Before learning how to massage and moxibustion to protect eyes and treat eye diseases, we should first understand the health care and attending functions of eyes and their surroundings, and then we can massage or moxibustion according to our own symptoms.
Jingming point: a depression slightly above the corner of the eye. Indications: red eyes, swelling and pain, tears in the wind, itchy eyes, dizziness and myopia.
Silk and bamboo cavity: in the depression between the eyebrows. Indications: headache, dizziness and red eyes.
Temples: A depression about 1 inch backward between the brow tip and the corner of the eye. Indications: headache, red eyes, swelling and pain.
Fish waist point: at the midpoint of eyebrows. These eight health-preserving points are used for moxibustion and massage to treat redness, swelling and pain, drooping eyelids and brow bone pain (Figure).
In the depression above the cheekbones. Indications: red eyes, itching and pain, blurred vision, headache and dizziness.
Between the lower edge of the orbit and the eyeball. Indications: red eyes, swelling and pain, night blindness, tears in the wind.
Kneading pearl point: located in the depression of the inner edge of eyebrows. Indications are blurred vision and tears.
: at the midpoint of the line between the two eyebrows. Indications for headache and dizziness Moxibustion protects eyes and treats eye diseases.
Where does moxibustion start? Moxibustion from Jingming point along the lower pouch can improve the dark circles under the eyelids and make them gradually smaller and lighter until they disappear completely. In addition, be sure to lie on your back, hold a mirror in one hand and moxibustion in the other, and take turns to moxibustion along the acupoints around your eyes. The reason why you want to lie down is because when you apply moxibustion, the smoke floats upwards, so lying down won't smoke your eyes, but you must be careful not to let Ai Chen fall into your eyes.
The distance from the moxa stick to the eyes depends on the specific thermal resistance of each person. Some people are very heat-resistant, but don't get too close to avoid moxibustion sores on their faces. It's nice to feel warm.
After a stage of moxibustion, it may be 10 day or 3 months. Dark circles, bags under the eyes and wrinkles will become lighter and lighter, and your eyes will become brighter and more charming. It can also improve eyesight and has a conditioning effect on glaucoma and cataract in the elderly.