Wood Boxes
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| Example of a single hole moxa box strapped on model for menstruation pain |
These traditional boxes come in many different sizes but they are generally in a boxed cube or rectangular shape. The holes at the top of the box allows you to insert a standard sized moxa stick into the box with the burning end at the bottom. A metal net inside the box catches falling ash from the burned stick.
These boxes have been around for generations for a reason. They are practical and cost efficient. The boxes trap moxa smoke and forces it to penetrate the skin as it flows downward. Because the strap secures around the entire waist, the patient can freely move about the room during treatment.
Looking for stronger treatment with more smoke? There are 2 hole, 4 hole, 6 hole and even 8 hole boxes available. The 6 hole moxa burner is usually the top choice among acupuncturists for the strongest moxa therapy at reasonable footprint.
Strap-on Belts
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| 4 pcs. brass moxibustion burner used for lower back pain. Each burner is held tightly in the belt with laces. |
A bit more unconventional are the brass and copper moxibustion burners that wrap around like a belt. Similar to the moxa box, you place burning moxa inside the container and strap on for on the go moxibustion. The advantages of these strap-on belts is that you have increased portability as you won't have to worry about the moxa stick protruding from the box. However, you'll need to cut moxa sticks into smaller pieces for it to fit within the container so you do get less treatment time per burner. Each strap-on belt comes with 4 pcs. which does make up for the less moxa capacity each each burner compared to wooden burners.
These strap-on belts are recommended for patients to purchase and to use at home for moxibustion therapy between acupuncture sessions.
The Nova Moxa Lamp
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| The moxa lamp allows you to have a truly hands free experience burning moxa. |
For burning moxa in doctor's offices and hospital rooms, this lamp is perfect. You can stick up to 3 moxa sticks to burn simultaneously in this lamp and with the attached net, ash from burning moxa is caught inside the lamp head. When you're done with treatment, open the gasket to discard the ash from the lamp head.
This product can be found here on Amazon.
This product can be found here on Amazon.
