The role and effect of Qing Moxa Stick

Moxibustion is a TCM health-preserving method now recognized by many people. Moxibustion uses moxa sticks to apply to different acupuncture points, and achieves the effect of curing diseases and maintaining health through heat and energy input. The effectiveness of moxibustion mainly depends on the type of moxa sticks and the selection of acupoints. Moxa sticks are divided into different types, and Qing moxa sticks are the most common type. So, what are the functions and effects of Qing Moxa Sticks? Let’s take a look below.

Types of moxa sticks:

According to the different properties of moxa sticks, they are divided into different types. The common types of moxa sticks include: pure moxa sticks, clear moxa sticks, medicinal moxa sticks, etc.

The efficacy and function of moxa sticks

Pure moxa sticks: Pure moxa sticks are made from pure moxa and do not contain any other ingredients other than moxa. Depending on the year, there are pure moxa sticks of different years. I won’t say much here. Pure moxa sticks have the effects of warming the meridians and dredge the collaterals, strengthening the body and eliminating evil, dispelling wind and cold, warming yin and replenishing deficiency, restoring yang and consolidating deficiency, and promoting qi and activating blood circulation. Regular use of pure moxa sticks for moxibustion can also strengthen the internal organs, maintain the spleen and stomach, calm the nerves and aid sleep, relieve stress, and enhance immunity.

Qing moxa sticks: moxa sticks made by rolling up the new moxa that year after drying. It is more suitable for mild moxibustion. It has the effects of regulating qi and blood, expelling cold and dampness, warming the meridians and relieving pain. Regular moxibustion can help treat symptoms such as cold pain in the heart and abdomen, diarrhea, cramps, joint pain, numbness of the limbs, and back pain.

Medicinal moxa sticks: In addition to pure moxa ingredients, a certain proportion of other effective ingredients are added. Its use should be based on the population for which it is used. It has the effect and function of enhancing efficacy.

How to use moxa sticks:

Although there are differences between the three types of moxa sticks, such as pure moxa sticks, their methods of use are the same. There are four ways to use moxa sticks: direct moxibustion, hanging moxibustion, instrument moxibustion, and moxibustion through ginger.

The first method of using moxa sticks: direct moxibustion

Direct moxibustion is a method of using moxa sticks or removing the fluff from moxa sticks, kneading them into the required size, lighting them, and then placing them directly on the acupuncture points on the body or the affected skin for moxibustion. Generally, the sizes of moxa sticks used for moxibustion can be divided into three types: large, medium and small. The large one is the size of a broad bean, the medium one is the size of a soybean, and the small one is the size of a mung bean. They are all cones with pointed top and large bottom, which are convenient for placing flat and igniting.

The second method of using moxa sticks: hanging moxibustion

Hanging moxibustion is moxibustion performed with hand-held moxa sticks. After lighting the moxa stick, hold it 2-3 cm above the skin and start moxibustion. If it feels painful, you can adjust the height and then continue. Do it for 15 to 20 minutes each time, until the skin feels warm but does not get burned, and until a blush appears.

The third method of using moxa sticks: moxibustion with utensils

Instrument moxibustion refers to moxibustion instruments. The instruments used for moxa sticks include: moxibustion box, moxibustion sticks, etc. The advantage of moxibustion is that it can be fixed on the body, the operation is relatively convenient, and the effect is also relatively good.