Beginning of Autumn period in 2024: 7-21 August.
2024年立秋时期：8月7日-21日。
How does Moxibustion benefit us during Beginning of Autumn?
立秋艾灸养生之用
The Beginning of Autumn is a period when the Yang energy begin to retreat and the temperature gradually decrease. It is a period to start to nourish the body with moxibustion therapy.
立秋是一个阳气渐收、气温渐凉的时期，此时是运用艾灸滋养身体的好时机。
Acupoint For Moxibustion
艾灸穴位推荐
1. Guanyuan Point (CV4)
Functions:
– Nourishes life’s vital energy
– Prevent illnesses
Location:
On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun (4 fingers width) below the umbilicus.
– Hold the lighted moxa stick 2cm above the acupoint.
– Move the moxa stick in slow circular motion (radius distance up to 2cm from acupoint) around the point for 15~30min or until skin is warm and lightly flushed.
– CONTRAINDICATED during pregnancy.
*Please consult our TCM Physician should you have doubts before moxibustion.
1. 关元穴（CV4）
功效：
培补元气
位置：
在下腹部正中线上，当脐下3寸（4个横指）处。
– 将艾条点燃后，在上述穴位上方距离肌肤2厘米处缓慢绕圈（以穴位为圆心半径2厘米以内）挥动15-30分钟、或直至上述穴位有温热感且肌肤淡淡泛红即可。
– 孕妇慎用。
*若您有任何疑问，建议在进行艾灸前，咨询我们的中医师。