The effects of moxibustion include boosting gastric motility, promoting gastric emptying, regulating gastric acid secretions, and promoting the restoration of the gastric mucosa.
Author: Merry Xu
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Acupuncturist, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
How to Moxibustion for Bronchial Asthma?
Moxibustion has a good therapeutic effect on asthma in both remission and chronic stages. For panting, cough, and chest distress due to cardiopulmonary disease, the primary disease should be given priority.
How to Moxibustion for Chronic Bronchitis?
Moxibustion can be effective in the treatment of chronic bronchitis. For serious cases, comprehensive treatment should be administered. For cough due to cardiopulmonary disease, treating the primary disease should be given priority.
How to Moxibustion for Common Cold?
Moxibustion is effective in dispelling cold and releasing the exterior, so it is useful in treating the common cold. Moxibustion can also strengthen the body and thus prevent catching colds in the first place.
