I. Insufficiency of Yang Qi is a Common Problem for Modern People So-called Yang Qi is the vital energy of life, also known as the primal Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As early as more than two thousand years ago, the TCM classic "Huangdi Neijing" discussed the concept of "Yang Qi," stating that Yang Qi in the human body is like the sun in the sky, and all things on earth grow relying on the sun; without Yang Qi, the body's metabolism would stop, and life would end. It is precisely because of the promoting, warming, and steaming functions of Yang Qi that the blood in the body can circulate and nourish the viscera, meridians, limbs, muscles, and skin. As the saying goes, "With Yang Qi, one is alive; without Yang Qi, one perishes." This is why TCM refers to "Qi as the commander of blood," and the word "commander" is enough to illustrate the importance of Yang Qi. (Weak and faint pulse, cold hands and feet are signs of insufficient Yang Qi.) However, looking directly at the current lifestyle, the insufficiency of Yang Qi has become a common problem for modern people. Modern people enjoy increasingly comfortable lives and taste increasingly rich diets but overlook the changes these "enjoyments" bring to the body. For example: the widespread use of air conditioning has shielded the natural temperature; driven by the desire to look good, women wear more and more revealing, transparent, and thin clothing, with crop tops and miniskirts making appearances; in the cold winter, people start eating antipyretic and heat-clearing fruits and vegetables out of season like watermelon, and drink cold beverages that emit a chill, consuming a large amount of cold seafood products... Unknowingly, these "habits" are eroding people's Yang Qi and damaging their health. According to medical research, the mortality rate of humans is inversely related to temperature changes, with the highest mortality rate around the coldest month of January and the lowest mortality rate in the warmer months of August and September. The reason for this situation is the erosion of Yang Qi by the cold. Therefore, TCM believes that if a person's Yang Qi is not carefully protected and is arbitrarily consumed, it will not only induce diseases but also endanger life in severe cases. II. Mugwort is Pure Yang, Most Suitable for Supplementing Prime Qi "Mugwort leaves are bitter and pungent, warm when raw and hot when cooked, with pure Yang properties, capable of reviving the critically endangered Yang, passing through the twelve meridians, and circulating through the three Yin meridians, regulating Qi and blood, expelling cold and dampness, and warming the uterus... Using it for moxibustion can penetrate all meridians and eliminate various diseases." It is precisely because mugwort mainly grows on the sunny slopes with strong sunlight, facing south on the mountains, and is harvested around the Dragon Boat Festival every year when Yang Qi is on the rise, that it is a pure Yang product with the miraculous effect of reviving the dying, warming meridians, and unblocking collaterals. Therefore, the famous pharmacologist Tao Hongjing called in his "Ming Yi Bie Lu" that "mugwort leaves are slightly warm, non-toxic, mainly for moxibustion of various diseases..." "Mugwort" Synonyms: Medical grass, artemisia, moxibustion grass, fragrant mugwort, etc. Family: Asteraceae, Artemisia genus Origin: Northwest, Northeast, North China, East China, Southwest, Central and South China, and other regions of China III. 10 Types of People Who Should Try Moxibustion 1. Office Workers Those who sit in front of the computer for more than 8 hours a day and do not exercise regularly, often experiencing back pain, leg fatigue, and weakness in the limbs. This is a manifestation of Qi stagnation and blood stasis, and moxibustion can unblock the circulation of blood and Qi. 2. Night Owls People who often work overtime and stay up late, not sleeping at night, feeling drowsy during the day, with inattention and a bad temper. This is a manifestation of Qi congestion, and moxibustion can regulate the flow of Qi. 3. Sub-healthy People Those who have no diseases when checked in the hospital but often feel unwell and depressed. This is a manifestation of Qi and blood blockage and poor circulation, and moxibustion can regulate Qi and blood, making the body and mind happy. 4. People Who Wear Thin and Transparent Clothes Wearing thin professional attire, exposed to the air conditioning in the office, is most likely to have cold hands and feet, increasing the possibility of suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, and other diseases. This is a manifestation of cold and damp invasion, and moxibustion can remove cold and dampness. 5. Beauty-Loving Women Those who are not satisfied with their appearance and are often troubled by acne, wrinkles, and freckles, moxibustion can solve 99% of facial problems. 6. Women Who Are Afraid of the Cold Those who often have cold hands and feet, habitual dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation. This is a situation where there is cold, Qi, and deficiency, and moxibustion can nourish Yin and protect Yang, taking care of women's physical and mental health. 7. Men with Kidney Deficiency Men with high living pressure, frequent drinking and smoking, often experiencing leg fatigue and back pain, and sexual life disharmony, accompanied by impotence and premature ejaculation. This is a manifestation of kidney Qi deficiency, and moxibustion can nourish and supplement kidney Qi. 8. The Elderly Those who have difficulty walking, leg cramps, and struggle to climb stairs. This is a manifestation of old age, physical deficiency, and lack of prime Qi, and moxibustion can replenish Yang Qi, making the elderly strong. 9. Children Children who often get sick, often troubled by colds, coughs, and indigestion, are a manifestation of physical weakness. Moxibustion can improve children's immunity and enhance their physical fitness. 10. Healthy People People without disease troubles, regular moxibustion can maintain health and prevent diseases, achieving the health effect of "preventing diseases before they occur."