What are the side effects of moxibustion

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Because the elderly are older, they often suffer from various diseases. Sometimes, moxibustion has good therapeutic effect for diseases that cannot be treated by drugs. However, if it is not used properly, moxibustion also has side effects. So what are the side effects of moxibustion? Now let's introduce it to you.

What are the side effects of moxibustion

First: Moxibustion generally has no side effects, but if you choose the wrong acupoints, or if you do it for a long time, you can't, and some weak constitution can't stand it, or it's easy to burn the skin accidentally. The side effects of moxibustion are mainly manifested in the wrong judgment of the body's constitution and the wrong choice of moxibustion acupoints, resulting in physical discomfort.

Second, moxibustion can replenish Yang Qi for the body. For people with excess Yang and deficiency Yin, if moxibustion is not used dialectically, it may cause a serious imbalance of yin and Yang in the body, resulting in more vigorous Yang Qi and burning symptoms.

Third: moxibustion can supplement Yang Qi for the body, especially for Yang deficiency constitution. Moxibustion has the function of reinforcing and reducing. For people with Yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, we should start with reducing method, nourishing yin and regulating the balance of yin and Yang at the same time. That is to say, the acupoints and methods of moxibustion are different. If the operation is improper, it may also cause discomfort, which will be understood as the side effect of moxibustion.

matters needing attention

As can be seen from the above introduction, moxibustion generally has no side effects. However, if you choose the wrong acupoint when using it, it may cause physical discomfort, and some people's constitution is not suitable for moxibustion, so if you do it, it will produce some side effects, so before doing moxibustion, be sure to ask the doctor related questions.