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Self-moxibustion (e.g. Sennen-kyu)

灸 / せんねん灸

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Herkomst: Japan and China · Traditie: Home use of moxibustion · Warmte en water

Wat het is

A self-care form of warming acupuncture points with the heat of mugwort (moxa). In Japan, stick-on or pedestal moxa (for example Sennen-kyu) is widely sold for home use. It is used for feeling cold, tiredness, and digestive discomfort.

Korte inleiding (geen behandelvoorschrift)

1. Always follow the instructions and use a product with temperature control, such as one with a pedestal. Do not handle fire casually on your own.
2. Try only on skin with normal sensation, starting with a short time.
3. Remove it at once if it feels too hot. Do not stack too many on the same spot.
4. Fully extinguish used moxa before discarding it.

Klachten of doelen die vaak bij deze praktijk worden genoemd

• Snel koud hebben
• Koude of gezwollen voeten
• Vermoeidheid
• Verstopping of spijsvertering
• Lage rugpijn

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• Lage rugpijn

Onderzoeksnotities (dit is geen belofte van effect)

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There are several systematic reviews of moxibustion, but quality is low and conclusions about effects vary with the conditions. Large studies of the safety and usefulness of home pedestal moxa are limited.

Bronnen

• Ernst et al., Does moxibustion work? Overview of systematic reviews (PMC2987875)
• NCCIH: Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know