Can women lose weight by moxibustion on their lower abdomen every day

Women's daily moxibustion on the lower abdomen generally cannot directly achieve weight loss effects. Moxibustion mainly regulates physical fitness by warming meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, and may have a certain auxiliary effect on virtual obesity caused by cold and dampness blockage, but weight loss needs to be combined with dietary control and exercise.

Moxibustion of the lower abdomen mainly acts on the Ren and Dai meridians, as well as the uterus area. It can improve gastrointestinal motility, promote local blood circulation, and may have a regulatory effect on metabolic delay caused by spleen and stomach deficiency cold. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, obese individuals with phlegm dampness type may experience symptoms such as abdominal looseness, aversion to cold and warmth. At this time, moxibustion at acupoints such as Guan Yuan and Qi Hai can help warm up yang and dispel dampness, but it needs to be combined with traditional Chinese medicine for tonifying the spleen and dispelling dampness. Relying solely on moxibustion for weight loss lacks scientific basis. Fat consumption needs to be achieved through a calorie deficit, and excessive moxibustion may lead to skin burns or yin deficiency and excessive fire. The weight loss of some individuals after moxibustion may be related to accelerated water metabolism rather than fat breakdown. A common clinical misconception is to mistake the temporary softness of the abdomen after moxibustion for the effect of reducing fat.

It is recommended to adopt a comprehensive weight loss plan, with moxibustion 2-3 times a week, combined with exercises such as Ba Duan Jin and brisk walking, and reduce the intake of refined carbohydrates in diet. People with damp heat constitution should not frequently use moxibustion, and pregnant women, menstrual periods, and those with skin damage should not use it. If symptoms such as dry mouth and insomnia occur, stop immediately and consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to adjust the plan if necessary.