Moxibustion Treatment

Jaundice (Icterus)

Symptom Analysis

Jaundice, commonly known as "yellow disease," is a condition where the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera turn yellow due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the serum. The normal total serum bilirubin level is between 5-17 micromoles per liter. Jaundice can be clinically observed when the total serum bilirubin concentration exceeds 34 micromoles per liter, and if the concentration is between 17-34 micromoles per liter, it is referred to as latent jaundice.

Throughout history, the naming and classification of jaundice have been very complex. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, jaundice is divided into two categories: "Yang jaundice" and "Yin jaundice."

Moxibustion Acupoint Selection

Auxiliary Acupoint Selection

阳黄:面目皮肤发黄,色鲜明如橘子,伴发热口渴、胸闷呕恶、胁痛、脘腹胀满、饮食减退、小便黄赤、大便秘结。若热毒化火内陷营血、心包,可出现高热神昏,发斑出血等。
Yin Jaundice: The face and skin turn yellow with a dull color similar to that of smoke, accompanied by abdominal bloating, decreased appetite, a bland mouth without thirst, fatigue, lack of energy, and loose stools.

Treatment Course

It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes.  Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course.

(If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion.  The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)

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