Is it better to use a moxibustion jar or a moxibustion box?

When doing moxibustion, you can choose a moxibustion jar, of course, you can also choose a moxibustion box. Whether it is a moxibustion jar or a moxibustion box, it will have a good effect when used for moxibustion. Generally speaking, there is no difference between moxibustion cups and moxibustion boxes. If you don't have a moxibustion cup but have a moxibustion box, you can use the moxibustion box for moxibustion, and vice versa. Moxibustion jars and moxibustion boxes have their unique effects when used for moxibustion. Here is a brief introduction to this.

Moxibustion box: According to the number of holes, it can be divided into single-hole moxibustion box, double-hole moxibustion box, three-hole moxibustion box, six-hole moxibustion box. It can also be classified according to the needles inserted in the moxibustion box. The more needles there are in the box, the larger the moxibustion area. Because people have different tolerance to temperature, you need to adjust it yourself. When the affected area feels slightly hot, pull the moxa stick up a little. By adjusting the height of the moxa stick, you can control the temperature of the moxibustion and avoid burns. If the temperature is not high enough, just insert the moxa stick a little deeper.

Moxibustion cup: Tie the prepared moxibustion cup to the part to be moxibustioned. Generally, six-eye moxibustion cups are used for moxibustion on the waist and abdomen; four-eye moxibustion cups are used for moxibustion on the cervical vertebrae and knees; double-eye moxibustion cups are used for moxibustion on the cervical paravertebral points, Fengchi, Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan and other acupoints with smaller areas and closer distances; single-eye cups are used for moxibustion on single acupoints, such as Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and Yongquan points on the legs. The moxibustion time is determined as follows: moxibustion on the waist and abdomen for at least 40 minutes, moxibustion on the Dazhui and knees for at least half an hour with a four-eye cup, and moxibustion for 15-20 minutes with a single-eye cup and a double-eye cup. You can determine the length of the moxa segment based on the time.

Through the above introduction, friends have already known some knowledge about moxibustion jars and moxibustion boxes. The reason why it is recommended to use a moxibustion clinic or a moxibustion box when doing moxibustion now is mainly because the traditional method of burning moxa sticks for moxibustion is not so convenient, especially when choosing acupoints, it is often not very accurate. If you use a moxibustion clinic or a moxibustion box, then the acupoint selection will be relatively more accurate.