Women experience various health stages, with menstruation the most common ailment to women’s health. Dysmenorrhea, or painful period cramps, happens in the days before or during menstruation. Cramps may last up to three days, during which women are subjected to physical and emotional imbalances such as extreme discomfort, bloating and fatigue.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) adopts a proactive approach to menstruation, contrasting with the often reactive nature of Western medicine. This article will explore the benefits of Sin Kang TCM’s moxibustion treatment in improving menstruation management to maintain a healthy body and well-being.
Moxibustion, an integral part of TCM derived from Chinese medicine, is often performed to strengthen the blood and maintain good health by stimulating the flow of Qi (气), a form of energy in our body. Because the bloating and pain experienced by women during menstruation are characterised by an accumulation of pathogenic cold and stagnation of Qi, a treatment that generates internal heat will be able to abate menstruation symptoms and discomfort.
The key ingredient in the moxibustion, mugwort, has the ability to dispel heat deficiency and is thus burnt close to the skin’s surface. A moxa cone is placed either directly on the skin, atop an acupuncture needle, or near the skin, ignited on one end, and left to burn slowly. Through the transfer of heat, your skin will start to feel warm and red to indicate the stimulated flow of Qi, after which the moxa cone is removed.
Moxibustion offers a range of benefits for women’s health, particularly in menstruation management. Sin Kang TCM’s moxibustion programme enhances blood and lymphatic circulation to alleviate menstrual cramps and improve overall pelvic health. The increased blood circulation, in turn, leads to high metabolic capacity, which accelerates the absorption of medication taken during that time, making it a suitable treatment for various health conditions unique to the female body. The moxibustion process produces a warming effect on patients, which aids in dispersing inflammation, adhesion, exudate, and hematoma, all closely tied to menstrual discomfort.
To maximise the effects of Sin Kang TCM’s moxibustion treatment, women are advised to start their first session one week before their period and to continue treatment for three to four menstrual cycles. As moxibustion dispels heat deficiency, avoiding cold environments, cold foods, and over-exhaustion will help greatly in maintaining a positive flow of Qi after the procedure.
Sin Kang TCM is an MOH-registered TCM clinic that provides holistic and comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments aimed at improving your quality of life. Our board of over 20 Board-certified TCM Practitioners and qualified physicians brings to the table a wealth of clinical and practical experience that treats a wide range of physical ailments and injuries.
Sin Kang TCM is dedicated to women’s health, offering various services to help women in Singapore strengthen their physical and mental health through major life stages and regular day-to-day conditions. Our personalised and customised treatments get to the heart of women’s health concerns and cover all your health-related milestones, such as fertility planning, pre and post-natal management, and lactation massage. Aside from moxibustion, our fertility and women’s health TCM programmes also include cupping, herbal medication, and our signature Chinese acupuncture treatment, NO-PAIN acupuncture™.
Adopting proactive menstruation management through TCM can alleviate symptoms and discomfort. Book an appointment with us today for a personalised TCM female fertility programme tailored to your needs.
