How to effectively control the heat generated by the burning of wormwood pillar to avoid scalding the skin and ensure comfort during use?
Publish Time: 2025-04-03
In the field of traditional Chinese medicine and health preservation, wormwood pillar fumigation therapy is highly favored for its unique efficacy. However, improper control of the heat generated by the burning of wormwood pillar can easily cause scalding and affect the user experience. Mastering the method of effectively controlling heat is crucial to ensure comfort and safety in use.Choosing the right moxibustion tool is the key. There are many moxibustion instruments on the market, such as moxibustion boxes and moxibustion racks. The moxibustion box can place the wormwood pillar in it, and control the heat dissipation by adjusting the opening and closing degree of the box lid. If the temperature feels too high, open the box lid appropriately to increase air circulation and allow the heat to dissipate faster; conversely, if the temperature is not enough, close the box lid to concentrate the heat. The moxibustion rack can fix the wormwood pillar, and the user can adjust the distance between the wormwood pillar and the skin according to their own needs. Generally speaking, 3-5 cm from the skin is more suitable, which can ensure heat transfer and avoid scalding.Operation skills should not be ignored either. Before lighting the wormwood pillar, you can pinch it to make it soft, increase the contact area with the air, and make the combustion more even. After lighting, do not rush to get close to the skin, observe the burning situation first, and then move slowly for fumigation when the burning is stable and the temperature is moderate. During the fumigation process, always pay attention to the feeling of the skin. If you feel overheated, you should immediately adjust the position or distance of the wormwood pillar. You can use the "bird pecking moxibustion" method, that is, like a bird pecking, let the wormwood pillar be close to the skin and far away from it, which can not only ensure the stimulation of heat, but also avoid long-term high-temperature contact with the skin.In addition, combining other auxiliary tools can also effectively control the heat. Using auxiliary tools such as smoke control rings can not only control the amount of moxa smoke, but also adjust the temperature to a certain extent. The smoke control ring can block part of the heat from being directly transferred to the skin, making the heat more gentle. At the same time, it is also important to keep the room well ventilated. The accumulation of smoke will not only affect breathing, but also may increase the local temperature and increase the risk of burns. Choosing a well-ventilated environment for moxibustion, or using moxibustion equipment with smoke exhaust function, can make the moxibustion process more comfortable and safe.Everyone has different skin sensitivity and tolerance to heat. Therefore, before using wormwood pillar, it is best to do a local skin test to understand your reaction to heat. If the skin feels dull, you can use the index and middle fingers of the other hand to place them on both sides of the moxibustion site to feel the temperature of the moxibustion site, which can avoid scalding the skin and achieve good results.By choosing moxibustion tools reasonably, mastering operating skills, combining auxiliary tools, and paying attention to personal skin feelings, we can effectively control the heat generated by the burning of wormwood pillar, avoid scalding the skin, and ensure a comfortable and safe use experience while enjoying the health benefits of wormwood pillar fumigation.
