[Development and characteristics of a moxa floss shaping and spreading device].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu

Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Meridians, Anhui Academy of TCM, Hefei 230038; Anhui Key Laboratory of Meridian and Viscera, Hefei 230038; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Hefei 230038, Anhui Province; Institute of Xin'an Medicine and Modernization of TCM, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center for Big Health Research, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province.

Published: June 2024

This paper introduces a moxa floss shaping and spreading device for governor vessel moxibustion. This device is consisted of a storage unit and a propulsion unit, capable of automatically shaping moxa sticks for governor vessel moxibustion. The device allows for the flexible adjustment of moxa stick length, better conforming to the physiological curvature of the spine, and avoiding potential burns associated with governor vessel moxibustion. It simplifies the operational procedures for healthcare professionals, offering the advantages of ease of use, safety, and efficiency.

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