Mr. Yue Meizhong, a great doctor, wrote clearly the matters needing attention in the article "Great Moxibustion Therapy for Weakness", which is very responsible. Now, the WeChat business that makes quick money often lacks the training of basic knowledge of moxibustion, so it is OK to simplify moxibustion and tear it up. In fact, moxibustion is still risky. For example, people with ascites may get into big trouble once they get moxibustion sores. "Meng Qian Bi Tan" records that a warrior in a certain army was rude in his studies, and as a result, he got a fire sore and died in less than three days without convergence. Therefore, the main principle of 15 moxibustion is released today, and I hope that moxibustion friends will be familiar with it and practice it.
Shen Kuo's "Meng Qian Bi Tan" records: "In the Song Dynasty, in the ugly year of Shao Xi (A.D. 1 193), Ezhou was sentenced to a sudden backache ... that is, she was ordered to spread Artemisia argyi leaves all over her back and the fire was exhausted. The warriors in the doctor's army learned rough skills, the moxibustion was wide and wide, and the fire sores were so big that they could not converge and died in three days. "
This is a barbaric act of abusing moxibustion, which actually killed the patient alive. Of course, in the following 800 years, there was no medical accident caused by direct moxibustion in the literature (in some contemporary medical magazines, there were reports of medical accidents caused by acupuncture, but there was no news of accidents caused by moxibustion). This shows that direct moxibustion itself is very safe, but safety belongs to safety, which does not mean that it does not have its own operating principle. On the basis of years of moxibustion practice, the author summed up the principle of 15 moxibustion health care.
The first rule: be quiet and peaceful when applying moxibustion. Whether doctors give moxibustion to patients or ordinary people's daily self-care moxibustion, we must first concentrate on it and use both hands. The process of moxibustion should not be taken lightly and acted rashly to prevent moxibustion from hurting the skin and flesh.
The second principle: pay attention to cold and warm air and safety. There must be smoke and the smell of wormwood when moxibustion is applied. Artemisia argyi has a fragrance, some people like it very much, and some people think it stinks. Therefore, in the case of avoiding wind blowing, you can open the window to take a breath and keep the air fresh. Take off your clothes when applying moxibustion, and pay special attention to indoor temperature and internal and external barriers. Especially in cold winter and hot summer, more attention should be paid to comfort. Moxibustion is easy to burn skin and clothes with fire, so it should be handled carefully to avoid fire. The application items must be available, such as chairs for sitting moxibustion, beds for lying moxibustion, all kinds of moxibustion materials, incense for lighting, etc. You must be prepared in advance.
The third principle: pay attention to the quality of moxibustion materials. The thickness of moxa sticks has a great relationship with moxibustion, so we must study it carefully. In particular, direct moxibustion must use very thin moxa sticks, and it is best to buy finished products, store them for a long time and keep them confidential. Because wormwood is the most susceptible to moisture, it should be dried and ignited. The moxa stick should be thick, firm, even and dry.
The fourth principle: You must have a correct posture. Fang said: "All moxibustion methods must be straight, and limbs should not be tilted. It's useless to be afraid of improper acupoints during moxibustion, but it's just a broken ear. Sit and sit with moxibustion, lie and lie with moxibustion ... "It can be seen that moxibustion requires a high position. Generally speaking, the process of moxibustion should be sitting up, even if moxibustion is below the knee. Direct moxibustion requires repeated moxibustion. Therefore, we must lay a good foundation for the first time, otherwise the acupoints will not be allowed, and then we will start from scratch. Acupuncture points found in moxibustion are not allowed, so they should be corrected at any time.
The fifth principle: moxibustion disinfection. Moxibustion skin is generally not strict with disinfection requirements. However, in direct moxibustion, 75% alcohol cotton balls should be used for disinfection, and the area should be larger to prevent skin ulceration and infection after moxibustion. As for the raw materials of moxibustion, there is no need to disinfect, just dry the moxa stick.
The sixth principle: the treatment of moxibustion sores. With direct moxibustion, blisters, scabs, ulcers and other moxibustion sores often appear. In order to prevent friction, protect scabbed skin and prevent infection, it can be covered with disinfectant dressing or anti-inflammatory plaster when necessary, which can be uncovered during moxibustion and covered again after moxibustion; If there is infection, you can apply anti-inflammatory ointment or Shengji Yuhong ointment. Generally, the ulceration surface is not large, so you can let it go and let it scab.
