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[Development and usage of the convenient moxa cone maker].
Shu-jun Zhang1, Wei-qi Sun, Guang-ling Zhu
1College of Acupuncture and Massage, Henan University of TCM, Zhengzhou 450008, China. zhshj0406@sina.com
Summary
Traditional moxibustion therapy, using hand-made moxa cones, faces production challenges. A new convenient moxa cone maker enables efficient, cost-effective mass production, boosting therapy accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Moxibustion therapy is a valued natural treatment known for efficacy and affordability.
- Traditional hand-made moxa cone production is inefficient, time-consuming, and unsuitable for mass production, limiting clinical application.
- Current production methods fail to meet the growing demand for moxibustion therapy.
Purpose:
- To develop a novel, convenient moxa cone maker for efficient and scalable production.
- To address the limitations of traditional moxa cone manufacturing processes.
Summary:
- A new moxa cone maker has been developed for easy, rapid, and mass production of multi-model moxa cones.
- This device ensures constant specifications and uniform density in the produced moxa cones.
- The manufacturing process is material-efficient, low-cost, and highly productive.
Impact:
- The convenient moxa cone maker facilitates mass production, meeting clinical and research demands.
- This innovation supports the popularization and promotion of traditional moxibustion therapy.
- Improved accessibility of moxa cones can enhance the reach of this natural therapeutic approach.
