Moxibustion navel (i.e. Shen Que) has the effect of warming the meridians, elevating Yang Qi, dispersing cold, relieving pain, activating Qi and blood circulation, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and replenishing vital energy. Note that moxibustion is not available to everyone, the evidence of deficiency, cold should be moxibustion; solid evidence, heat should not be moxibustion, it is recommended that a professional physician guidance.
Shenque, located in the center of the umbilicus, is the main point of the Ren vein, which has the effect of tonifying yang and benefiting qi, warming the kidney and strengthening the spleen. There are various methods of moxibustion, such as moxa stick moxibustion, salt moxibustion, garlic moxibustion, etc., which should be selected according to the patient’s location, season, condition, and constitution.
In addition, the moxibustion should pay attention to burns, should be slightly red local skin for degree, after moxibustion should pay attention to local warmth, moderate amount of warm water.