Legs cold may be feeling cold, local meridian qi and blood run poorly, etc., in the doctor’s identification of suitable for moxibustion can be selected local acupuncture points foot Sanli, commission, knee eye, Yanglingquan mild moxibustion or rotary moxibustion, there is the effect of warming meridians and collaterals.
Foot Sanli is located in the front outer side of the calf, calf’s nose point 3 inches straight down, tibial bone front ridge outside a cross finger, moxibustion of this point has to regulate qi and blood, help transportation, dispel evil and prevent disease and other effects. The middle of the knee is located behind the knee joint, at the midpoint of the popliteal fossa transverse stripe, in the middle of the biceps femoris tendon and the semimembranosus tendon. The eye of the knee is located in the depression on both sides of the patellar ligament. Yanglingquan is located on the lateral side of the calf, in the depression below the anterior aspect of the small head of the fibula.
For cold legs, moxibustion can be used at the above points to warm the meridians. After moxibustion should pay attention to keep warm, avoid moxibustion local wind and cold, which will aggravate the condition. It is also important to note that moxibustion is prohibited for people who are too hungry, too full, too overworked, or too drunk. It is recommended to have moxibustion treatment by a professional doctor, do not operate on your own to avoid injuries and accidents.