Varicose veins are known as tendon tumors in Chinese medicine and are mostly caused by poor circulation of qi and blood. Acupuncture points such as Blood Sea, Diaphragm Yu and Foot Sanli can be moxibrated.
Blood Sea is 2 inches above the medial end of the patellar base, when the bulge of the medial head of the quadriceps muscle. It has the ability to transform blood into qi and transport spleen blood. It is used for treating gynecological diseases, blood-heat skin diseases, and medial knee-femur pain (inner thigh pain).
Diaphragm Yu is 1.5 inches below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. It has the effect of regulating Qi, broadening the chest, activating Blood circulation and clearing the veins. It is the main treatment for vomiting, eructation (hiccups), asthma, vomiting blood, anemia, cryptorchid rash, itchy skin and other diseases.
Foot Sanli is located on the outer side of the calf, 3 inches below the calf’s nose. It has the function of drying and transforming spleen dampness and generating stomach qi. It is the main treatment for stomach pain, vomiting, eructation, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, intestinal sounding, indigestion, diarrhea, knee pain, impotence and paralysis of the lower limbs (lower limb weakness, numbness and pain), and foot fungus and other diseases.
Physical discomfort requires prompt medical attention by a doctor. Moxibustion operation needs to be operated by a professional doctor, moxibustion after the occurrence of physical discomfort, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital examination, timely treatment, so as not to delay the condition.