What are the effects and functions of moxa sticks?

Moxa sticks are quite common in our daily life. Strictly speaking, moxa sticks are a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, which has great benefits for the human body. Although moxa sticks are small, they contain enormous energy inside the body. So, generally speaking, what are the effects and functions of medicinal moxa sticks? I believe that there are relatively few people who truly understand this issue.

The effects and functions of medicinal moxa sticks are as follows:

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 flammability of medicinal moxa sticks is very good. After lighting the moxa sticks, find the acupuncture points for moxibustion and use the good penetrating properties 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 medicinal moxa sticks is relatively simple and suitable for use at home.

The bactericidal effect of medicinal moxa sticks should not be underestimated. According to medical research reports, fumigation with medicinal 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.

For people with insomnia, common use of medicated moxa sticks can improve sleep; and for people who are under a lot of stress, regular use of medicated moxa sticks can also have a good relieving and regulating effect; not only that, the use of medicated moxa sticks can also help women with cold uterus solve such problems. Finally, making good use of moxa sticks can definitely help us strengthen our physical fitness and ultimately improve our body's immunity.