Discover the little-known effects of mugwort
Until now, many people still believe that moxibustion only has a supporting role for the effects of acupuncture. In fact, this is a separate treatment method with very unique values in disease prevention and treatment.
What are the ingredients used to make mugwort?
Moxa is a method of using moxa to heat and burn acupuncture points to treat diseases. Moxa is made from the leaves of the mugwort plant, whose Oriental name is ngai diep.
According to Oriental medicine, mugwort has a spicy, bitter taste. When used raw, it is warm; when used cooked, it is hot and pure in nature. It has the effect of clearing the 12 meridians, regulating blood and qi, expelling cold and dampness, warming the uterus, stopping bleeding, warming the middle and relieving depression, regulating menstruation and stabilizing pregnancy...
In ancient Eastern medicine books, it is also recorded that using moxa to mow can "penetrate all meridians and cure all diseases", meaning it can penetrate deep into the meridians and collaterals to cure diseases.
Mugwort used for moxibustion is the type of leaf that has been left for a long time, crushed, the leaf bones removed, only the leaf flesh is taken which is now crushed like velvet, called "cooked mugwort".
In addition to the way we often see moxa being made into long sticks and combined with needles, it can also be made into baits or short sticks attached to needles. These methods of combining moxa with needles are generally called warm acupuncture, achieving both the effect of acupuncture and the effect of moxibustion.
In addition, after being crushed, mugwort leaves can also be made into small baits like beans or cones and placed on the acupoints that need to be affected. You can also put a layer of salt, a thin slice of garlic or a thin slice of ginger between the mugwort and the skin, called salted mugwort, garlic mugwort and ginger mugwort.
Each of the above mentioned moxibustion methods, in addition to the general effects of moxibustion, also has a synergistic effect with other medicinal herbs, enhancing the therapeutic effects of moxibustion.
Special effects of moxa
Low-temperature welding area, anti-congestion and anti-coagulation
Cold and dampness, when excessive, are evil spirits that harm the body. Cold evil is evil spirit produced by cold air, damp evil is evil spirit produced by damp air.
With its pharmacological effects combined with the heat generated from moxibustion, mugwort can quickly clear stagnant air, disperse blood stasis, and help eliminate internal and external dampness and cold.
Warm the meridians and promote circulation of Qiblood circulation
To have a healthy body, blood and energy must circulate and the meridians must be clear.
According to oriental medicine theory, blood stagnates when it encounters cold, and circulates when it encounters warmth. Moxibustion can help the warmth penetrate deep into the body, through the skin, into the muscles, tendons and bones, and reach the meridians, warming the blood, helping the blood to circulate smoothly, supporting the body's normal physiological processes.
Warm the middle and replenish qi,improve health
As mentioned above, moxa has the effect of eliminating cold and dampness, promoting blood circulation, thereby supporting the treatment of many diseases. In addition, moxa also has the effect of improving health and is effective in health preservation.
The human body needs warmth in normal physiological activities, from breathing, circulation, digestion to excretion... Moxibustion can help warm the Kidneys, strengthen the Spleen, thereby promoting metabolism, improving the body's immunity and resistance.
Traditional Oriental medicine is a priceless treasure that not only helps treat but is also very effective in preventing diseases and preserving health. Moxibustion is a method that plays a very important role among them. If researched and applied correctly, it will bring about extremely great results.
