How long after fire dragon moxibustion can you take a bath?

Nov 19, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Fire Dragon Moxibustion is a method of administering treatment through warming the body's meridians. Generally, it is recommended that patients wait approximately 6 hours after undergoing Fire Dragon Moxibustion before taking a bath. By this time, the skin pores throughout the body have gradually closed, reducing the risk of cold pathogens entering the body and causing symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, or dizziness, thus better promoting overall health.

Generally speaking, it is safe to take a bath about 6 hours after undergoing Huolong moxibustion, as this does not affect health. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Huolong moxibustion is a therapy that administers warmth and medication through the body's meridians. Its main herbal ingredients include Morinda root (Bajitian) and Polygonum multiflorum (Heshouwu), and it functions to unblock meridians, strengthen kidney function, enhance yang energy, balance yin and yang, and improve spleen and stomach function. Under normal circumstances, it is advisable for patients to wait approximately 6 hours after the treatment before bathing. By this time, the skin pores throughout the body have gradually closed, reducing the risk of cold pathogens entering the body, which could otherwise lead to symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, or dizziness. Waiting helps better protect overall health.

It should be noted that Huolong moxibustion must be performed under the guidance of a qualified professional and should not be attempted independently, to avoid potential harm to health. Additionally, patients should ensure adequate rest after treatment and avoid strenuous exercise or excessive fatigue.