What causes the blisters in moxibustion
1. Most of the blisters after moxibustion are caused by the high temperature or long time of moxibustion , Moxibustion is a method of making moxa velvet with Chinese herbal wormwood leaves after being tanned. Because of the heat generated during this process, patients often experience a burning sensation in their skin. However, if the amount and time are well controlled, there will be no blistering. However, if the moxibustion appliance, that is, the ignited moxa velvet, is too close to the skin, it will cause the skin to burn and form blistering.
2. A relatively rare aspect is that patients are allergic to certain chemicals in moxibustion and moxa sticks, such as tar, and blisters will also develop after exposure to moxibustion, but this is a clinical condition. Rarely, blisters from moxibustion are usually caused by burns.
What to do if there is blisters after moxibustion
If blisters appear locally, they can be absorbed naturally as long as they don’t rub. If the blisters are large, puncture them with a sterile needle to release the liquid, or use an injection needle to extract the liquid, then apply iodine or purple syrup, and fix it with sterile gauze. It should be noted that band-aids should not be used. After the blisters are healed, continue moxibustion. . If more blisters appear, the frequency and heat of moxibustion can be adjusted appropriately. Generally, it is recommended to stop moxibustion for 3 days and 1 day. At the same time, pay attention to proper rest, strengthen nutrition, keep local cleanliness and wait for its natural recovery. Maintain an optimistic mood, meditate, do not overwork, and use light and nutritious food to improve the efficacy of moxibustion therapy.
How to prevent moxibustion from blistering
1. You can use a convenient and safe position to avoid accidental burns, such as: lying on your side and moxibustion on the face and back to prevent moxibustion A piece of moxa fell.
2. Moxa sticks burn near the skin and blister. If it feels hot, remove the moxa stick in time to avoid overheating and blistering.
3. Some people with weak qi and blood, congenital skin that is too tender, thin dermis, thin stratum corneum, and few attachments (skin attachments: epithelial cells, sebaceous glands, sweat glands and hair), the skin looks like newly healed The surface of the wound may appear to have a layer of plastic film, and the temperature is not too high to cause the burn to blister. For the skin with loose skin, weak qi and blood, easy redness and weak resistance, the time and heat of moxibustion should be correspondingly smaller.