Seventh principle: pay attention to acupoints and parts where moxibustion is forbidden. Although moxibustion can be applied to any part of the body, it can't be applied only to moxa sticks without considering the acupoints. Moxibustion must be carried out according to the selected acupoints. For the face and the back of the head, direct moxibustion is not suitable to avoid leaving moxibustion marks. If moxibustion is necessary, a very small moxibustion pot or moxa stick moxibustion should be used. In addition, direct moxibustion should also be avoided in subcutaneous veins.
Eighth principle: prevention and treatment of dizzy moxibustion. Although halo moxibustion is rare, dizziness, dizziness, nausea, pallor, thready pulse, cold hands, low blood pressure, palpitation, sweating and even fainting may occur during halo moxibustion. These symptoms are mostly caused by initial moxibustion, fasting fatigue, fear, fatigue, improper posture, excessive moxibustion and excessive stimulation. Therefore, once it is discovered, it must be stopped immediately; And let the patient lie flat, and moxibustion in Zusanli can be solved in a few minutes, which is generally not very dangerous.
Ninth principle: maintenance during moxibustion. In the whole process of moxibustion, we should be optimistic and happy, abstain from prostitution, don't be overworked, and have a light diet, preferably vegetarian, which will help the curative effect. There is a prescription for conditioning after moxibustion, and those who are interested can follow it: "After moxibustion, you must avoid the cold, and the seven emotions should not be too cautious; Don't be cold and mellow, vegetarian dishes are the most suitable. "
Rule 10: Don't rush for success in moxibustion. When using moxibustion, moxa cone should be smaller, so as not to make yourself or patients feel pain and fear. Mr. Cheng Dan 'an, a modern acupuncturist, advocates: "There should not be too many moxibustion points, and the heat should be sufficient and even." In other words, moxibustion should not have too many acupoints, enough heat, and even internal heat. Violent moxibustion can't be tolerated. In addition, to have a clear understanding, only long-term moxibustion can have a good effect.
Eleventh principle: the time of moxibustion. You can do it in the morning and afternoon, and you don't need to avoid it in sunny and rainy days. Insomnia can be treated by moxibustion before going to bed; Hemorrhagic diseases can be moxibustion at any time. After stopping bleeding, moxibustion should be continued for a period of time to avoid recurrence. In addition, moxibustion can also be carried out according to the usual onset time.
Twelfth principle: the side effects of moxibustion. There is generally no response. However, due to different constitutions and symptoms, starting moxibustion may cause fever, fatigue, dry mouth, general discomfort and other reactions. Generally, there is no need to worry, and moxibustion will disappear if it continues. Extend the course of moxibustion if necessary. If you have symptoms such as thirst, constipation and yellow urine, you can take the Chinese medicine Jiawei Zengye decoction-Radix Rehmanniae, Winter Wheat, Scrophulariae and Cistanche deserticola each 15g, and decoct with water.
Thirteenth principle: Take a bath after moxibustion. All non-suppurative moxibustion can be bathed normally. If there is moxibustion sore, be careful of the sore surface when taking a bath. Do not soak for too long, and be careful not to elute the moxibustion scab. Generally speaking, bathing has nothing to do with this.
The fourteenth principle: the principle of acupoint moxibustion. After moxibustion on the upper point, it is necessary to cooperate with moxibustion on the lower point to induce lower fever. Systemic and visceral diseases, or just doing fitness moxibustion, need to moxibustion bilateral points. Of course, the point selection of Ren Du's second pulse is naturally a single point. When applying moxibustion for the first time, you must pay attention to the amount of stimulation. The general principle is: the strong men are few first, then many, the moxa sticks are small first, then big, and then gradually increase. Sudden large-dose moxibustion is not allowed.
Fifteenth principle: Don't overdo moxibustion. Generally, a moxibustion sore should be the same as vaccinia, not too big. Therefore, we should always control sores to a greater extent than soybeans (white beans), pay attention to the frequency of moxa cone and moxibustion, master it by ourselves, and don't overdo it.