Can I do moxibustion during my period?

Moxibustion is a very traditional Chinese medical treatment method. Until today, many people still have the habit of doing moxibustion. There are many benefits to doing so. For example, it can expel the cold in the body, so it has an analgesic effect. It also has the effect of warming the yang and replenishing qi, and especially has the effect of promoting blood circulation and activating collaterals, so the health care effect is very prominent. So, can women do moxibustion during menstruation?

Can I do moxibustion during my period?

Many women are afraid of monthly menstruation because the pain during menstruation is very unbearable. Some female friends who take medication to relieve pain told me that medication has great side effects and is not always effective in relieving pain. Long-term medication can easily lead to dependence.

There are no side effects of moxibustion in treating dysmenorrhea. However, can women use moxibustion when they are menstruating?

Normal menstruation is one of the signs of a woman's good health, so if you have unbearable pain during your period, there may be something wrong with your body. Nowadays, increased life pressure, irregular lifestyle and diet, and revealing clothing have become the main reasons for irregular menstruation among female friends.

However, when it comes to moxibustion, many people are troubled by the ancient custom that moxibustion cannot be performed during menstruation.

When you experience dysmenorrhea or a sudden increase in menstrual flow, it is wrong to choose to take medicine or use a hot water bottle for hot compresses, but ignore moxibustion!

1. Dysmenorrhea is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Moxibustion can regulate qi and blood circulation, remove blood stasis and relieve pain. It would be a pity to abandon it!

2. Scanty menstrual flow is caused by deficiency of both Qi and blood. Moxibustion during menstruation can help the body expel blood clots and clear stagnation, which is a great benefit!

3. Heavy menstrual flow is caused by spleen deficiency, which leads to excessive bleeding. Moxibustion on acupoints according to symptoms can not only reduce blood volume, but also reduce psychological pressure during menstruation. It is really a convenient method!

However, the teachings of the ancients and modern people have caused many women to be complacent and lose the best time to regulate their menstruation, which is really heartbreaking! I think the ancients did not say that you cannot use moxibustion during menstruation, but that you need to be cautious in individual cases.

Generally speaking, if the menstrual flow is light, then moxibustion during menstruation can increase the menstrual flow, eliminate meridian blockages, and harmonize the Chong and Ren meridians.

4. If you have uterine fibroids, the lumps and blood stasis that would take many days to be discharged through normal metabolism can be discharged in large quantities through moxibustion during menstruation.

Not all women can undergo moxibustion during their menstruation. Some women have a heavy menstrual flow. In this case, it is inappropriate to perform moxibustion because moxibustion is used to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Using moxibustion to regulate a heavy menstrual flow will increase the amount of menstrual blood. Of course, it’s not certain. You can try moxibustion and then make a decision.