Can moxibustion be done every day?

Acupuncture is a good treatment for some cold diseases, but it is not necessary to do it every day.

The pros and cons of moxibustion

Moxa smoke has an inhibitory or killing effect on a variety of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and has the effect of cough, expectorant, asthma, anti-allergy, analgesia, etc., but more than a certain concentration of moxa smoke, the risk is greater than the benefit. After all, most of the moxa smoke is still some incomplete combustion products, such as dust, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, etc., in the local clinic environment, these substances substantially exceed the national standards, for the treatment of the patient, because of the exposure time is short, there will not be too great a risk, but in the process of treatment, the practitioner of acupuncture is often exposed to moxa combustion of the smoke released by the inhalation of higher concentrations of smoke. But it is a potential health hazard.

Research has shown that moxa can exert its benign effects at lower concentrations, with scavenging of free radicals and anti-aging, antibacterial and antiviral, improving immune function, and improving microcirculation. By reviewing the literature, it was found that at concentrations higher than 0.12 g/L, it can be assumed that cell viability gradually decreases as the concentration of moxa smoke increases, suggesting that moxa smoke condensate above this concentration has a toxic effect on cells.

Adverse effects of moxa include effects on respiratory function, the immune system, and the blood system. Above a certain concentration of moxa smoke can reduce lung cell activity and produce adverse effects. Studies have shown that moxa smoke can cause chromosomal aberrations and may be genotoxic with increasing concentrations, the exact mechanism of which needs to be further investigated. This may be a risk factor for patients and healthcare workers who are chronically exposed to moxa smoke.

About Allergy to Moxa

In recent years, there have been cases reported of allergy to moxa, for example, it can cause allergic symptoms such as maculopapular rash all over the body, breath holding, chest tightness, and dyspnea. This occurs infrequently, and the allergic symptoms disappear after discontinuing the moxibustion treatment or leaving the environment of moxa smoke.

So, don't moxiba too often, and don't moxiba in a closed environment for too long, the benefits still outweigh the risks.

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