Can I use moxibustion on my abdomen when I wake up in the morning?
Nov 19, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Patients can perform moxibustion on the abdomen in the morning, as there is no fixed time for abdominal moxibustion. However, after defecation in the morning, some patients may experience abdominal pain or a cold sensation in the stomach. At this time, moxibustion can better warm the meridians and dispel cold, more effectively promoting the circulation of qi and blood, thus achieving an ideal therapeutic effect. Nevertheless, moxibustion should not be performed on an empty stomach.
Generally speaking, it is acceptable to perform moxibustion on the abdomen after waking up in the morning, but it should not be done on an empty stomach. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Moxibustion is a common traditional Chinese medicine therapy that stimulates specific acupoints or body areas to regulate disordered physiological and biochemical functions. In general, patients can undergo abdominal moxibustion after getting up in the morning, as there is no fixed time requirement for abdominal moxibustion. However, after defecation in the morning, some patients may experience abdominal pain or a cold sensation in the stomach. At this time, performing moxibustion on the abdomen enhances its effect of warming meridians and dispelling cold, better promoting the circulation of qi and blood, thus achieving more desirable therapeutic results. Nevertheless, moxibustion should not be performed on an empty stomach, as the body's resistance may be too weak, making it easier for cold pathogens to invade and cause abdominal pain.
It should be noted that moxibustion should not be self-administered, to avoid burns or delays in treatment. Patients should undergo treatment under the guidance of a physician.
