Using an moxibustion box for moxibustion is a very convenient method. However, many people find that after using the moxibustion box for a while, there is a thick layer of oil smoke inside. So why is there oil smoke on the moxibustion box? How do we clean it?
Why is there oil smoke on the moxibustion box?
When using a moxibustion box, it is usually used with moxa sticks. Moxa sticks are mainly made from mugwort leaves, which contain various volatile oil components. Therefore, during the combustion process of the moxa sticks, tar is produced and adheres to the inner wall of the moxibustion box along with smoke particles, resulting in a sticky, black oil smoke appearance.
How to clean the oil in the moxibustion box?
To clean the oil in the moxibustion box, you can use a specialized cleaner for oil smoke machines mixed with a small amount of water. Wipe it with a wet cloth or a wire ball, and then rinse with hot water. This will easily clean the moxibustion box.
Note:
1. It is recommended to wear gloves when cleaning, as direct contact between the oil smoke machine cleaner and the skin can cause dryness.
2. After cleaning, be sure to air dry the moxibustion box in a well-ventilated place, especially if it is made of wood, to avoid deformation and affect its use.
Why is a copper moxibustion box better?
1. It is made of pure copper material, resistant to impact and compression, and will not deform after long-term use. It can be used repeatedly, making it environmentally friendly and economical.
2. It has better heat conduction performance due to the use of pure copper material. A genuine copper moxibustion box can attract magnets and draw out a large amount of toxins from the body.
3. The pure copper moxibustion box does not drop ash, leak flames, or cause burns. It is superior to ordinary moxibustion devices.
Why does the skin become moist when using a moxibustion box?
1. Warm stimulation and sweating
When using a moxibustion box for moxibustion, the heat penetrates the skin tissue, meridians, and acupoints to achieve health care effects. When moxibusting the navel with moxa sticks, the heat emitted by the moxa sticks stimulates the opening of the skin's pores, causing sweating and heat dissipation. Therefore, the moxibustion area may become moist.
2. Body's reaction to remove dampness
If the skin becomes moist and excessive during moxibustion with a moxibustion box, it may also be a reaction to remove dampness. This also indicates that there is cold and dampness in the body.
It is recommended to keep the abdomen warm and avoid coldness, have a light and easily digestible diet, avoid cold and raw foods, and drink more ginger and brown sugar water and hot soups and porridge.
