Hakka Moxibustion No. 6 - How to make a good moxibustion heat?

How do we control the heat when doing moxibustion? When others perform moxibustion on us, sometimes we feel very comfortable, and sometimes we feel hot. Many moxibustion doctors regard the heat as a secret and keep it secret, claiming to have a unique technique. This is also one of the reasons why the moxa-moxibustion industry is mixed with good and bad. I feel that the intensity of the technique cannot be replicated, and it requires the mind to be calm and enter the Tao to achieve good results. Excessive emotions and six desires will affect the curative effect. To outsiders, it seems very mysterious. In fact, the heat of moxibustion can be copied. As long as you have a clear understanding of the human body and make a good heat, you only need hands. It is not that mysterious. And it’s not that affected by mood.

Let’s first understand the human body. The temperature of the human body is constant. The surface temperature is 36.5 degrees to 37.5 degrees. The deeper into the body, the hotter it gets. It is estimated that it can reach 40 degrees deep in the belly. To give an example, When we were young, we saw pigs being slaughtered. The surface temperature of the pigs was not hot, but when the intestines were taken out, it would be hot, several degrees hotter than the skin. The same is true for the human body. It is the same as the earth. The hottest place on the earth is in the center of the earth.

What is the use of knowing this? The effect is great. The human body itself is a perfect system. To put it bluntly, the human skin has its own temperament and its own unique physiological characteristics. Does the purpose of moxibustion require that the warming power generated by moxibustion penetrate through? The skin reaches the disease site through the meridians to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and dispelling evil. Therefore, our Chinese medicine is a study of the unity of nature and man, and therapy must follow the general trend of the human body to have a great effect. Homeopathy and moxibustion must also follow the characteristics of the skin. When we encounter cold, what will happen to our skin? We will get goosebumps, right? When it is cold, the skin will judge that this is cold evil, which is not good for the human body. As the body's outer boundary defense, of course, the skin pores must be Turn it off so the cold air can't get in. .

Let’s talk about it. When we are exposed to heat, we all get burned accidentally in our daily lives. When we get burned, we don’t even react in our minds. The part that was burned will burn itself. Stay away, and it will also adjust the pores. Of course, when the temperature is not high, the pores will open naturally, and even in summer, the pores will be opened to dissipate heat. This is the characteristic of skin. To sum up, if the heat is out, between cold and hot, isn't it just warm? The surface temperature of human skin is 36.5 degrees to 37.0 degrees. It is also warm when we light moxibustion. When is the most likely time for the power of warming to enter the human body? When it is a few degrees higher than the skin temperature, it is about 39 degrees to 42 degrees. As long as this temperature range is grasped, the human body will be very comfortable.

How to control this temperature? In fact, it is very simple. We start with moxa sticks. There are two aspects. One is the burning area. The burning area is determined by the inner diameter of the moxa sticks. According to the range of meridians and acupuncture points, the diameter of 2.5 cm is the best, the gentlest, and the easiest to wear. through. The distance between the second burning site and the skin needs to be determined according to personal sensation and tolerance. It is best to feel it against the palm of your hand when we are doing moxibustion. Our Hakka medicinal moxibustion stick, because the medicine controls the heat, is best to be 8-10 cm away from the skin. This is for reference only. When the burning surface is relatively flat, use moxibustion sticks. The feeling is the most even. After burning for a long time, the center will be hot but the surrounding area will not be hot. The heat is controlled. These details are the key to good heat and effective results.