Disadvantages of moxibustion for women

Moxibustion is a method that can help our body remove moisture and toxins, so it is very beneficial for women to do moxibustion, but moxibustion requires choosing the correct acupoints and understanding the methods of moxibustion. Moxibustion can help women avoid uterine cold and irregular menstruation, improve gastrointestinal function and strengthen the stomach and spleen. However, moxibustion can cause skin redness and easy burns, so everyone should pay attention to it.

1. The benefits of moxibustion for women are as follows:

1. Many women have symptoms such as fear of cold, cold uterus, irregular menstruation, etc., which are all caused by yin constitution or cold deficiency. At this time, proper moxibustion on certain acupoints of the body can help expel coldness, warm the uterus and activate blood circulation, dredge meridians and regulate menstruation. Secondly, some women suffer from postpartum rheumatism early on, and appropriate moxibustion can play a certain preventive and therapeutic effect.

2. Appropriate moxibustion on the Zusanli, Zhongwan, Shenque points on the navel, etc. can help female friends improve gastrointestinal function, strengthen the stomach and spleen, raise yang and lift the sunken, and play a role in preventing and treating various gastrointestinal diseases, puffiness and improving resistance.

3. Many women have spots on their faces, which are mostly caused by endocrine disorders. Proper moxibustion can dredge qi and blood, detoxify and nourish the skin, and play a role in adjusting the endocrine system and fading spots.

2. The disadvantages of moxibustion for women are as follows:

1. If the method used during moxibustion is incorrect, it may cause redness of the skin. In severe cases, the high temperature may burn the skin, causing symptoms such as blisters and suppuration. If you don't keep warm after moxibustion, you may catch a cold.

2. If a woman has heavy menstrual flow, she should not undergo moxibustion, otherwise the symptoms may become more serious. In particular, some pregnant women may suffer miscarriage if the moxibustion method is incorrect. Therefore, moxibustion is not recommended for pregnant women in clinical practice.