What is a moxibustion box
A moxibustion box is a device for holding moxibustion. Moxibustion box, also known as warm moxibustion box, is the first choice for moxibustion. Because of its small size, simple and convenient operation, it integrates health preservation, disease prevention, treatment and beauty and beauty, and has always been favored by family health care practitioners.
The warm moxibustion box penetrates the skin through the heat of moxa fire, which can warm the meridians, invigorate the qi and activate the blood, dispel dampness and eliminate cold, warm the meridians and relieve pain, balance yin and yang, promote blood circulation, adjust the function of the viscera, and promote the body’s metabolism ,Improve the immunity.
Suitable use of moxibustion box
1. Soothe the nerves and sleep, help relieve stress.
2. Dispelling wind and dispelling cold, strengthening the body and eliminating pathogenic factors, warming meridians and dredging collaterals.
3. Helps relieve cold pains such as uterine cold and menstrual pain.
4. Maintain the spleen and stomach, improve indigestion and other symptoms.
5. Prevent colds and enhance immunity.
Which moxibustion box is better
The structure of the moxibustion box includes a moxa stick clip (used to fix moxa sticks), fire viewing holes (to control temperature and prevent scalding), rubber strips with hooks for fixing, ash blocking net, ash outlet, etc.
The moxibustion box can be divided into single hole moxibustion box, double hole moxibustion box, three hole moxibustion box and six hole moxibustion box according to the number of holes; it can also be divided into waist moxibustion box according to the moxibustion part Moxibustion box, leg moxibustion box, etc., back moxibustion box, abdomen moxibustion box.
What material is the moxibustion box made of? As far as the existing moxibustion boxes are concerned, the main materials are bamboo, wood, iron and copper. Among such multi-material moxibustion boxes, bamboo moxibustion boxes are the most common, because the performance of bamboo moxibustion boxes is stable and solid. Under normal circumstances, the bottom end of this moxibustion box will have a layer of filter screen, which can prevent the moxibustion ash from falling onto the skin during moxibustion. From the performance of the moxibustion box, the material of the moxibustion box is better, or the bamboo moxibustion box is better. As for iron and copper moxibustion boxes, there are mainly portable moxibustion, including single, triple, and multiple portable moxibustion, etc. It is more convenient to use portable moxibustion for moxibustion, but the effect of moxibustion is not very good.
The wooden moxibustion box is heavy and heavy, it will become dark after a few times of use, and it is not easy to clean. The reason for making a moxibustion box.
How to use the moxibustion box
1. Open the lid of the moxibustion box and light a whole moxa stick After inserting it into the moxibustion hole, the clip inside can fix the moxa stick without loosening, and then close the cover, and there are magnets on it that can be adsorbed on it. There are metal clips (stainless steel spring sheets) in the round hole on the box cover, which can adjust and fix various moxa sticks with different diameters, which is convenient for the use of moxa sticks of different sizes from 14mm to 18mm.
Because people have different tolerances for temperature, they have to adjust it themselves. When the affected area feels a little hot, pull the moxa stick up a little, and adjust the height of the moxa stick to control the temperature of the moxibustion and avoid burns. , if the temperature is not enough, you just need to insert the moxa sticks down a little more.
2. The top cover is held tightly by magnets, and it will not fall off when tilted or inverted, which is more secure.
The heat balance of the moxibustion device is not affected by climate and environment. It can continuously stimulate the patient with comfortable and warm temperature for a long time. The heat preservation performance is good. exterminate. It is safe to use, the moxa stick is inserted into the box, the fire head is suspended in the box, the bottom end is shielded by a metal protective net, and the surrounding is shielded by flame retardant materials. Widely used, one box can be used to treat multiple points.
3. The moxibustion box made of thickened pure bamboo is more sturdy and durable than the traditional three-plywood warm moxibustion box, and it is more resistant to high temperature and not easily deformed.
4. Place the warm moxibustion box on the part that needs to be treated, and fix it with the elastic elastic band attached to the box. There are hooks on the outside of the box. The moxibustion box can be fixed on the body or the acupoints of the limbs for moxibustion, freeing both hands , more convenient and safe.
5. After the treatment, open the warm moxibustion box and completely extinguish the remaining moxa sticks before leaving. Be sure to pay attention to fire prevention. Burnt moxa ash should also be cleaned up.
Insert moxa segment method:
1. Remove the upper cover, take out the small moxa segment and light it;
2. Insert the ignited moxa segment on the wire that fixes the moxa segment, and it can also be used with ginger slices at the position of clipping ginger slices;
3. Aim at the Kamen connection points of the upper and lower covers, and close the cover and black temperature control cover;
4. According to the combustion conditions, rotate the black temperature control cover to adjust the ventilation and control the temperature;
5. Remove the plastic heat insulation bottom box of the base , Put the portable moxibustion into the flannel cover, fasten it to the affected area with an elastic band, and stick the non-plastic side to the affected area to warm the moxibustion to ensure better heat transfer.
Insert moxa bar method (dual-purpose moxibustion box):
1. Remove the plastic upper cover of the warm moxibustion box, and twist open the copper socket cover ;
2. Ignite the moxa stick to fully burn it, insert it directly and fix it well;
3. Put on the heat-insulating base, close the cover, and apply it directly to the affected area for moxibustion .
