During the winter, using moxibustion is a great way to warm the body and support immunity. Your healthcare practitioner might prescribe specific patterns to heal different imbalances. Some specific patterns include those for each of the Zang organs (Heart, Lung, Liver, Spleen, and Kidney), as well as for some of the extraordinary meridians (Mingmen, Du, and Ren).
Dr. Hou recommends two general patterns to fight off the cold of winter.
NOTE: Make certain to complete the Introduction to Moxibustion lesson prior to administering moxibustion therapy. You will learn about the method and precautions.
GENERAL PATTERN ONE
Hold the moxa stick in your hand like a pen and move it over the meridian point in the manner described below.
Stomach 36
- Men = Right leg first then left leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
- Women = Left leg first the right leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
Spleen 6
- Men = Right leg first then left leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
- Women = Left leg first the right leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
REN 4 and 6
- Men = Counterclockwise, 3-10 minutes
- Women = Clockwise, 3-10 minutes
GENERAL PATTERN TWO
Hold the moxa stick in your hand like a pen and move it over the meridian point in the manner described below.
Stomach 40
- Men = Right leg first then left leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
- Women = Left leg first then right leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
Spleen 9
- Men = Right leg first then left leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
- Women = Left leg first the right leg, clockwise, 3-10 minutes
DU 4 and 14
- Men = Clockwise, 3-10 minutes
- Women = Counterclockwise, 3-10 minutes
