Thyroid disorders are often categorized as “galls” in Chinese medicine, and because they are located in the front of the neck, moxibustion is not recommended. If you need to go to the acupuncture department, the doctor will decide whether to carry out moxibustion, do not operate without authorization, so as not to burn the skin, aggravate the condition.
If necessary, you can use moxibustion on the body’s common health points, such as the foot Sanli, the center of the stomach, Guanyuan and other points, in order to enhance the body’s positive qi to ward off disease.
1. Foot Sanli is located on the outer side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the eye of the knee, the point has a very good tonic Qi (by tonifying the spleen method of treatment of qi deficiency), strengthening the spleen and stomach, qi and blood, the main treatment of stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness of the lower limbs, etc., is a strong health care of the key points.
2. The middle epigastric region is located 4 inches above the navel, which has the effect of eliminating food stagnation (promoting food digestion), calming the mind, lowering the rebelliousness and inducing diuresis, and it is the main treatment for stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, acid reflux, hiccups, and so on.
3. Guanyuan is located in the lower abdomen, 3 inches below the navel, has the effect of tonifying the kidney and cultivating the vital energy, warming the yang and fixing the hair, and is used for the treatment of stroke crisis, chills, weakness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in the stool, urinary pain, blood in the urine, urination, frequent urination, spermatorrhea, impotence, premature ejaculation, menstrual disorders, menstrual cramps, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, not enough evil discharge, and placenta not down.
The above acupoints are only for recommendation, gallbladder patients should seek medical attention, identify the condition, actively cooperate with the physician treatment, do not unauthorized moxibustion operation.