Can the breast be moxibustion?

Moxibustion can be applied to the breast, but direct moxibustion is not recommended.

Moxibustion belongs to thermotherapy. Moxibustion on the breast properly with moxibustion box or moxibustion instrument can play the role of strengthening yang, eliminating blood stasis and resolving masses. It has a certain conditioning effect on breast nodules and breast pain. However, the skin around the breast is delicate. If moxibustion is carried out directly, it may cause burns on the skin surface. Therefore, direct moxibustion is not recommended.

Moxibustion on the breast should keep the surrounding environment warm. After moxibustion, attention should be paid to keeping warm measures to prevent cold.