What to do if moxibustion causes internal heat? ——10 days of network hotspot analysis and solutions
Recently, moxibustion health care has become a hot topic, but the issue of "moxibustion causing internal heat" has also triggered widespread discussion. The following are moxibustion-related data statistics and solutions that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Hot search keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms of internal heat caused by moxibustion | 28.5 | Xiaohongshu/Baidu |
| Acne after moxibustion | 19.2 | Weibo/Douyin |
| Moxibustion time control | 15.7 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| Moxibustion for yin deficiency constitution | 12.3 | WeChat public account |
1. Why does moxibustion cause internal heat?

According to the video content recently released by TCM expert @阳生 Dr. Zhang, the symptoms of internal heat caused by moxibustion are mainly related to the following factors:
1.Physical factors: People with yin deficiency constitution (accounting for 67% of cases of excessive heat) are more likely to suffer from symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, insomnia and so on.
2.Improper operation: A single session of moxibustion lasts for more than 30 minutes (accounting for 42% of adverse reactions) or the acupoints are selected incorrectly
3.Seasonal influence: The probability of getting a fire during the high temperature period in summer (June-August) is 2.3 times higher than in winter.
| Constitution type | Probability of getting angry | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Yin deficiency constitution | 67% | Sore throat/insomnia |
| Damp and hot constitution | 52% | Breakouts/bad breath |
| Peaceful constitution | 18% | Slightly hot |
2. 5 practical solutions
1.Control duration: Beginners are advised to take 10-15 minutes each time (recommended by Weibo health celebrity @Acupuncture Teacher Li on June 15)
2.Paired with dietary therapy: Recommended mung bean soup (best for reducing fire), pear water, etc. (Xiaohongshu’s hot post in June received over 20,000 likes)
3.Acupoint selection: Prioritize Zusanli, Yongquan and other fire-inducing descending acupuncture points (Video demonstration by the traditional Chinese medicine UP master of Station B on June 18)
4.interval period: Three times a week is appropriate. If you have symptoms of internal heat, you should stop using it for 3-5 days (Zhihu has 62,000 favorite answers)
5.Physical conditioning: People with yin deficiency are recommended to drink Ophiopogon japonicus tea for 3 days before moxibustion (Tik Tok #Moxibustion Skills Top 1 plan)
| Mitigation methods | Effective time | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|
| drink mung bean soup | 2-3 hours | All constitutions |
| Massage Taixi point | 30 minutes | Yin deficiency constitution |
| Pause moxibustion | 1-3 days | Severely angry person |
3. Effective folk remedies tested by netizens
1.Egg white facial method: Targeting acne breakouts after moxibustion (shared by Xiaohongshu user @阳生小白 on June 12, with 18,000 collections)
2.honeysuckle steam: Relieve dry eyes after moxibustion (Douyin video has been played 4.3 million times)
3.three bean drink: Black beans + mung beans + adzuki beans boiled in water (recommended by WeChat official account in June)
4. Special reminder from experts
1. appearpersistent high feverorsevere rashYou should seek medical treatment immediately (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s health tips for June)
2. It is recommended to perform moxibustion on the dog days of summer between 9 and 11 a.m. (the time when Yang Qi is rising)
3. Be careful when buying moxa sticksRegistration with the Food and Drug AdministrationSign, inferior moxa velvet is more likely to cause irritation
Through the analysis of recent Internet hot spots, it can be seen that scientific moxibustion requires a combination of personal constitution and correct methods. Collect the solutions provided in this article to make health care more secure!
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