Historical Case Study:
- 《太平圣惠方》records Princess Taiping’s 40-year fertility regimen:
- Full moon moxa on 气海穴 (CV6) to “cultivate ancestral qi”
- Post-coital moxa at 归来穴 (ST29) to “anchor the essence”
Adapted Protocol:
- Frosted Moxa Technique
- Wrap moxa in lotus leaf (per《外台秘要》) to diffuse heat – Modern equivalent: ginger-slice insulation
- Seasonal Adjustments:
- Summer: 阴陵泉 (SP9) + salt barrier (prevents overheating)
- Winter: 命门穴 (GV4) + mugwort oil massage (enhances penetration)
Cultural Bridge:
- Compare to Hippocratic “wandering womb” theory vs TCM “子宫寒凝” (uterine cold stagnation)
- Translate 血瘀 (blood stasis) to modern hemorheology markers (plasma viscosity, RBC aggregation)