Can I get moxibustion during my period?

Moxibustion can be done during menstruation, but it requires evidence-based treatment. Moxibustion has the functions of warming the menstrual cycle and dispersing cold, supporting Yang and fixing the detoxification, eliminating stasis and dispersing nodules, as well as preventing diseases and health care. During menstruation, women’s body constitution is weak and they tend to have a series of symptoms such as menstrual pain, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, nausea and vomiting, and irritability, etc. Moxibustion on the abdomen can unblock the meridians, relieve pain and dispel wind and cold. So during the menstrual period can do moxibustion, play a good role in warming the menstruation and dispersing cold, pass the ligament, but moxibustion during menstruation, the volume of menstruation may be on the high side.