🌿 Folk Prescriptions

“Thunderfire Moxibustion” originated in the Ming Dynasty. It involves using specially formulated herbal columns ignited above acupoints, aiming to unblock meridians, regulate qi flow, harmonize blood and qi, activate blood circulation, resolve stasis, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Compared to traditional moxibustion, “Thunderfire Moxibustion” not only provides thermal stimulation to acupoints but also delivers pharmacological effects from its unique herbal formula. It is stronger, fiercer in heat, and deeper penetrating than other moxibustion methods. Using “Thunderfire Moxibustion” to treat various eye diseases—such as retinitis, retinal degeneration, myopia, presbyopia, visual fatigue, dry eye, chronic corneal inflammation, cataracts—can accelerate local blood circulation and rapidly enhance ocular metabolism and secretory functions. Because this specially prepared moxa has powerful blood-activating and meridian-opening effects, the distinctive aroma produced during treatment stimulates the optic nerve, promoting clear circulation of qi and blood in the head and eyes, allowing the essence of the five zang organs to nourish the eyes, thus achieving excellent results in treating eye diseases and improving vision.
To treat eye diseases with “Thunderfire Moxibustion,” use stick suspension moxibustion maintaining a certain distance from the skin. Main techniques include rotation moxibustion and pecking moxibustion. Rotation moxibustion is used for closed-eye moxibustion, open-eye moxibustion, and moxibustion on the auricle. Pecking moxibustion is used for point stimulation (eye points, ear points, including the ear gate). Perform once daily, each session lasting 20–30 minutes, with six sessions constituting one course. After 3–5 courses, most patients experience symptom improvement. Clinical studies show that “Thunderfire Moxibustion” is particularly effective for myopia and amblyopia in adolescents, with better outcomes for milder cases and younger patients.