Do you remember the editor posted an article about moxibustion yesterday? Then the first and second paragraphs were repeated... Nani! Can't bear it! Please feel free to blame me! However, I will still be good to you as always~~Now I will correct the mistakes made yesterday, and I will definitely not make any more mistakes this time!
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"Moxibustion should not be used when feeling too hungry, overfull, overworked, drunk, startled, frightened, angry, sweating, or thirsty.".
"Moxibustion is not allowed at the heart pulsation, large blood vessels, nipples, testicles, perineum, lower abdomen and lumbosacral regions during pregnancy, or during menstruation.".
"High fever, convulsion, coma, advanced hypertension, bleeding tendencies, active pulmonary tuberculosis, extreme failure, and some malignant tumors should not be treated with moxibustion.".
4. When applying moxibustion on the face, it is not advisable to wipe garlic, ginger, onion juice, etc., nor to use irritating drugs. The moxibustion should be separated by thick materials, with few strong points, short moxibustion time, and a warm sensation. It is necessary to strengthen protection to prevent burns from forming scars and damaging the face.
5. It is not advisable to use suppurative moxibustion or scar moxibustion at joints to avoid affecting joint activity.
Before applying moxibustion, patiently explain and eliminate the patient's fear to obtain the patient's cooperation. If suppurative moxibustion or scar moxibustion is required, the patient's consent is required.
When applying moxibustion, appropriate moxibustion methods should be selected based on the patient's condition and physique, so as to concentrate, use both hands and eyes, and frequently ask the patient's feelings. For those with pain or temperature disorders, or those with sensory retardation, the physician needs to carefully observe and strictly control the number and time of moxibustion application.
For the first time of applying moxibustion, or for patients who are physically weak, the moxa cone should first be small and then large, and the strong number should first be small and then large. Gradually increase the amount to prevent dizziness. If dizziness occurs, immediately stop applying moxibustion and take corresponding treatment measures.
During moxibustion, protective articles should be laid around the moxibustion site to prevent the moxa cone from falling off and burning the skin, bedding, and clothing. After moxibustion, completely extinguish the moxa cone to prevent a fire.
10. The moxibustion room should maintain air circulation. To avoid excessive concentration of moxa smoke, smoke extraction equipment can be installed. When applying moxibustion, the indoor temperature should be appropriate to prevent the patient from getting cold and wind.
Recuperation after moxibustion
After moxibustion, pay attention to recuperation, maintain optimistic mood, relax and meditate, avoid excessive emotions, be cautious in living, avoid the wind and cold, abstain from sexual intercourse, and do not overwork. It is not advisable to eat raw, cold, spicy, and thick flavors, and it is advisable to eat nutritious and light food.
"After moxibustion, there are generally no symptoms of discomfort, but a few patients with low fever, fatigue, dry mouth, and other discomfort will gradually disappear without treatment.". If symptoms such as thirst, constipation, or yellow urine occur, they can be taken with pear juice or lotus root juice for moxibustion to treat the symptoms of yin injury. They can also be taken orally with decoction of raw rehmannia glutinosa, ophiopogon japonicus, scrophularia, sand ginseng, and cistanche to nourish yin and clear heat, and their symptoms can be eliminated.
"After moxibustion, local skin often has a flushing and burning sensation, and some may have a warm sensation transmitted along the meridians to a distance. Sometimes, the sensation spreads to the entire upper or lower limbs, and even the entire body, which is a phenomenon of obtaining qi during moxibustion.". Local skin flushing after moxibustion can disappear within a few hours without any treatment. If the skin blisters after moxibustion, use a sterile needle to puncture and discharge water. Lighter people can heal within a few days by wiping with gentian ultraviolet light; For severe cases, apply Sanhuang ointment (Coptis chinensis, Cortex Phellodendri, Rhubarb) externally to prevent infection.