Why can moxibustion serve as a method for family health and wellness?

Moxibustion is based on the understanding of the human body's meridians and acupuncture points. It leverages the pure yang energy of mugwort and its medicinal properties, combined with the warmth stimulation to the body, to regulate the balance of yin and yang in the viscera through the conduction of meridians and acupuncture points. This method aims to treat diseases, prevent illnesses, and maintain health and wellness. Moxibustion is a magical therapeutic and health-preserving technique, and as a significant feature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it has its own characteristics and advantages.

1. **Broad Application Scope**
   The application scope of moxibustion therapy is extensive, with clinical indications in all medical fields. Common and frequently occurring diseases in internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, andrology, dermatology, surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology can be treated with this therapy. Additionally, moxibustion can stimulate the body's vital energy, enhance resistance to diseases, and serve a role in disease prevention and health maintenance.

2. **Convenience and Timeliness**
   This therapy is not only used in hospitals but can also be used for self-treatment and mutual treatment at home. It is convenient and timely, aligning with the TCM medical view that "early treatment is valuable." The operation is simple; as long as the moxibustion area and time are specified, patients can self-moxibust and easily adjust the temperature. For some patients with chronic gastroenteritis and neurasthenia, going to the hospital for acupuncture every day is troublesome. If they can self-moxibust, they can do it several times a day at home for better results.

3. **Simple and Easy to Learn**
   Moxibustion therapy is characterized by its simplicity and ease of learning, making it easy to master and apply. Many folk doctors and ordinary people use it and have achieved good therapeutic effects. Even those who do not understand medicine or have no cultural foundation can learn to use it, making it suitable for mutual and self-treatment among urban and rural family members. Those with knowledge of TCM, especially the theory of viscera and meridians, can learn it faster and achieve better results.

4. **Safe and Cost-Effective**
   Moxibustion therapy has no adverse reactions and is safer than acupuncture therapy. It does not have issues like needle retention, bending, or breakage, and it rarely causes syncope. Even if moxibustion sores occur, they also help improve the therapeutic effect. Even those who are unfamiliar with moxibustion will not produce reverse therapeutic effects due to unstandardized operation methods, and can operate moxibustion therapy at home with confidence and boldness. In addition to being safe, this therapy is also economical compared to going to the hospital for treatment, which can reduce the burden on families.