Moxibustion is one of the most common treatment methods in Chinese medicine, and is also widely used in the treatment of many diseases. However, due to lack of professional knowledge or misunderstanding, there are some misunderstandings about moxibustion. In this article, I will introduce some common moxibustion misunderstandings and provide corresponding solutions.

Misunderstanding 1: Moxibustion is burning wormwood

Moxibustion is not simply burning wormwood and placing it on specific acupuncture points, but a professional treatment method that includes the theoretical basis of meridians, acupoints, disease classification and treatment principles. Moxibustion stimulates the acupoints by burning the heat generated by wormwood and the volatiles of herbs, so as to adjust the movement of Qi and blood of the human body and achieve the effect of treatment and health care.

Solution: If you are interested in moxibustion, it is recommended to find a professional trained and qualified Chinese medicine doctor for consultation and treatment.

Myth 2: Moxibustion can cure all diseases

Moxibustion does have a certain helpful role in the treatment of many diseases, but it does not mean that it can treat all diseases. For some serious or acute diseases, it is still necessary to treat them through regular medical channels. For some chronic diseases or sub-health conditions, moxibustion can be used as an auxiliary treatment method, but it does not mean that it can completely replace other treatment methods.

Solution: In the choice of treatment, it is necessary to take into account the individual's disease and the advice of professional doctors. Take into account the individual's physique, age, disease and other factors to choose the appropriate treatment.

Misunderstanding three: Moxibustion should be more moxibustion to have an effect

Some people believe that the longer the moxibustion, the more times the more effective. In fact, the therapeutic effect of moxibustion is related to factors such as the time and frequency of moxibustion and personal physique. Moxibustion time is too short, may not achieve the desired effect; If it is too long, it may cause overheating or burns. The frequency of moxibustion also needs to be reasonably adjusted according to personal physique and disease conditions, excessive moxibustion may consume the body's Yang, but play a negative role.

Solution: When carrying out moxibustion treatment, it is necessary to follow the advice of professional doctors and carry out moxibustion treatment in accordance with a reasonable time and frequency. Communicate with the doctor and adjust the mode and frequency of moxibustion treatment in time.

Myth 4: Moxibustion will not have side effects

Moxibustion, as a kind of physical therapy, is different from taking drugs internally, so many people think it has no side effects. But in fact, moxibustion is also a kind of stimulation to the human body, if improper operation or improper use, still may produce some side effects, such as burns, allergies and so on.

Solution: Before moxibustion treatment, you need to understand your own physical condition and inform the doctor whether there is a history of allergies or other contraindications. Moxibustion treatment should maintain a good posture and comfortable feeling to avoid overheating or scalding. If something abnormal occurs, stop treatment immediately and consult a doctor.

Myth 5: Anyone can do moxibustion

Moxibustion treatment may be appropriate for some people, but it is not suitable for everyone. For example, pregnant women, young children, the elderly, the incapacitated, or people with contraindications such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and skin diseases are not suitable for moxibustion treatment.

Solution: Before moxibustion treatment, you need to consult a professional doctor and inform your physical condition to ensure that you are suitable for moxibustion treatment. The doctor will give appropriate suggestions according to the individual situation, so that the patient can understand the contraindications and indications of moxibustion treatment.

To sum up, moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that has been practiced and clinically validated for thousands of years. However, there are still some misunderstandings in the treatment of moxibustion, such as thinking that moxibustion is simply burning wormwood, or moxibustion can treat all diseases. In order to avoid misunderstanding and wrong use, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor before moxibustion treatment to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for moxibustion treatment, and to treat according to the doctor's recommendations to achieve better results.