Where is the best place to treat children's fever with moxibustion

Children often have symptoms of fever. Fever in children is usually caused by inflammation in the body. Once inflammation occurs in the body, various enzymes in the body will be inactivated, which may cause the body temperature to rise. Children are generally unwilling to take medicine when they have a fever, and it is difficult to reduce the fever by taking medicine. Therefore, many parents will think of using moxibustion to reduce fever for their children. Let’s find out where is the best place to use moxibustion for children’s fever?

1 Illustration of where to apply moxibustion for children with fever: Dazhui point Dazhui point is the "meeting point of all yang" and has the function of commanding and urging the yang meridians of the whole body. Since it is the eldest, it must have the function of harmonizing yang, both replenishing yang and venting qi. It is most suitable for reducing fever by moxibustion. Method: Hold the moxa stick and perform gentle moxibustion. For children under 2 years old, moxibustion each acupoint for about 5 minutes. Use your hands to feel the heat until you feel a warm flush. As age increases, the moxibustion time can be appropriately extended. Adults generally spend about 15 minutes on each acupoint.

2 Illustration of where to apply moxibustion for children with fever: Feishu point. Feishu point is where the qi of the lungs comes out of the back. It is also the point that controls the defensive qi of the whole body, protecting the body's positive qi from invasion by evil qi. Method: About 5-10 minutes for each acupoint. Moxibustion 1-2 times a day depending on the situation.

3 Illustration of where to apply moxibustion for children with fever: Shenque point Shenque (navel) belongs to the Ren meridian, also known as the navel. Moxibustion on the Shenque point has the effects of warming and replenishing the vital energy, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and consolidating the body and recovering from the disease. Method: Same as above. Note: For the first moxibustion, it depends on the baby's tolerance. Generally, you have to persist for 15 minutes. You will find that the parts of the baby that are fumigated are sweaty. It is good that the sweat comes out. If the baby has a fever, the temperature will be reduced immediately. Just 15 minutes is enough. Wipe off the sweat and cover the baby with a quilt.

4 Illustration of where to apply moxibustion for children with fever: Fengmen acupoint. Moxibustion at Fengmen acupoint can dispel wind and cold. Fengmen is the gateway for wind evil to enter and exit, and it is mainly used to treat wind diseases, hence the name Fengmen. It is one of the most commonly used acupoints for dispelling wind. Method: Same as above. Note: After moxibustion, be sure to drink plenty of warm water, avoid cold water, and take a shower after 8 hours.