Can children do moxibustion?

We know that many middle-aged and elderly people like moxibustion, which is also very beneficial for improving physical condition, but can children do moxibustion? Children can do it too. Moxibustion can help children nourish their spleen and kidneys. It can also improve their appetite, so that their stomachs are smooth and they can eat better, which is good for their health. However, there are many aspects that need to be paid attention to when giving moxibustion to children, and everyone should understand this.

What is the effect of moxibustion on children

First, regular moxibustion for children can nourish the spleen and kidneys, and at the same time regulate children's appetite. Especially for children who don’t like to eat and are picky eaters, moxibustion can improve their appetite to a certain extent.

Second, many children are prone to fever and are easily affected by cold air and catch a chill. At the same time, once you catch a cold, it is easy to cause internal heat, resulting in acute tonsillitis, hand, foot and mouth disease, recurrent fever, etc. Regular moxibustion can significantly improve children's body's ability to resist cold, help clear away heat and reduce fire, and prevent symptoms such as fever.

Third, moxibustion for children in summer can dispel wind, cold and dampness, prevent colds and flu, dredge meridians, and replenish qi and blood.

What are the taboos for moxibustion for children?

1. Do not perform moxibustion directly on any exposed skin area, such as the face or arms in summer, because children's skin is more delicate than that of adults and is more likely to form scars.

2. Children’s skin is less sensitive to temperature and pain, and they are more active. Therefore, when performing moxibustion on children, you should be more focused and not be distracted to avoid burns.

3. When performing moxibustion, you should choose a room with good environment, good air circulation and relatively dry environment.

Well, the above are some of the editor’s answers to the question "The effects and contraindications of moxibustion for children". I hope it can be of some help to everyone. In addition, when you do moxibustion for children, you must also master the time. Generally speaking, the time for a moxibustion session should not exceed 20 minutes. You can do it two to three times a week. If you persist for three to six months, you should see good results!