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What are the benefits of long-term moxibustion on the Baliao acupoints?

Nov 05, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
The term "Baliao" is a collective name referring to the four acupoints: Shangliao (Upper Liao), Ciliao (Secondary Liao), Zhongliao (Middle Liao), and Xialiao (Lower Liao). Long-term moxibustion on the Baliao points offers various benefits, including regulating menstruation and warming the uterus, strengthening the lower back and enhancing yang energy, harmonizing the stomach and regulating the intestines, promoting the circulation of qi and blood, and resolving blood stasis and nodules. Moxibustion at the Baliao points can promote the flow of qi and blood in the body and has the effect of warming the meridians and dispelling cold. Regular application helps regulate menstruation, warm the uterus, improve women's health, and relieve conditions such as menstrual irregularities, abdominal distension and pain, and cold uterus.

Generally speaking, "Ba Liao" (Eight Lumbar Points) is a collective term for Shangliao (BL31), Ciliao (BL32), Zhongliao (BL33), and Xialiao (BL34). Long-term moxibustion on the Ba Liao points offers various health benefits, including regulating menstruation and warming the uterus, strengthening the lower back and enhancing yang energy, harmonizing the stomach and intestines, promoting smooth flow of qi and blood, and resolving blood stasis and nodules. Specific details are as follows:

1. Regulating Menstruation and Warming the Uterus

Moxibustion on the Ba Liao points promotes the circulation of qi and blood in the body and has the effect of warming meridians and dispelling cold. Regular moxibustion at these points helps regulate menstruation, warm the uterus, and improve women's overall health. It can also relieve conditions such as menstrual irregularities, abdominal distension and pain, and cold uterus. Additionally, it has certain therapeutic effects on pelvic inflammatory disease, making it particularly suitable for women.

2. Strengthening the Lower Back and Enhancing Yang Energy

Moxibustion on the Ba Liao points has effects such as reinforcing yang energy, preventing collapse, and uplifting sunken yang, helping restore normal bodily functions. It strengthens the lower back and boosts yang energy, improving male sexual dysfunctions such as impotence and premature ejaculation. Men experiencing these conditions may benefit from appropriate moxibustion on the Ba Liao points.

3. Harmonizing the Stomach and Intestines

The thermal effect of moxibustion on the Ba Liao points helps soothe and regulate gastrointestinal function. The heat stimulates blood circulation in the gastrointestinal tract, enhances peristalsis, and helps balance gastric acid secretion and overall digestive function, thereby alleviating gastrointestinal discomforts such as epigastric pain and indigestion.

4. Promoting Smooth Flow of Qi and Blood

Through thermal stimulation, moxibustion on the Ba Liao points facilitates the unimpeded flow of qi and blood. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, moxibustion warms and opens the meridians and dilates blood vessels, aiding in the regulation of qi and blood circulation. Applying moxibustion to these points enhances the movement of qi and blood, relieving symptoms associated with qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and dysmenorrhea.

5. Resolving Blood Stasis and Dissipating Nodules

The thermal effect of moxibustion on the Ba Liao points helps dissolve and disperse stagnant blood. In TCM theory, blood stasis is considered a pathological condition that obstructs the flow of qi and blood. The warming stimulation from moxibustion improves local blood circulation, accelerates the metabolism and elimination of stagnant blood, and aids in resolving blood clots and nodules, thus improving related symptoms.

It should be noted that moxibustion must be performed under the guidance of a qualified professional. Self-treatment without proper knowledge is not recommended, as it may harm one's health.

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