Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in the uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. In most cases, they cause no signs or symptoms at all. The growths are typically benign, or noncancerous.
Moxibustion is a very good way to treat Fibroids. It can warm up uterine, dispel coldness, resolve blockage and invigorate channels.
After 3 months of treatment, a 40 years old client has received a reward of shrinking fibroids, better sleep and skin, painless period and lower back.
At the initial assessment, we can find she feels very painful around SP8 (Di Ji acupoint), which usually means she has fibroid,
The acupoints used in the treatment are: Baliao (Bl31,32,33, 34); CV12, REN2, 3, 4, ST29, ST6.
Comments:
Moxibustion can warm up uterine, improve function of uterine and benefits the supple of qi and blood for the future fetus. Thus It is advisable for female clients to treat fibroids through moxibustion before planning to be pregnant. However if you are pregnant, you can also be treated by moxibustion to maintain the function of uterine. But of course the treatment will be very mild.
