Patient's question:
Moxibustion is a method in traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture therapy that requires specific moxibustion materials made from mugwort leaves. These materials produce moxa heat, which can then target acupoints on the body surface or specific areas.Hello, what are the reasons for catching a cold after moxibustion?
Doctor's answer:
After moxibustion, the majority of people will experience a secondary manifestation of wind-cold expulsion. This primarily manifests as symptoms such as colds, runny nose, joint pain, and hiccups. These are all normal occurrences. Such conditions generally persist for 3 to 5 days, though for some, they may last for 3 to 5 months. In this case, it is advisable to continue moxibustion. After persisting for two or three days, these symptoms will typically subside on their own.