and losing weight.

It is worth noting that not everyone can use moxibustion, and moxibustion is not omnipotent, so its health care function must not be exaggerated. Of course, as long as we distinguish between physical fitness and make good use of moxibustion, it is good for health, but we must treat it dialectically.