Which is better, a moxibustion box or a moxibustion stick?

When doing moxibustion, some friends may choose a moxibustion box, while others may choose a moxibustion stick. Both tools are good choices for moxibustion, and neither is better or worse. Moxibustion boxes or moxibustion sticks are relatively simple to operate and not difficult for ordinary people to learn, so they are very suitable for self-moxibustion treatment at home. Here I will introduce some relevant knowledge about moxibustion boxes and moxibustion sticks.

The structure of the moxibustion box: moxa stick clamp (used to fix the moxa stick), fire viewing hole (to control the temperature and prevent burns), rubber strip with hook for fixing, ash blocking net, ash outlet trough, etc. The interior of the moxibustion box is inlaid with aluminum-magnesium alloy plate, which has better high temperature resistance and heat insulation effect, extending the service life of the moxibustion box. Suitable uses: Soothe the nerves and help sleep, help relieve stress. Dispel wind and cold, strengthen the body and eliminate evil, warm the meridians and dredge the collaterals. It helps to relieve cold pains such as uterine coldness and menstrual pain. Maintain the spleen and stomach, and improve symptoms such as indigestion. Prevent colds and enhance immunity.

Moxibustion stick, also known as warm tube moxibustion or warm moxibustion stick, is a special cylindrical moxibustion tool made of metal or other materials. The bottom of the tube is pointed or flat, and there is a small tube inside the tube, and there are holes around the small tube. The materials include pure copper, stainless steel, iron, etc.; it is a new type of moxibustion device that uses a gas supply ball to continuously provide the oxygen needed for the burning of moxa sticks, and forms a high-pressure drug flow to the lesion site and deep into the acupuncture points. The temperature of the drug gas can be directly controlled, and a drug porcelain bowl is added to facilitate the treatment and medication. Ginger, garlic, medicine cakes, etc. can be added according to the needs of the disease to enhance the therapeutic effect. A gas gathering and anti-burning cover is added to allow the drug gas to gather at the lesion site and acupuncture points to improve the efficacy and prevent external burns. When the moxibustion is stopped, the fire in the burning tube will automatically extinguish.

Although moxibustion has many benefits for the body, it should not be used on areas with thin skin, or areas with less muscle on the body surface, or areas where muscles and bones are connected on the body surface, otherwise it may lead to adverse consequences. It is also important to note that you should not do moxibustion after drinking alcohol or when you are sweating a lot.