[Development and application of a fumigation moxibustion device for small animals]

A localized and quantitative fumigation moxibustion device for small animals was developed. The device consists of four components: an outer shell, a fumigation moxibustion chamber, fixing component, and adhesive component. It provides accurate positioning and stable moxibustion distance, enables real-time observation of the burning status and progress of moxa sticks, accommodates moxa sticks with different diameters, and has the advantages of convenient operation and high safety. However, the device is mainly applicable to acupoints on the head, face and back of laboratory animals, while its application to abdominal acupoints remains limited due to issues such as smoke backflow and difficulty in attachment.