Spleen deficiency and dampness can be treated with moxibustion at acupoints that have the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, such as Spleen Yu, Stomach Yu, and Yinlingquan.
Spleen Yu is located in the spine area, under the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline. This point has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach, eliminating food and dampness, and moxibustion has a better effect on the deficiency of qi, blood and fluid caused by spleen deficiency.
Stomach Yu is located in the spine area, under the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline. This point has the function of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, eliminating food and inducing dampness, and is good for treating vomiting, intestinal tinnitus, diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases.
Yinlingquan is located on the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression between the lower edge of the medial tibial condyle and the medial edge of the tibia. This point has the effect of clearing dampness and heat, strengthening the spleen and regulating qi, benefiting the kidney and regulating menstruation, and activating the meridians and collaterals, and it has a certain alleviating effect on diarrhea, edema and dysmenorrhea.
Patients with spleen deficiency and dampness need to pay attention to dietary regulation and avoid eating cold foods. When conducting moxibustion treatment, a professional physician should be instructed to avoid accidents.