Effects and functions of medicinal moxa sticks

Moxibustion patch is a cylindrical long roll made of moxa wrapped in white tissue paper. Moxibustion patch is mainly used for moxibustion. Moxibustion is one of China's most ancient medical treatments. It is an external treatment method using traditional Chinese medicine. It can invigorate qi and blood circulation, promote blood circulation, expel dampness and cold. It is suitable for wind-cold and dampness arthralgia, muscle soreness, pain in joints and limbs, cervical spondylosis and other symptoms.

Moxibustion patch moxibustion history time

The best material for moxibustion plasters has always been the Dongting long-pole moxa, which has thick leaves and a lot of fluff, and is the top-quality raw material for making golden moxa wool for generations. Dongting Lake is located in an excellent location, the best among the "Jiangnan Water Towns", with a humid climate and abundant wormwood. The high-quality moxa patches made from them are most suitable for moxibustion. In history, they were trusted by imperial physicians and widely used in the palace. In 1973, Han Tomb No. 3 was excavated in Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan Province, China. It was a major archaeological discovery that subverted history. Among the many precious cultural relics unearthed, there are three silk books recording the relevant meridian moxibustion therapy. They are valuable medical papers that preceded the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Inner Canon of Medicine", and greatly advanced people's understanding of Chinese medicine moxibustion therapy. Based on these three missing texts, we can glimpse the origin, method and application of moxa sticks used by ancient ancestors to treat diseases. It has been widely used in clinical medicine in history. Hunan's moxa and moxa-making technology have made outstanding contributions to the development of Chinese culture, thus establishing Hunan's historical influence as a province with relatively advanced moxa-making technology.

The moxa for making moxibustion patches must be prepared in advance. Take old wormwood leaves, dry them repeatedly, select them clean, remove the residue, and make them soft and fine like cotton.

You can apply it. There are two types of moxa. The one prepared with traditional Chinese medicine as mentioned above is coarse moxa, which weighs at least six or seven taels per pound and is suitable for general moxibustion therapy. If it is processed more carefully, and after dozens of wind and sun exposure and dozens of screenings, only two or three taels per pound will be left, turning beige, which is fine moxa wool and can be used directly for moxibustion therapy. There are finished products made from moxa, which is also the raw material for ink.

Moxibustion is one of China's medical treatment methods with a long history and belongs to the external treatment methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It originated from primitive society, was created during the Xia and Shang dynasties, and lasted for thousands of years. Moxibustion is the quintessence of Chinese culture. Thousands of years ago, moxibustion was once a secret method for emperors to maintain health and wellness. After being widely spread among the folks, it became the most important medical remedy for the common people and is a precious historical and cultural heritage of our country.

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine mentions the term "moxibustion" for TCM health preservation, which means taking preventive or therapeutic measures to prevent the occurrence and development of symptoms. It is the basic principle of TCM treatment theory. Moxa-moxibustion is used on the acupuncture points where the human body feels slightly uncomfortable, to cure the disease before it occurs.

The "Lingshu Enteroscope Function" in "Huangdi Neijing" says "where acupuncture is not effective, moxibustion is suitable", and "Introduction to Medicine" also says "where medicine is not as good and acupuncture is not effective, moxibustion must be used." This shows that moxibustion therapy has long been highly valued by everyone because of its high safety factor, no toxic side effects, and health care, and therefore it has been widely spread.

Health-preserving moxibustion is a moxibustion patch made from the king of herbs, Artemisia argyi. It is directly suspended for moxibustion or applied with a warm moxibustion device around the meridians or injuries. It uses the heat and medicinal effects of the moxibustion fire to help the body warm up and dredge the meridians, regulate blood and Qi, dispel cold and relieve pain, and disperse cold. It has special effects on children's colds, women's postpartum care, irregular menstruation, and cold uterus. Moxibustion can stimulate and enhance the body's immune function, improve the body's disease resistance, and thus prevent diseases, maintain health, and prolong life. "Mencius" records that "a seven-year illness requires three years of treatment with mugwort." This shows that moxibustion therapy has long been highly valued by everyone.