Where is the best and most effective moxibustion at the beginning of winter?

Moxibustion at the Guanyuan point, Zusanli point, Shenshu point, Yongquan point, Dazhui point and other points during the Beginning of Winter solar term has better effects. Solar term moxibustion helps warm and replenish yang energy and dispel cold evil by stimulating specific acupoints, which is suitable for winter health care.

1. Guanyuan point

Guanyuan point is located three inches below the navel and is the intersection point of Ren meridian and foot Sanyin meridian. Moxibustion at Guanyuan point can help warm and nourish kidney yang, strengthen the body and strengthen the essence, and improve symptoms such as cold hands and feet, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees in winter. It can be combined with ginger-partition moxibustion to enhance the warming and tonic effect. Each moxibustion lasts for 15-20 minutes. Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

2. Zusanli point

Zusanli point is located three inches below the outer knee and belongs to the stomach meridian of Foot Yangming. Moxibustion on this point can strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhance immunity, and prevent gastrointestinal dysfunction in winter. Mild moxibustion can be used until the skin is slightly red. It is not advisable to perform moxibustion within 1 hour after a meal.

3. Shenshu point

Shenshu point is 1.5 inches away from the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra and belongs to the bladder meridian of Foot Taiyang. Moxibustion at Shenshu point can warm and nourish kidney qi and relieve cold and back pain in winter, frequent nocturia and other problems. It is recommended to use circular moxibustion, combined with the Mingmen point, for better results. Disabled for those with localized skin damage.

4. Yongquan Point

Yongquan point is located in the depression at the front of the sole of the foot and is the well point of the kidney meridian. Moxibustion at Yongquan point can induce fire to return to the original source, improve insomnia, and is suitable for health care in winter. Bird peck moxibustion can be used, taking care to prevent burns. Diabetics need to exercise caution.

5. Dazhui point

Dazhui point is located in the depression under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra and is an important point on the Du meridian. Moxibustion on Dazhui point can invigorate Yang Qi and prevent colds, which is especially suitable for people who are susceptible in winter. It is recommended to use moxa sticks for moxibustion and keep an appropriate distance. Patients with high blood pressure should not use moxibustion for a long time.

Moxibustion at the Beginning of Winter solar term requires acupoint selection based on physical syndrome differentiation. Those with yang deficiency can focus on Guanyuan and Shenshu points, while those who are prone to colds can focus on Dazhui and Zusanli. Keep warm and avoid wind before and after moxibustion, and avoid contact with cold water within 2 hours. During moxibustion, it is advisable to eat warm tonic foods such as yams and walnuts, and avoid eating raw or cold foods. If you experience dizziness, skin allergies or other discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. It can be used daily with foot soaking, Baduanjin and other health-preserving methods to enhance the effect.