Which part of the female gynecology should be moxibustioned

China has a history of more than 5,000 years. Of course, in this history, Chinese medicine is one of the most long-standing, profound and extensive ones. Because Chinese medicine relieves people's pain in its own unique way, China has acupuncture or Chinese medicine to treat people or relieve pain. So let's find out which parts of the female gynecology department should be moxibustioned.

1. What acupoints should be used for gynecological moxibustion?

These are basically the moxibustion points for gynecological diseases. Moxibustion on Zhongwan, Guanyuan, Shenque, Uterus, Guilai, Baliao, Sanyinjiao, and Sanyinjiao are the necessary points in the treatment of gynecological diseases. So where exactly are these points?

1. Zhongwan acupoint

The acupuncture points of the human body belong to the Ren meridian among the eight extraordinary meridians. The main diseases treated by this point are digestive system diseases, such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal rumbling, acid regurgitation, vomiting, constipation, jaundice, etc. In addition, it is also effective for general stomach problems, loss of appetite, dizziness, tinnitus, acne, lack of energy, and neurasthenia.

2. Shenque Point

Shenque point, which is the belly button, also known as the navel, is an important point on the Ren meridian of the human body. It is located in the navel parallel to the Mingmen point. After being hit, it impacts the intercostal nerves, vibrates the intestines and bladder, injures the qi, and causes the body to malfunction. It is the most secret and crucial acupoint in human life and the longevity acupoint in the human body. Shenque is a yang point on the Ren meridian.

3. Guanyuan Point

Guanyuan acupoint is located three inches below the navel. It has the function of nourishing the vital energy and strengthening the foundation, as well as replenishing the lower part of the body. It can be used whenever there is a loss of vital energy. It is mostly used clinically for diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems.

4. Uterine Point

Uterus point is the name of an extrameridian point, which appears in the "Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion". It was originally said to be "two inches on both sides of Zhongji". Now, according to "Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion", it is located in the lower abdomen, 4 inches below the navel and 3 inches away from Zhongji.

5. Guilai Point

One of the acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine, belonging to the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming. In the lower abdomen, 4 inches below the umbilicus and 2 inches lateral to the anterior midline. Abdominal pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, and prolapse of the genitals.

6. Baliao Point

Also known as Shangliao, Ciliao, Zhongliao and Xialiao, there are eight acupoints on the left and right, located in the first, second, third and fourth posterior sacral foramina, collectively known as the "eight acupoints".

The Eight Liao are eight acupoints: Shang Liao, Ci Liao, Zhong Liao and Xia Liao, each in a pair, so they are called "Eight Liao".

7. Zusanli

Zusanli acupoint is one of the main acupoints of "Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming". It is located on the outer side of the calf, 3 inches below Dubi, on the line connecting Dubi and Jiexi, with the lateral sural cutaneous nerve distributed in the superficial layer. The deep layer contains branches or tributaries of the anterior tibial artery and vein. It is mainly used to treat gastrointestinal diseases, paralysis of the lower limbs, mental illness, surgical diseases, and symptoms of consumptive disease. The operation method is to pierce vertically 1~2 inches.

8. Sanyinjiao

Sanyinjiao is one of the commonly used acupoints of the Taiyin spleen of the foot. It is the meeting point of the three yin meridians of the foot (liver, spleen, and kidney) and comes from the "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jia Yi Jing". Sanyinjiao is located on the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle and behind the inner edge of the tibia. Regularly tapping this point can regulate and replenish the Qi and blood of the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians, and is effective in treating endocrine disorders and preventing and treating modern civilization diseases (hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, etc.). Insert the needle vertically 1 to 1.5 inches.

2. What are the symptoms of gynecological inflammation?

1. Abnormal leucorrhea

Symptoms: colorless, transparent, sticky leucorrhea, white or grayish-yellow foamy leucorrhea, curd-like leucorrhea, tofu-like leucorrhea, watery leucorrhea, leucorrhea with blood, or increased or decreased leucorrhea or odor.

Causes: cervical erosion, cervical polyps, cervicitis, candidal vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease, etc.

2. Irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea

Symptoms: Abnormal menstrual cycle or bleeding volume, or abdominal pain and systemic symptoms before and during menstruation.

Cause: organic disease or functional disorder. Blood diseases, hypertension, liver diseases, endocrine diseases, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole, reproductive tract infection, tumors (such as ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids), etc.