Where should I apply moxibustion for qi deficiency

Qi deficiency, to put it simply, means insufficient vital energy in the human body. If Qi deficiency is not treated in time, it will cause serious complications. There are many ways to regulate Qi deficiency. Moxibustion can treat Qi deficiency. In fact, in addition to moxibustion treatment for Qi deficiency, you also need to pay attention to it in daily life. It is best to maintain good living habits and try to eat less spicy and irritating foods.

Where is the best place to treat Qi deficiency?

Moxibustion itself can replenish Yang Qi and is suitable for people with yang and qi deficiency. If your physical condition is not right, random moxibustion can easily cause problems. Traditional Chinese medicine uses moxibustion to replenish yang energy, and the two most commonly used acupoints are Guanyuan and Qihai. Both acupoints are located in the abdomen. The Guanyuan point is the distance four fingers below the navel. The Qihai point is exactly halfway between Guanyuan and the navel. If these two acupoints are warmed, the effect of warming the yang is very good.

Causes of deficiency

Qi deficiency is mostly caused by congenital deficiency, or malnutrition, or depletion due to overwork, or long-term illness, or decreased function of organs such as the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, and insufficient Qi production. Comparing the causes, symptoms and pulse of modern medicine, Qi deficiency is very similar to the modern medical concept of "sub-health". The fundamental cause of sub-health is insufficient yin and yang, qi and blood, and poor functions of the five internal organs, which is also consistent with insufficient vital energy and qi deficiency.

Qi deficiency diseases involve the five internal organs. Qi is the most basic substance that constitutes the human body and maintains human life activities, and belongs to the category of human essence. The human body's essence and energy are stored in the five internal organs respectively, so "Suwen·Discussion on the Five Internal Organs" says: "The so-called five internal organs are where the essence and energy are stored and not discharged." Therefore, from the source of Qi, the Qi that constitutes the human body and maintains human life activities mainly includes two aspects: innate essence and acquired essence. From the perspective of the relationship between the generation of qi and the internal organs, all five internal organs store essence and qi, with the lungs, spleen, and kidneys being particularly important.

Clinical manifestations of Qi deficiency

Qi deficiency symptoms can involve all aspects of the body. For example, if qi is deficient, the body will be unable to defend against external pathogens, the skin will not be firm, and sweating will occur easily; if qi is deficient, the muscles of the limbs will not be nourished, and the whole body will feel tired and weak; if qi is deficient, the clear yang will not rise, the clear orifices will not be nourished, and the spirit will be weak, dizzy and tinnitus will occur; if qi is deficient, the body will be unable to lead the blood circulation, and the pulse will be weak or fine; if qi is deficient, the water metabolism will be disordered, the water will not be transformed, and the distribution will be obstructed, which may condense into phlegm and become drink, or even cause the water evil to overflow and cause edema; qi deficiency can also lead to decreased function of the internal organs, thus manifesting a series of signs of internal organ weakness.