Using moxa can be a relaxing experience, if you are prepared and follow all safety guidelines.
Read on to learn more about how to use moxa safely, as well as tips to make moxa an easy, enjoyable process.
SAFETY
- Never perform moxa without first consulting your healthcare practitioner. The information presented by Radiant Shenti is for educational purposes and must be discussed with your healthcare practitioner to determine if it meets your healthcare needs.
- Never leave a burning moxa stick unattended. Always have your bowl handy to hold the burning moxa stick.
- Tap off the ashes regularly.
- Make sure the moxa stick is properly extinguished.
- If you start feeling generally too hot, sweat excessively, develop a strong thirst, or feel that the moxa is affecting you adversely in any way STOP IMMEDIATELY and consult your practitioner.
SUGGESTIONS
- When performing the treatment, sit comfortably in a chair with a table to hold the ash bowl.
- Use gloves in order to prevent yellow staining on the fingers.
- Use a shower cap in order to prevent smoky smelling hair.
- The moxa stick can be quite smoky. We recommend doing treatment in areas such as a backyard, garage, or any other areas where a heavy amount of smoke is okay.
- Plan on washing the clothes you wear during moxa immediately.
PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- If you have a Hot constitution or tend to Hot symptoms, it is better not to do too much moxa. You might disturb or weaken the blood or decrease liquid in your body.
- Pay attention when you are using the moxa stick, being careful not to touch or burn your skin.
- Remember to drink warm water after performing moxibustion to not alter the ideal viscosity of your blood.
DO NOT USE MOXA IF YOU:
- Have high fever
- Have severe high blood pressure
- Are in the late stages of an infection
- Are coughing blood
- Have severe vomiting
- Have a family history of anemia
- Have extremely heavy menstruation
- Are feeling fine during menstruation.
- Never apply moxa to mucus membranes or near large arteries