Which part is best for moxibustion at the beginning of spring?

Moxibustion at the beginning of spring mainly focuses on warming and nourishing yang energy. It is recommended to choose five key points: Guanyuan point, Zusanli point, Shenshu point, Dazhui point and Shenque point. These acupuncture points respectively correspond to the digestive system, immunity improvement, kidney function regulation and systemic qi and blood circulation, and can effectively adapt to the qi of spring hair growth.

1. Guanyuan point:

Located three inches below the navel, it is an important point on the Ren meridian and is known as the "innate sea of ​​qi". Moxibustion on the Guanyuan point can strengthen vitality and improve problems such as uterine cold, dysmenorrhea, and male kidney deficiency. Moxibustion here in spring can promote the flow of qi and blood to the body surface and relieve the cold and dampness accumulated in winter. It is especially suitable for people with cold hands and feet and fatigue.

2. Zusanli point:

There is a depression three inches below the outside of the knee, which belongs to the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming. Moxibustion on this point can strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhance nutrient absorption, and prevent indigestion that is common in spring. This acupoint has a significant effect on improving immunity, reducing the frequency of colds during the change of seasons, and relieving edema in the lower limbs.

3. Shenshu point:

The spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra opens 1.5 inches apart, one on each side. As the place where kidney essence is infused, moxibustion at Shenshu can warm and replenish kidney yang, and improve kidney deficiency symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and frequent nocturia. Focusing on stimulating this point in spring can help the body adapt to the changing rhythm of rising Yang Qi.

4. Dazhui point:

The depression under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra is the intersection point of the Du channel and the three Yang meridians of the hands and feet. Moxibustion on Dazhui can dredge the yang meridian and relieve qi and blood, relieve neck and shoulder stiffness, headache and other common office symptoms. At the same time, it can enhance the ability to protect the outside world and prevent respiratory diseases in spring.

5. Shenque Point:

That is, the center of the navel is the source of innate life. Gentle moxibustion at Shenque can adjust the balance of yin and yang throughout the body, promote blood circulation in abdominal organs, and improve gastrointestinal dysfunction. The skin here is thin and tender, so it is recommended to use ginger-partition moxibustion for 15-20 minutes each time.

It is recommended to perform moxibustion at the beginning of spring in the morning when Yang Qi is rising. You can drink warm honey water before moxibustion to avoid getting angry. Avoid contact with cold water within 2 hours after moxibustion, and pay attention to wind and warmth. Those with yin deficiency and excessive fire should shorten the moxibustion time to less than 10 minutes, and cooperate with pressing the Taixi point to draw down the fire. It is advisable to perform moxibustion treatment 2-3 times a week in spring. After 4 consecutive weeks, the physical improvement will be observed. During this period, seasonal yang-boosting foods such as leeks and toon can be consumed appropriately to assist in conditioning. The elderly and those with weak constitutions are recommended to use gentle techniques such as circular moxibustion. People with sensitive skin can choose moxa stick suspension moxibustion to maintain a safe distance of 3-5 cm.