During the three heat periods, it is the most fiery time of the year. At this time, people will do moxibustion, so when is the best time for moxibustion during the three heat periods? What are the common issues of moxibustion? Let’s follow the experts to find out!

Best Time for Moxibustion During the Three Heat Periods:

Best Time for Moxibustion: Midday (11-1 PM)

The peak time for moxibustion is during the midday, around 11-1 PM, when the human spirit is most vigorous and can defeat pathogenic factors. Therefore, this is the most suitable time for moxibustion during the day.

During this period, the body’s natural Qi and blood gradually become vigorous, reaching a peak at noon. At this time, moxibustion can achieve excellent results, just like doing moxibustion during the hot summer days of the three heat periods, which is the most nourishing.

However, traditional Chinese medicine also emphasizes that the specific time for moxibustion should vary from person to person, depending on individual physical condition and the specific ailments being treated. For example, the function of invigorating the spleen and stomach can be performed between 9-11 AM; for nourishing the heart and calming the mind, it is best to do so between 11 AM-1 PM.

Common Issues of Moxibustion:

1. Common Issues of Moxibustion: Concentration and Persistence

When moxibustion points, one should focus their attention and avoid being distracted during moxibustion, as this may cause the moxibustion patch to move, resulting in injury to the skin and muscle without targeting the meridian points, and wasting time. For health and wellness moxibustion, it is important to be persistent over a long period, as sometimes moxibustion may not achieve the expected results.

2. Common Issues of Moxibustion: From Surface to Deep

When first using moxibustion therapy, one should pay attention to controlling the amount of stimulation, starting with small doses, such as using small moxa cones or a shorter duration of moxibustion, and fewer moxa sticks. Then gradually increase the dosage. It is not necessary to start with a large dosage.

3. Common Issues of Moxibustion: Fire Safety

Many contemporary clothing materials, such as chemical fibers and down jackets, are very flammable, hence it is crucial to be cautious and avoid fire during moxibustion, especially when using moxa cones, to prevent them from rolling and falling. After moxibustion, the end of the moxibustion patch that has been ignited can be inserted into a bottle with a diameter slightly larger than the moxibustion patch to facilitate extinguishing.