Moxibustion treatment of herpes zoster sequelae is as follows:
Blood-letting puncture is a commonly used auxiliary method for moxibustion in the treatment of herpes zoster sequelae. If the affected area is large, you can use plum blossom needle to puncture and put points locally; If the affected area is small, you can puncture and bleed the affected area with a triangular needle, then cupping the affected area, and pay attention to cupping several times until the affected area stops bleeding, which can effectively discharge the local herpes virus. Moxibustion must be performed here after pricking collaterals and cupping, but patients should also avoid using moxibustion and cupping. The best moxibustion method is to hold a moxa stick and smoke moxibustion at the affected area. At the same time, it is better to smoke moxibustion with 2-3 moxa sticks, and each treatment time should not be less than half an hour.
In addition to moxibustion treatment of herpes zoster sequelae, patients can also choose Ashi point (affected area) for moxibustion. If the patient is a frail elderly person, some matching points can be added, such as Zusanli, Zhongwan and Shenque, which can help the body replenish vitality and speed up the recovery of discomfort symptoms. Generally speaking, these methods are safe to treat, but we should be bold and cautious in specific treatment. The tip of plum blossom needle or acupuncture needle is very short and will not hurt internal organs. At the same time, we should prepare disinfection cotton balls, cupping devices and moxa sticks in advance.