What diseases does moxibustion treat? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine method, has once again become a hot topic in the health field. Many netizens discuss the efficacy and applicable conditions of moxibustion on social media and health forums. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the main symptoms and scientific basis of moxibustion.
1. Basic principles of moxibustion
Moxibustion uses the heat generated by burning mugwort leaves to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the human body to achieve the purpose of warming and unblocking meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, and harmonizing qi and blood. Its core mechanism of action includes:
1. Warming effect promotes local blood circulation
2. Mugwort volatile oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects
3. Acupoint stimulation regulates human immune function
2. Statistics of diseases mainly treated by moxibustion (hot discussions in the past 10 days)
| Disease type | Discussion popularity | Typical acupoints | Recognition of efficacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold and cold | high fever | Dazhui point, Fengmen point | 89% |
| Irregular menstruation | high | Guanyuan point, Sanyinjiao | 85% |
| Neck, shoulder, waist and leg pain | extremely high | Ashi point, Shenshu point | 92% |
| Indigestion | in | Zhongwan point, Zusanli | 78% |
| insomnia anxiety | high | Yongquan point, Baihui point | 83% |
| chronic fatigue | Middle to high | Qihai point, Mingmen point | 81% |
3. Special applications of moxibustion that have been hotly discussed recently
1.COVID-19 recovery and conditioning: Many Chinese medicine experts shared the plan of moxibustion to assist in restoring lung function on the short video platform.
2.Myopia prevention and control among teenagers: A tertiary hospital released a clinical observation report on moxibustion combined with auricular acupuncture in the treatment of myopia.
3.postpartum recovery: Xiaohongshu’s hot post discusses the personal experience of moxibustion in improving postpartum low back pain, with over 20,000 likes
4. Precautions for using moxibustion (compilation of popular questions and answers)
| question | Professional advice |
|---|---|
| Is moxibustion suitable for daily use? | 2-3 times a week for health care, 1 time a day for disease treatment |
| When is the best time for moxibustion? | The best time is 9-11 a.m., and no later than 9 p.m. in the evening. |
| How to deal with blisters after moxibustion? | Small blisters are absorbed naturally, while large blisters require disinfection. |
| Who should not take moxibustion? | Patients with high fever, skin ulcers, and lumbosacral areas of pregnant women |
5. Scientifically view the efficacy of moxibustion
According to a recent study published in Chinese Medicine Herald:
1. The effectiveness of moxibustion in treating pain diseases can reach 87.6%
2. In the treatment of gynecological diseases, moxibustion combined with traditional Chinese medicine is more effective than single therapy.
3. We need to be wary of exaggerated propaganda such as "moxibustion can cure all diseases" spread on the Internet.
6. Latest suggestions from experts
1. Chinese Acupuncture Association reminds: Choose regular medical institutions for moxibustion treatment
2. It is recommended to formulate personalized moxibustion programs based on body constitution identification.
3. Pay attention to the ventilation of the moxibustion environment to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
In summary, moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine method, does have significant effects in the treatment and health care of specific diseases, but it also needs to be used scientifically and rationally. Recent hotly discussed cases on the Internet have further verified its value in modern health management, and it is recommended to be used under professional guidance.
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