What are the effects of pure moxibustion sticks

During the Dragon Boat Festival, we can see moxa sticks placed at the door of every household. It is said that moxa sticks have the effect of warding off evil spirits. In fact, moxa sticks are widely used. Usually, moxibustion uses moxa sticks to regulate the body, improve the body's immune function, and enhance resistance. At the same time, moxa sticks also have the functions of sterilization, antibacterial, fetal protection, and air purification. So besides these, what other functions does moxa sticks have?

Nowadays, more and more people are doing moxibustion at home, but not everyone has a deep understanding of moxa sticks. Let me explain to you the effects and functions of moxa sticks.

The role of moxa sticks:

It can calm the mind and help sleep, relieve stress, dispel wind and cold, strengthen the body and eliminate evil, warm the meridians and dredge the collaterals, help relieve cold uterus, menstrual pain and other cold pains, and can also maintain the spleen and stomach, and improve symptoms such as indigestion. It can also prevent colds and enhance immunity. The effect will be better if used in combination with essential oils, scraping boards and acupoint massage.

The efficacy and principle of moxa sticks:

The flammability of moxa sticks is very good. After lighting the moxa sticks, find the acupuncture points for moxibustion and use the good penetrability of the moxa sticks to mobilize the meridians, accelerate blood circulation, improve immunity, enhance physical fitness, and achieve the purpose of health care and treatment. Moreover, the operation of moxa sticks is relatively simple and suitable for use at home.

The bactericidal effect of moxa sticks should not be underestimated. According to medical research reports, fumigation with moxa sticks can kill some bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Conjugate Bacillus. Fumigation with moxa sticks can also reduce the bacteria on the burn surface. Moreover, using mugwort leaves for fumigation is non-toxic and non-irritating to the human body and can be used for a long time. However, the prerequisite is to choose good moxa sticks. Inferior moxa sticks have strong fire, pungent moxa smoke and can also cause certain damage to the meridians.