How to use moxibustion to treat dysmenorrhea The correct method of moxibustion for dysmenorrh

Dysmenorrhea is one of the common and troubling problems for women, which brings a lot of pain and discomfort to patients. Moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a significant effect on relieving dysmenorrhea. So how to perform moxibustion for dysmenorrhea, and where to moxibustion? This article will introduce the correct method of moxibustion for dysmenorrhea.

First of all, before performing moxibustion for dysmenorrhea, we need to prepare some moxa and moxibustion instruments. Moxa can be dried moxa leaves or moxa cones pressed into a fluffy shape, and the moxibustion instrument can be a traditional moxa stick or an electric moxibustion instrument.

Secondly, the moxibustion sites for dysmenorrhea are mainly concentrated in the lower abdomen and ear acupoints. The lower abdomen is where the female uterus is located, and it is also the most concentrated location for dysmenorrhea. The ear acupoints are places on the human body with multiple reflex zones, and by stimulating the ear acupoints, the effect of regulating the entire body can be achieved.

Specifically, the method of moxibustion in the lower abdomen is to light the moxibustion device first, then bring the burning moxa close to the lower abdomen, keeping a certain distance from the skin. The warm smoke will penetrate through the skin to the vicinity of the uterus, relieving the pain in the uterus. Generally speaking, each moxibustion can last for 10 to 15 minutes, 1 to 2 times a day, and obvious results can be seen after a few days of continuous use.

Ear acupoint moxibustion requires the use of moxa wool or moxa sticks. The specific operation method is to select a positioning point on the auricle, which can be determined by the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner or an ear acupoint map. Then light the moxibustion device and aim the burning end at the positioning point to stimulate the ear acupoint with a warm feeling. Similarly, each ear acupoint moxibustion lasts 10 to 15 minutes, 1 to 2 times a day, and obvious results can be seen after a few days of continuous use.

To sum up, how to moxibustion for dysmenorrhea and where to moxibustion specifically, mainly for the lower abdomen and ear acupoints. By stimulating the lower abdomen and ear acupoints with warm moxa or moxa sticks, the symptoms of dysmenorrhea can be relieved. Of course, the specific operation method still needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.

It is worth mentioning that moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine, is indeed effective, but it is not suitable for all patients. Some people, such as those who are pregnant, menstruating, and those whose physical condition is not suitable for moxibustion, need to avoid moxibustion. Therefore, when choosing moxibustion to relieve dysmenorrhea, you must be cautious and do it under the guidance of professionals.