Do’s and Don’ts of Moxibustion

The precautions of moxibustion include contraindicated parts, inappropriate people, moxibustion method appropriate and so on. 1. Contraindicated parts: aorta, heart, pregnant women’s abdomen and other parts, are not suitable for moxibustion. The face should avoid the use of direct moxibustion, so as not to leave a scar, affecting the aesthetic. Joint activities are also not suitable for pus moxibustion, so as not to pus ulcer, not easy to heal, and even affect the functional activities. 2. Not suitable for people: fasting, overfed, overworked, drunk and other state of the population and the fear of moxibustion, moxibustion is not suitable. Moxibustion mainly through warm stimulation, to treat diseases. Therefore, it is not suitable for patients who have external solid heat or internal heat deficiency. 3. Appropriate moxibustion: When performing moxibustion, you should pay attention to observe the patient’s skin. Avoid overheating or rolling over the moxa cones, resulting in burns to the patient. Patients who need to perform moxibustion should go to the hospital, for formal treatment.