What acupoints are good for moxibustion at the beginning of winter and which parts are good for moxibustion at the beginning of spring?

For moxibustion at the beginning of winter and the beginning of spring, you can focus on Guanyuan point, Zusanli point, Shenshu point, Dazhui point and Sanyinjiao point. These acupuncture points help warm and replenish yang energy, enhance immunity, regulate the movement of qi and blood, and adapt to the special needs of the body during seasonal changes.

1. Guanyuan point:

Located three inches below the navel, it is an important point on the Ren channel. Moxibustion at Guanyuan point at the beginning of winter can warm and replenish kidney yang, and improve cold hands and feet, chills and other symptoms of cold deficiency. ； Moxibustion at the beginning of spring can help Yang Qi rise and relieve spring fatigue. It is advisable to use local warmth during operation to avoid scalding the skin.

2. Zusanli point:

There is a depression three inches below the outside of the knee, which belongs to the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming. Moxibustion in winter can strengthen the spleen and warm the stomach and prevent the weakening of digestive function ； Moxibustion in spring can soothe the liver, regulate qi and reduce mood swings. This point has a significant effect on fatigue recovery and immunity improvement.

3. Shenshu point:

Open 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. Moxibustion at the beginning of winter can strengthen the foundation and strengthen the vitality, and improve the soreness and weakness of the waist and knees. ； It can regulate water and liquid metabolism at the beginning of spring and relieve the discomfort caused by moisture in spring. Moxibustion at this point is especially effective for people with kidney deficiency, but caution is needed for people with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

4. Dazhui point:

In the depression under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. Moxibustion in winter can dispel wind and cold and prevent colds ； Moxibustion in spring can help dredge the yang energy of the Du Meridian and relieve stiffness in the neck and shoulders. This point has a two-way regulating effect on people with respiratory diseases and Yang Qi deficiency.

5. Sanyinjiao point:

Three inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial edge of the tibia. Moxibustion at the beginning of winter can warm and nourish the three yin meridians of the liver, spleen and kidney, and improve women’s menstrual discomfort. ； Moxibustion at the beginning of spring can regulate qi and blood and relieve allergic symptoms. Pregnant women and those with heavy menstruation should avoid stimulating this point.

When the seasons change, it is recommended that moxibustion should be combined with dietary adjustments. In winter, you can eat mutton, longan and other warming ingredients in moderation, and in spring, you should increase the intake of green vegetables such as celery and spinach. Before and after moxibustion, keep warm and avoid wind, maintain a regular schedule, and avoid operating on an empty stomach or when you are overly full. People with special physiques or chronic diseases should perform it under the guidance of a professional physician. If you experience dizziness, skin allergies and other discomforts, you must stop immediately. Daily soothing exercises such as Baduanjin and Tai Chi can be used to enhance the effect of moxibustion.