Moxibustion has become a popular way of health preservation for many modern people. What are the symptoms suitable for moxibustion and what are the precautions? Today, I will listen to the doctor talk about the benefits and contraindications of moxibustion. How does moxibustion work? Many elderly people are afraid of the cold, and even in hot summers, many still feel cold, which is a typical manifestation of insufficient yang energy. In the book "Bencao Congxin", it is said that mugwort leaves are bitter and bitter, warm and ripe, with a pure Yang nature. They can return to the stagnant Yang, promote the twelve meridians, move the three yin, regulate Qi and blood, dispel cold and dampness, warm the uterus, warm the middle and open the depression... By using them to moxibustion fire, they can penetrate various meridians and eliminate various diseases Moxibustion therapy achieves therapeutic and health benefits by burning the heat generated by mugwort, applying moderate warm stimulation, and transmitting it through meridians. This therapy is mainly used to tonify the kidneys and strengthen the body, tonify yang and strengthen yang, improve limb coldness, regulate organ function, promote metabolism, and enhance physical fitness, in order to achieve the goal of strengthening the body. Moxibustion has more effects than you might think, such as restoring yang and strengthening detachment, restoring meridians to treat various critical syndromes such as deficiency and weak pulse. Shu Feng San Han, regulate Ying Wei to treat external sensations of wind cold invasion, and treat various syndromes of Qi and blood imbalance in Ying Wei. Promoting blood circulation, removing stasis, warming and unblocking meridians to treat various joint diseases such as falls, blood stasis, meridian blockage, and wind cold dampness. Ascending and lifting the middle qi, stabilizing the fetus and preventing leakage are used to treat prolapse of the anus, uterine prolapse, deficiency of Chong and Ren, fetal restlessness, collapse and leakage. Warm meridians and dispel cold, dispel wind and relieve pain to treat various pain symptoms caused by wind and cold. Treatment of various gynecological and obstetric diseases such as transverse delivery and abnormal fetal position caused by unstable Chong Ren and rotating fetal position. Nourishing the spleen and kidneys, enhancing the dual benefits of treating spleen and stomach weakness, weak circulation and transformation, kidney deficiency and yin deficiency, premature ejaculation, impotence, and waist and knee weakness. Strong Yuanyang, dispelling diseases and prolonging life without illness, self moxibustion can prevent diseases, enhance disease resistance, make energy abundant, and maintain longevity. Before moxibustion, it is advisable to understand the contraindications of direct moxibustion on wounds, areas with thin skin, and less muscle, such as the face, joints, nipples, testicles, and perineum. Moxibustion should not be applied to large blood vessels or heart areas. Moxibustion should be avoided during periods of high fever, coma, convulsions, menstrual periods, pregnancy, infectious diseases, and extreme physical exhaustion. Extreme fatigue, excessive hunger, fullness, drunkenness, sweating profusely, emotional instability, and other conditions are prohibited from moxibustion. People without self-control, such as patients with mental disorders, should avoid moxibustion. During the process of moxibustion, it is not advisable to eat cold food. Within one hour after moxibustion, it is not advisable to come into contact with cold water or take a shower. After moxibustion, it is necessary to drink plenty of warm water to assist in detoxification, and it is forbidden to drink cold water. Author: Li Yongjie (Beijing Elderly Hospital)