Moxibustion is one of the traditional Chinese medical treatments, and regular moxibustion is beneficial for removing waste products from the body, helping to relieve stress and alleviate the pain of diseases. The body has many acupoints, and the effect of moxibustion varies from point to point. However, many people only know the benefits of moxibustion but are not aware of the taboos of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the relevant basic knowledge before performing moxibustion.

As everyone knows, moxibustion is beneficial to physical and mental health, and the body has many acupoints, each corresponding to different internal organs and different therapeutic effects. Many people are now aware of the benefits of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint, but are not clear about the taboos. Therefore, it is necessary to understand its basic knowledge. Only in this way can moxibustion be used to treat the body reasonably and to fully exert the effect of moxibustion.

Let us take a look at what taboos there are for moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint.

The first taboo of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint is that spicy foods should be avoided during moxibustion. During moxibustion, one must always pay attention to their diet, maintain a good diet structure, and avoid eating spicy foods. Spicy foods can affect gastrointestinal metabolism and accelerate blood flow. Since moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint itself has the effect of dispersing blood and relaxing the meridians, this may cause the body’s blood flow to become too fast, possibly leading to other diseases.

The second taboo of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint is to be cautious with moxibustion for those allergic to mugwort leaves. For those who are allergic to mugwort leaves, it is best not to perform moxibustion. This is because not only will the effect of massaging the Yongquan acupoint not be achieved, but it may also cause an allergic reaction, leading to other diseases and being detrimental to the body’s health.

The third taboo of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint is that moxibustion should not be performed during a high fever or fainting. Gentle pressing on the Yongquan acupoint is sometimes used to rescue or awaken someone who is fainting. However, moxibustion cannot be performed in an unfavorable situation during a high fever or fainting.

The fourth taboo of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint is that women should avoid moxibustion during their menstrual period. It is strictly forbidden to perform moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint during the menstrual period. If a woman needs to replenish her blood and Qi during her menstrual period, moxibustion may very likely cause excessive bleeding, affecting her physical health.

This is the taboo of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint. In addition to the above four taboos, people with negative emotions and those who eat too much are not suitable for moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint. The taboos of moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint must be paid close attention to. Otherwise, other diseases may be caused due to improper treatment, or the disease may be transformed into a more serious one. If there is an uncomfortable feeling during moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint, one must inform the doctor and immediately stop moxibustion at the Yongquan acupoint.