Love is a common way of health care and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. Nowadays, many people recommend using moxibustion boxes for moxibustion. So, does moxibustion box work?
Does moxibustion box work?
The moxibustion box does work, but the effect is definitely not as good as using moxa sticks for direct moxibustion.
Moxibustion boxes can be made of wood, bamboo, or metal. One common characteristic of these moxibustion boxes is that the moxa stick can be seen and the moxa smoke can directly smoke the surface of the skin and penetrate into the acupuncture points. Compared with direct moxibustion, what it lacks is the interaction between people, the verticality of the moxa stick, and the flexible control of distance. The effect is acceptable, not bad.
What are the advantages of moxibustion boxes?
1. No need for assistance
If there is no family or friends around to help with moxibustion, but you still want a good moxibustion effect, you can choose a moxibustion box. The moxibustion box is easy to operate and does not require assistance, so you can do moxibustion by yourself on any part you want. It is very convenient.
2. Portable
There is a very small moxibustion box, also known as a portable moxibustion box. Its advantage is that it can be carried with you, so you can do moxibustion even when you are away from home.
What is the oil in the moxibustion box?
When using a moxibustion box, it is generally used in combination with moxa sticks. Moxa sticks are made mainly from mugwort leaves, which contain various volatile oil components. Therefore, during the burning process, moxa sticks will produce tar, which then adheres to the inner wall of the moxibustion box along with the smoke particles. It looks sticky and black, like oil smoke.
How to clean the moxibustion box?
1. How to clean a metal moxibustion box
Materials: baking soda, vinegar, detergent (laundry detergent works too)
Cleaning method:
1. Put the dirty box into a pot, add water (rice water is better) to cover the box.
2. Add baking soda according to the quantity of moxibustion boxes to be cleaned.
3. Add vinegar according to the quantity of boxes.
4. Boil the water, simmer for 20 minutes, and then stir with a wooden stick. Pour out the dirty water.
5. Repeat the above steps. The second time, you can use less baking soda and vinegar. After boiling, the box will be basically clean. If it is not clean, gently wipe it with a cloth, and it will be as good as new. After wiping, rinse with clean water. If you have a strong faucet water pressure, you can use it directly to rinse after boiling, which is more convenient.
2. How to clean a wooden moxibustion box
Materials: wet wipes, steel wool, small brush, range hood cleaner, gloves.
Cleaning method:
1. First, remove all the handles on the wooden moxibustion box and keep the screws and handles in a safe place.
2. Use wet wipes to wipe the inside of the moxibustion box, avoiding getting pricked by the nails.
3. Place the moxibustion box in a large basin, add water, and then pour in a suitable amount of range hood cleaner to soak for half an hour, which can quickly remove the grease and soot.
4. After half an hour, put on gloves, use steel wool and a small brush to clean the inside of the moxibustion box, avoiding injuring the hands.
5. Finally, rinse with clean water, rinse several times, and place it in a well-ventilated area to dry.
