As the saying goes: “Acupuncture stone comes first, and decoction medicine comes later”, “acupuncture and moxibustion cupping reduces pain by half”, these long spreading wisdom, together with Hua Tuo’s story of using acupuncture and moxibustion to relieve Cao Cao’s head wind disease, have witnessed the important position of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy in the history of Chinese medicine. Today, we will discuss in depth the range of diseases that can be treated by acupuncture and moxibustion and the precautions before and after treatment.
Acupuncture and moxibustion, an ancient and profound treatment method, skillfully acts on specific acupoints of the human body through precise acupuncture and warm moxibustion, aiming to awaken the self-healing potential of the body, strengthen the immune system, and promote the self repair and balance of the body. Its treatment scope is wide, covering many common and complex diseases:
The miraculous effect of acupuncture and moxibustion
1.Dredging the meridians, unblocking qi and blood acupuncture and moxibustion is like dredging the river, which can clear the stagnation in the meridians and restore the smooth flow of qi and blood. In traditional Chinese medicine, meridians are channels for the circulation of qi and blood. Once blocked, it can lead to joint pain and limb numbness. Acupuncture and moxibustion can effectively unblock the meridians, restore the circulation of qi and blood, and promote health.
2.Adjusting yin and yang and restoring balance. The root of diseases often stems from the imbalance of yin and yang in the body. Based on its unique meridian theory, acupuncture and moxibustion aims to adjust yin and yang and return the body to a harmonious state through specific acupoint stimulation and manipulation, which is the ultimate goal of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment.
3.Strengthening the body and eliminating evil, enhancing physical fitness. Human health depends on the filling of yang energy and the disappearance of yin evil in the body. Acupuncture and moxibustion can help the body resist diseases, restore physiological balance and restore health and vitality by strengthening yang qi and weakening yin evil.
4.Nourishing the spleen and stomach, strengthening the foundation and nourishing the spleen and stomach is the foundation of digestion. Acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate the function of the spleen and stomach, improve the digestive environment, effectively alleviate abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other problems caused by dampness trapping the spleen, and enhance the energy supply and absorption capacity of the human body.
5.Helping yang and dispelling cold, winter disease and summer treatment. acupuncture and moxibustion is especially effective in midsummer for the pain of neck, shoulder, waist and leg caused by yang deficiency and invasion of cold pathogens that are prone to occur in winter. At this time, the human body is full of yang qi. acupuncture and moxibustion can further stimulate the meridian qi, dispel the accumulated cold evil in the body, and achieve the dual purpose of prevention and treatment.
Acupuncture and moxibustion, with its unique efficacy and wide range of indications, occupies a pivotal position in the treatment of traditional chinese medicine. Acupuncture and moxibustion can play an important role in relieving pain, harmonizing yin and yang, strengthening physique and tonifying the spleen and stomach. However, before receiving acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, it is also important to understand the relevant precautions to ensure the safety and effect of the treatment.
