Which part of the body is more effective for moxibustion of uterine fibroids?

Different types of uterine fibroids require different moxibustion points. For qi stagnation and blood stasis type, moxibustion can be applied to Hegu, Taichong, Zusanli, Zhongji and other acupoints; for blood stasis type, moxibustion can be applied to Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan, Mingmen and other acupoints; for spleen deficiency and blood stasis type, moxibustion can be applied to Qihai, Zusanli and other acupoints.

Uterine fibroids are a relatively common gynecological disease. Traditional Chinese medicine divides this disease into three types: qi stagnation and blood stasis, blood stasis, and spleen deficiency and blood stasis. Symptomatic treatment can achieve good results. Moxibustion can promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and disperse nodules. Choosing appropriate acupoints for moxibustion can also relieve uterine fibroids. So which part of the uterine fibroid is more effective for moxibustion?
1. Which part should be moxibustioned for uterine fibroids?
1. Uterine fibroids caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis<br/>When uterine fibroids are caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, the menstrual flow is heavy, the menstrual period is prolonged, and there is often continuous bleeding, accompanied by discomfort symptoms such as breast pain. At this time, moxibustion can be performed on acupoints such as Hegu, Taichong, Zusanli, Zhongji, Guanyuan, Shenque, and Uterus to improve the discomfort caused by uterine fibroids by soothing the liver and regulating qi, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
2. Uterine fibroids of blood stasis type <br/>If the uterine fibroids are of blood stasis type, they are often accompanied by increased menstrual flow, continuous menstrual bleeding, purple blood clots, stabbing pain in the lower abdomen, etc. At this time, moxibustion can be performed on acupoints such as Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan, Mingmen, Zusanli, Ashi, and Dazhui, which can play a role in clearing away heat and dampness, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and warming and replenishing qi and blood, which is also helpful for alleviating the condition.
3. Uterine fibroids due to spleen deficiency and blood stasis <br/>If it is uterine fibroids due to spleen deficiency and blood stasis, accompanied by a significant increase in menstrual volume, lavender color of menstrual blood, lower abdominal pain, dizziness, weakness, loss of appetite, diarrhea and other symptoms, you can perform moxibustion on Zhongwan, Qihai, Zusanli, Yinlingquan and other acupoints, which can play a role in strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is very helpful for shrinking the fibroids and relieving symptoms.
2. How to use moxibustion for uterine fibroids
1. Direct moxibustion <br/>Moxibustion is to hang the burning moxa stick or moxa cone above the acupuncture point you want to treat, which can also have a good effect, but you must pay attention to the distance to prevent burns.
2. Moxibustion through ginger <br/>When you have uterine fibroids, it is best to use moxibustion through ginger. That is, cut fresh ginger into thin slices, put the ginger slices on the moxibustion acupoints, light the moxa stick and bring it close to the ginger slices. This moxibustion method is better than direct moxibustion.