Beginning of Winter period in 2024: 7 – 21 November.
2024年立冬时期：11月7日-21日。
How does Moxibustion benefit us during Beginning of Winter?
立冬艾灸养生之用
Beginning of Winter marks the start of winter which is a season to hibernate. During this period, moxibustion is used to start tonifying the body.
立冬，冬季开始了。此时阳气潜藏，阴气盛极。艾灸疗法在这个时期逐渐开始也被运用在进补身体上。
Acupoint For Moxibustion
艾灸穴位推荐
1. Yangchi Point (TE4)
Functions:
– Tonify the Yang energy and regulate the Triple Energizer meridian.
Location:
On the transverse dorsal crease of the wrist, in the depression lateral to the tendon of medial extensor digitorum communis.
– 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 10-15min or until skin is warm and lightly flushed.
– Repeat on the other hand.
*Please consult our TCM Physician should you have doubts before moxibustion.
1. 阳池穴（TE4）
功效：
生发阳气，调三焦原气
位置：
在腕背横纹中，当指伸肌腱的尺侧缘凹陷处。
– 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10-15分钟、或直至上述穴位有温热感且肌肤淡淡泛红即可。
– 于另一手穴位处重复上述操作。
*若您有任何疑问，建议在进行艾灸前，咨询我们的中医师。