Efficacy and effects of moxibustion on the mid-epiglottis point

Acupuncture and moxibustion of the middle epigastric point has the efficacy and effect of treating gastrointestinal diseases caused by gastric cold as well as the symptoms of the divine spirit. The mid-epigastric point is located on the Ren vein and is situated in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel. The specific method of taking the point is: the midpoint of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel is this point. Moxibustion acupuncture point should first take the point, the moxa column placed in the middle of the epigastric point, ignite the moxa column, to be localized burning sensation, replace the moxa column, moxibustion to the prescribed number of strong, remove the ash. Moxibustion of the middle epigastric point can be used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as stomach pain caused by stomach cold, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, acid reflux, belching (hiccups), and nausea (lack of appetite and decreased food intake), as well as to treat psychosomatic disorders such as insomnia and depression. Moxibustion of the mid-epiglottis point should be performed by a clinician to prevent burns and infections, among other things.