What are the effects of moxibustion at the Hegu acupoint?

The Hegu point is located on the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, when the second metacarpal bone radial mid-point, moxibustion Hegu point’s effects include blood circulation, pain and sedation, as well as relaxation, to help improve the corresponding symptoms of discomfort, to promote the health of the body.
1. Moxibustion Hegu acupoint can promote the body’s qi and blood flow, for women’s menstrual period of low menstrual flow symptoms, can be relieved by moxibustion Hegu acupoint.
2. Pain relief: moxibustion Hegu point can play the role of sedation and pain relief, applicable to toothache, headache, abdominal pain, sore throat and menstrual pain, etc..
3. Relieve tendons and activate collaterals: moxibustion Hegu acupoint has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dredging meridians and collaterals, and can be supplemented by moxibustion Taichong acupoint and Yintang acupoint, etc., which can help to treat facial paralysis.
It is recommended to go to a regular medical institution for moxibustion treatment, and moxibustion is prohibited for pregnant women. Do not operate without authorization to ensure the safety of moxibustion.