Which part of the body should be treated with moxibustion for dispelling cold

Cold dispelling moxibustion can select acupoints such as Dazhui, Shenque, Guanyuan, Zusanli, and Mingmen to promote the circulation of qi and blood and improve cold constitution through warm stimulation.

The Dazhui acupoint is located in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra and belongs to the important acupoint of the Du meridian. Moxibustion at this point can help invigorate yang qi, relieve headaches and neck and shoulder stiffness caused by wind cold and cold. The Shenque acupoint is located in the center of the navel. Moxibustion of this acupoint can warm and nourish the spleen and kidney yang qi, improve symptoms such as abdominal cold and pain, diarrhea, and other deficiency cold symptoms. Guanyuan acupoint is located three inches below the navel, where vital energy gathers. Moxibustion can enhance the lower energizer yang qi and has a regulating effect on female uterine cold and dysmenorrhea, as well as male kidney yang deficiency. Zusanli acupoint is located three inches below the outer knee. Moxibustion of this acupoint can nourish the spleen and stomach, eliminate dampness and cold, and is suitable for people with warm hands and feet and loss of appetite. The Mingmen acupoint is located below the spinous process of the second lumbar spine. Moxibustion can warm and tonify kidney yang, improve symptoms of kidney yang deficiency such as soreness and coldness in the waist and knees, and frequent nocturia at night.

When using moxibustion to drive away cold, it is important to choose high-quality moxa sticks and apply the moxibustion 2-3 centimeters away from the skin until the local area is flushed. Individuals with weak constitution can choose 1-2 acupoints each time to avoid sweating and damaging yang. Within 2 hours after moxibustion, avoid eating raw and cold foods. Ginger and red date tea can be consumed to assist in warming yang. Moxibustion is not suitable for pregnant women, people with damaged skin, and people with solid heat constitution. diabetes patients need to strictly control the temperature of moxibustion to prevent burns. It is recommended to select acupoints based on syndrome differentiation under the guidance of a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Moxibustion should be performed 2-3 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks as a conditioning cycle.