Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that burns wormwood to transfer heat to specific points on the human body, playing a role in conditioning the body and preventing and treating diseases. The effect and effect of moxibustion depend on the material selected, so the correct choice of moxibustion material is very important. Below, I will introduce in detail how to correctly choose the material of moxibustion.

First, choose wormwood. Wormwood is the main material of moxibustion, and it is also the key to play a therapeutic role. Therefore, the selection of wormwood quality and quality is very important. There are many kinds of wormwood, and the common ones are wormwood, prickly wormwood and Chen wormwood. In general, mugwort is the most commonly used moxibustion herb. When choosing mugwort, you can pay attention to the following:

1. Color: Mugwort should be selected with uniform color and darker green mugwort. Wormwood with uniform color indicates that its growing environment is good and its quality is high.

2. Smell: Mugwort should have a strong aromatic smell, no mold, humidity or other odor. Good wormwood usually has a distinctive fragrance, which is given off by the volatile oils in wormwood.

3. Specifications: Mugwort should not be too long or too short, generally 15-20 cm is appropriate. Too long wormwood does not burn easily, and too short wormwood is difficult to handle.

Second, choose mugwort. Wormwood box is used to hold wormwood container, is also an important part of the process of moxibustion. Choosing the right wormwood box can improve the effect and comfort of moxibustion. When choosing mugcartridge, you can pay attention to the following points:

1. Material: Moxa boxes are generally made of natural materials, such as cucumber, purple sand, pomegranate wood and so on. These materials are generally non-toxic and harmless, provide good protection for wormwood, and facilitate the burning and heat conduction of herbs.

2. Caliber: The caliber of wormwood box should generally match the thickness of wormwood, too wide or too narrow wormwood box is not conducive to the burning of wormwood and heat conduction. Choosing the right cartridge can ensure that the heat is evenly transferred to the skin.

3. Design: The design of the mugshot is also important. In general, moxa boxes should be breathable, allowing the heat and fragrance of herbs to be exposed, while not allowing sparks to splash, ensuring the safety of moxibustion.

Finally, choose the fire source. Moxibustion needs a fire source to burn wormwood, so it is also important to choose the right fire source. When choosing a fire source, you can pay attention to the following points:

1. Spark: Moxibustion can use solid wood spark, alcohol cotton ball, moxibustion lamp, etc., as a fire source. Solid wood tinder can provide a lasting flame, alcohol cotton balls are easy to carry, and moxibustion lamps can control the size of the flame.

2. Firepower: The size of the flame and the strength of the firepower will directly affect the effect of moxibustion. Generally speaking, wormwood needs to be completely lit, but the firepower can not be too large, so as not to burn the skin.

3. Fire source stability: In the process of moxibustion, the fire source needs to be kept stable to avoid flame extinguishment or sparks splashing. Choosing a stable fire source can improve the effect and safety of moxibustion.

To sum up, the correct choice of moxibustion materials is very important, including wormwood, wormwood box and fire source. Selecting high-quality wormwood, appropriate wormwood box and fire source can improve the effect of moxibustion and reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions. In addition, you can also obtain more detailed advice and guidance by consulting a professional doctor or moxibustion teacher to ensure the safety and effectiveness of moxibustion.