Moxibustiontcm & the 12th Chinese Solar Term -- Da Shu

The twelfth Chinese Solar Term is called " Da Shu", "Greater Heat". It's the sixth Solar term in Summer of the year. It comes on 22/07/2017. 

 

This is the hottest period of a year. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there is correspondence between human and nature. During this Solar term, the Yang Qi, also known as 'Yang Energy', in nature stays at high level, this happens in human body as well.

 

According to one of the most well known healing principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) -- Winter diseases get cared in Summer, this is the golden time of a year for curing / helping chronic conditions get worse in winter, and for diseases prevention.

 

In this season, moxibustion would be one of the most popular and effective therapies in TCM. It's also one of the easiest ones for people to carry out at home.

 

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

 

Pi Shu, also known as 'BL 20', 'UB 20'

 

Shen Shu, also known as 'BL 23', 'UB 23'

 

Nei Guan, also known as 'Inner Gate',

 

'P 6', 'Pericardium-6'

 

Guan Yuan, also known as 'CV 4'

Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36, ST-36' 

 

Ying Ling Quan, also known as 'SP 9', 'Spleen 9'

 

San Yin Jiao, also known as 'SP 6', 'Spleen 6'

Moxibustion & the 11th Chinese Solar Term -- Xiao Shu

The eleventh Chinese Solar Term is called " Xiao Shu", "the lesser heat", "Minor heat'. 'Slight heat'. It's the fifth Solar term in Summer of the year. It occurs on 07/07/2017. 

 

The heat of Summer rises more. There could be more rainfalls as well. People may feel exhausted and uncomfortable due to the rising heat and increasing humidity. For general health, it's important to nourish the heart to clam mind and to invigorate spleen to eliminate dampness in the system. Moxibustion therapy can be a good option for health preservation and helping ailments during this period of time.

 

We mentioned a very well known and effective method of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) --"Winter diseases get cared in Summer" in our article 'Moxibustiont & the 10th Chinese solar term'. The countdown for this healing method usually starts from the beginning of this Solar term - Xiao Shu.

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

 

Da Zhui, also known as 'Great Hammer', 'GV 14, GV-14'

 

Ming Men, also known as 'Gate of vitality', 'Life Gate', 'GV 4'

 

Zhong Wan, also known as 'CV 12, Ren-12'

 

Shen Que, also known as 'Spirit Gate', 'CV 8, CV-8'

 

Guan Yuan, also known as 'CV 4'

Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36, ST-36'