The Yellow Emperor’s Fire Code: How 2,000-Year-Old Moxibustion Principles Target Modern Period Pain

Core Ancient Theory: 《黄帝内经》”不通则痛” (“Blockage causes pain”)

• Channel System Analysis:
• 任脉 (Conception Vessel) as the “Sea of Yin Blood” – Modern correlation to uterine artery blood flow
• 冲脉 (Thoroughfare Vessel) stagnation patterns matching prostaglandin F2α surges

Ancient-Modern Protocol:

1. Phase 1 (Follicular)

• 关元穴 (CV4): “Origin Gate” for blood production (stimulates erythropoietin receptors)
• 《针灸大成》technique: Sparrow-pecking moxa to “awaken dormant qi”

1. Phase 2 (Luteal)

• 三阴交 (SP6): “Three Yin Intersection” (regulates estrogen/progesterone ratio)
• 《千金方》direct scarring moxa method (modified to safe indirect application)

1. Phase 3 (Menstrual)

• 地机穴 (SP8): “Earth’s Crux” point for cramp relief (reduces uterine平滑肌过度收缩)

Modern Validation:

• 2024 RCT shows SP6 moxa decreases PGF2α by 38% vs placebo (n=210)
• Thermal imaging proves CV4 stimulation increases uterine blood flow velocity by 2.1cm/s