Definition and principle of moxibustion
Moxibustion is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine therapy. It can regulate the body and treat diseases by igniting a moxibustion stick, applying moxa wool to specific points or meridians, and stimulating points and meridians by using the heat energy and drug properties of moxa. Moxibustion therapy has a history of thousands of years in China, and is widely used in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine.
The principle of moxibustion is to apply warm stimulation to the human body, regulate and activate the meridians, promote the movement of qi and blood, enhance the immunity of the body, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases and health care. Heat fumigation stimulation of wormwood can expand blood vessels, increase microcirculation, improve blood supply and metabolism of tissues, and promote the dissipation of inflammation and wound healing.
Application of Moxibustion in Elderly Parturients
Moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, is widely used in the health care of elderly women. Older women refer to those who are over 35 years old. As their age increases, their body functions decline and they face higher risks of pregnancy and childbirth. Moxibustion can adjust the balance of yin and yang in the human body, strengthen the physique, reduce the discomfort of the puerpera, and prevent complications.
First of all, moxibustion can regulate the movement of qi and blood in pregnant women, increase the blood supply of uterus and placenta, improve the nutrition supply of the fetus, and alleviate the abnormalities that may occur during the development of the fetus. Secondly, moxibustion during pregnancy can alleviate vomiting, eliminate fatigue, and improve sleep quality. At the same time, moxibustion can also promote the recovery of the maternal body and speed up the recovery after childbirth.
Points and methods of applying moxibustion
Moxibustion is mainly used to stimulate specific acupoints and meridians in elderly women. Common acupoints include Zusanli, Quchi, Yinling Spring, etc. These acupoints can regulate qi and blood and increase yang qi in the body. The general method of moxibustion is to burn moxa on the acupoints, or apply the moxibustion strip directly on the acupoints to stimulate the acupoints with warm heat.
When conducting moxibustion therapy, it is necessary to select a regular TCM hospital or a qualified TCM doctor to operate it to ensure safety and efficacy. The duration of moxibustion is generally 15-30 minutes, 1-2 times a week, and the course of treatment depends on individual conditions. When applying moxibustion to pregnant women, attention should be paid to the control of heat to avoid burns.
Advantages and precautions of moxibustion
As a natural therapy, moxibustion has many advantages. First of all, moxibustion does not need drugs to avoid the influence of drugs on the fetus. Secondly, moxibustion therapy is safe, simple, and economical, which is suitable for many people, including elderly women.
However, some matters should be paid attention to when applying moxibustion. First of all, moxibustion is strictly prohibited during pregnancy because pregnant women are weak and more sensitive to stimulation, which is likely to cause other accidents. Secondly, we need to consult a professional Chinese medicine doctor before moxibustion to understand our physical condition and the suitability of moxibustion application.
To sum up, moxibustion has certain curative effect and health care effect on elderly puerpera under appropriate circumstances. However, due to individual differences and different maternal physical conditions, it is necessary to consult a professional doctor before applying moxibustion to ensure safety and efficacy. Moxibustion is not a panacea, nor can it replace formal medical means. Only reasonable use can bring its * good effect into play.
