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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I am a big fan of yours and have developed a strong interest in TCM health preservation in recent years. During this rainy season, I learned that heavy humidity is a common health problem. Therefore, I want to try moxibustion to dispel dampness, but I heard that there are a few acupuncture points that are not suitable for moxibustion, why is this? In addition, can you recommend some acupuncture points and ancient recipes that are suitable for moxibustion in the rain season? We look forward to hearing from you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your interest in TCM health preservation. Rainy seasons are indeed prone to the problem of heavy dampness, and moxibustion is a very effective way to dispel dampness. Regarding the acupuncture points you mentioned, it is true that there are some acupuncture points that are not suitable for moxibustion when the humidity is heavy, and the reasons are as follows:
1.When the dampness is heavy, the body's qi and blood flow is not smooth, and if moxibustion is not done properly, it may aggravate the stagnation of qi and blood, resulting in aggravated symptoms.
2.Some acupuncture points have the effect of astringency and reversal, and moxibustion may cause moisture to accumulate when the dampness is heavy, which is not conducive to dispelling dampness.
So, in the case of heavy humidity in the rain season, which acupuncture points are suitable for moxibustion? The following acupuncture points are important acupuncture points for dispelling dampness, which are suitable for moxibustion at this time:
1.Zusanli: Located on the anterolateral side of the calf, when the lower edge of the kneecap is 4 fingers downward. Zusanli has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and dispelling dampness.
2.Yin Ling Spring: Located on the inside of the calf, when the lower edge of the kneecap is 4 horizontal fingers downward. Yinling Spring can regulate water metabolism and effectively dispel dampness.
3.Fenglong: Located on the anterolateral side of the calf, when the lower edge of the kneecap is 8 fingers downward. Hong Leong has the effect of dispelling dampness and phlegm, and stopping diarrhea.
4.Curved pool: located at the lateral end of the striated elbow joint, at the midpoint of the line between the ulnar and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Qu Chi can regulate qi and blood, dispel dampness and relieve pain.
As for the ancient recipes, I recommend two formulas suitable for you to dispel dampness during the rain season:
1.Ephedra forsythia red bean soup: This formula has the effect of sweating and relieving the surface, clearing away heat and dampness, and is suitable for external dampness and heat manifestation.
2.Wuling San: This formula has the effect of diluting water and dampness, warming and yangizing qi, and is suitable for symptoms such as edema and unfavorable urination caused by moisture.
When moxibustion and taking ancient prescriptions, please be sure to consult a professional doctor and adjust it according to your actual situation. We hope you find this information helpful, and I wish you good health and moisture dissipation!
References] 1Lee Dong-won. "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach" [M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2007
2.Zhang Zhongjing. "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases" [M].Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009
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