Can I do moxibustion during menstruation?

Some people have heavy menstrual flow, but moxibustion can help patients activate blood circulation, which will cause some problems. So is it really possible to do moxibustion during menstruation? Let the experts show us what to pay attention to when doing moxibustion! I hope that all friends who want to do moxibustion can pay attention to these issues to avoid harm!

The following points should be noted during menstruation

1. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva. Wash the vulva with warm water every day during the menstrual period. Do not take a bath in a tub. It is best to take a shower to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing inflammation.

2. You must not have sexual intercourse during the menstrual period, because sexual intercourse can easily bring bacteria into the vagina and cause inflammation, and also cause excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation, etc.

3. Get enough sleep during menstruation, eat less raw, cold and spicy foods, and be careful not to catch cold or get caught in the rain. 4. Although you may feel a little uncomfortable during the menstrual period, you can still work, study and do general housework as usual. However, you should try to avoid strenuous labor and do not stay in humid places for a long time.

People who are not suitable for moxibustion

1. For patients with hypertension, although moxibustion is introduced in various professional books, it depends on the severity of the disease. The more reliable method is to control blood pressure first, and then select acupoints based on syndrome differentiation.

2. Benign tumors require strict differentiation.

3. For malignant tumors, moxibustion is not recommended as it will cause excessive heat in the blood.

4. People with metal implants in their bodies should be cautious when using moxibustion. It is a simple physical principle and I will not go into details.

5. Do not directly apply moxibustion to exposed parts, such as the face, to prevent the formation of scars and affect the appearance.

6. Avoid moxibustion if you are extremely tired, too hungry, too full, drunk, sweating profusely, emotionally unstable, or women are menstruating.

7. Moxibustion should not be used during certain infectious diseases, high fever, coma, convulsions, or when the body is extremely exhausted and emaciated.

8. People who have no self-control ability, such as mental patients, should not undergo moxibustion.

9. Do not apply moxibustion on areas with thin skin, little muscle, and tendon knots; the lumbar sacral area and lower abdomen of pregnant women; and the nipples, genitals, and testicles of men and women.

The above are some suggestions from experts on moxibustion. I hope that female friends will consult an expert when doing moxibustion during menstruation and not proceed blindly! We hope our suggestions can help you. The editor kindly reminds you: you must consult a doctor in time before proceeding, and you cannot do moxibustion casually!