Moxibustion & the 4th Chinese Solar Term

The fourth Solar Term of the Chinese 24 Solar Term is called: Chun Fen, Spring Solstice. It comes on 20/03/2016. The length of day and night are almost equal on this day. The Yin energy and Yang energy in Nature are equal. 

For health preservation, it’s important to prevent Liver Qi, the energy in the Liver meridians ascending too much so that the digestive system would be protected and nourished.

The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare.

Da Zhui, also known as ‘GV14’, ‘Du-14’t

Gan Shu, also known as ‘Livet Shu’, ‘BL18’

Zhong Wan, also known as ‘CV 12, Ren-12’

Qi Hai, also known as ‘CV 6, Ren-6'

Zu San Li, also known as ‘ ST 36, Stomach-36’ 

Tai Chong, also known as ‘ LV 3, Liver-3’

Moxibustion & the 3rd Chinese Solar term

The third solar term of the 24 solar terns is called “Jing Zhe”,  the awakening of insects. It occurs on 05/03 this year. 

The traditional Chinese folklore says that from this time, thunderstorms would wake up hibernating insects which indicates the weather is getting warmer.

During this period of time, there could be big temperature changes within single day. It’s still important to keep warm.

This is the time for nourishing Yang energy (Yang Qi) and energy in the live meridians and gallbladder meridians. 

For general wellbeing, the following acupuncture points can be used with moxibustion therapy: 

1. Da Zhui, also known as ‘GV14’, ‘Du-14’

2. Gan Shu, also known as ‘Liver Shu’, ‘BL18’

3. Qi Hai, also named as ‘Sea of Qi’, ‘CV6’, ‘Ren-6’

4. Yang Chi, also known as ‘TH 4’

5. Tai Chong, also named as ‘ LV 3’