Can I use moxibustion during menstruation?

Menstruation is a physiological phenomenon that every woman of childbearing age experiences every month and is also a normal uterine metabolic activity. There are many things to pay attention to for women during their menstrual period, because their physical constitution is relatively weak during their menstrual period. So, can I do moxibustion during menstruation? The answer is yes. Next, I will introduce to you the indications and specific methods of moxibustion during menstruation!

1. Blood deficiency type

The symptoms include delayed menstruation, small amount of light-colored, thin menstruation, accompanied by dizziness, insomnia, palpitations, pale complexion, and mental fatigue.

Moxibustion acupoints: Neiguan, Guanyuan, uterus, Yongquan

Moxibustion technique: hanging moxibustion (aim a single moxa stick at the acupoint and keep it still), or use a moxibustion box instead, 20 minutes for each acupoint, once a day.

2. Kidney deficiency type

Those who have a late menarche have scanty menstrual flow and suffer from back pain.

Acupoints for moxibustion: Baliao, Guilai, Sanyinjiao.

Moxibustion technique: hanging moxibustion, you can also use a moxibustion box to help, once a day, 20 minutes for each acupoint.

3. Blood Cold Type

Before or during menstruation, the amount of blood is scanty and dark in color, there are clots, and the lower abdomen is cold and painful. The pain prefers warmth and is relieved by heat. The treatment should be to warm the meridians and dispel the cold.

Acupoints for moxibustion: Baliao, Guanyuan, Sanyinjiao, and Zusanli.

Moxibustion technique: It is best to use moxibustion through ginger. Cut the ginger into 3 mm thick pieces, and apply it to each acupoint for 20 minutes each time, twice a day.

If conditions do not permit, use hanging moxibustion. First, Ba Liao, then Guan Yuan, Zu San Li, and finally San Yin Jiao.

4. Qi stagnation type

Symptoms include delayed menstruation, small amount of dark blood, clots, and poor discharge, accompanied by lower abdominal pain, breast pain, and depression.

The treatment for this type of friends is mainly focused on promoting qi and blood circulation.

Moxibustion acupoints: Jianjing, Mingmen, Baliao, Guanyuan, Taichong

Moxibustion technique: hanging moxibustion can be used, and moxibustion box can be used for Guanyuan. Apply once a day, 15 minutes per acupoint each time. The Baliao point can be moxibustioned for 20 minutes.

The above four types of diseases require moxibustion every day. You can use one or two moxa sticks for suspended moxibustion each time and just aim at the acupoints.

If you use a moxa box for the abdomen, it is best to choose a three-hole one, which can cover a larger area. Drink warm water after each moxibustion. You cannot take a bath within 3 hours after moxibustion. Of course, you can take a bath before moxibustion, so you don’t have to take a bath again. Do moxibustion continuously for 7 days, then stop for 3 days, and then continue.

You must not be blown by the wind when doing moxibustion. It is best not to be blown by the wind for an hour after the moxibustion, or enter a very cool air-conditioned room immediately. Otherwise, cold air will enter the body and the moxibustion will be in vain.