Medicinal moxa stick and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of moxibustion physiotherapy, in particular to a medicinal moxa stick and a preparation method thereof. The moxa stick comprises the following components in parts by weight: 80-100 parts of Chinese mugwort, 10-20 parts of sandalwood, 5-10 parts of mint, 5-10 parts of cacumen biotae, 5-10 parts of borneol, 10-20 parts of agilawood, 10-20 parts of safflower and 10-20 parts of auxiliary materials, the auxiliary materials comprise the following raw materials in parts by weight: 5-10 parts of bamboo fibers, 5-10 parts of elm powder and 1-5 parts of starch. The traditional Chinese medicine composition has the effects of soothing the nerves, helping sleep, clearing and activating the channels and collaterals, warming channels, dispelling cold and soothing the nerves; the traditional Chinese medicine is suitable for symptoms such as insomnia and dreaminess, wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, soreness and numbness of muscles, arthralgia of joints and limbs, abdominal cavity and cold pain, cold uterus and dysmenorrhea. And the moxa stick is moderate in hardness, can be fully burnt, and is less in smoke, and ash is not easy to fall off.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of moxibustion therapy, and in particular to a medicinal moxa stick and a preparation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Moxibustion is a common TCM therapy method that uses moxa to burn on the skin surface and stimulates acupuncture points through drugs and photothermal effects, thereby achieving the effect of treating and preventing diseases. The mechanism of action of moxibustion includes drug action, thermal effect and light radiation effect. The three directly or indirectly act on the body from different angles and produce a therapeutic effect on the body.

[0003] Most of the moxa sticks on the market are made by mixing wormwood with other Chinese medicinal materials. When the moxa sticks are burned, the effective ingredients in the Chinese medicinal materials can evaporate and enter the lesions in the body through skin absorption. However, the moxa sticks on the market have a single function and a small scope of application. During moxibustion, the non-flammable Chinese medicinal materials in the moxa sticks cannot be fully burned, resulting in poor moxibustion effects and a large amount of irritating smoke, affecting the experience. Another part of the moxa sticks, although they can be fully burned, the ashes are easy to fall off, and the falling ashes are easy to burn the skin. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a medicinal moxa stick, which has the effects of calming the mind and promoting sleep, promoting blood circulation, warming the meridians and dispelling cold, and calming the mind; it is suitable for insomnia and dreaminess, wind-cold and dampness arthralgia, muscle soreness and numbness, joint and limb pain, abdominal cold pain, uterine cold and dysmenorrhea, etc. The moxa stick has moderate hardness, can be fully burned, has little smoke, and ash is not easy to fall off.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing medicinal moxa sticks, which uses coarse moxa as a support. Fine moxa and other powdered raw materials have a large specific surface area, which is conducive to combustion and volatilization of effective ingredients, reduces smoke, and reduces ash shedding.

[0006] The present invention solves the technical problem by adopting the following technical solutions.

[0007] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a medicinal moxa stick, which includes the following raw materials in parts by weight:

[0008] 80-100 parts of Artemisia argyi, 10-20 parts of sandalwood, 5-10 parts of mint, 5-10 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 5-10 parts of borneol, 10-20 parts of agarwood, 10-20 parts of safflower and 10-20 parts of auxiliary materials;

[0009] The raw materials of the auxiliary materials include 5-10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5-10 parts of elm powder and 1-5 parts of starch by weight. Under this ratio, burning moxa sticks through moxibustion has the effects of calming the mind and promoting sleep, promoting blood circulation, warming the meridians and dispelling cold, and calming the mind; it is suitable for insomnia, cold and dampness, muscle soreness, joint and limb pain, cold pain in the abdomen, uterine cold and dysmenorrhea, etc.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the raw materials of the moxa sticks further include: 10-20 parts of Polygonum multiflorum and 5-10 parts of Schisandra chinensis by weight. The addition of Polygonum multiflorum and Schisandra chinensis to the moxa sticks can work synergistically with Artemisia argyi to relieve patients' sleep problems such as insomnia and have a calming effect.

[0011] The raw materials used in the invention, such as Artemisia argyi, sandalwood, mint, Platycladus orientalis leaf, borneol, agarwood, safflower, smilax china and Schisandra chinensis, are all Chinese medicinal materials and can be directly purchased from the market.

[0012] Among them, Qi Ai is a specialty of Qichun County, Hubei Province, and a national geographical indication product of China. As a traditional Chinese medicine, it is warm, bitter, pungent, and slightly sweet. Qi Ai volatile oil contains ethyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, hydrated camphene, camphor, borneol, etc.

[0013] Sandalwood has the effects of promoting qi and warming the middle, stimulating appetite and relieving pain.

[0014] Mint has the functions of dispersing wind-heat, clearing the head and eyes, relieving sore throat, clearing rashes, and soothing the liver and promoting qi.

[0015] Platycladus orientalis leaves are bitter, slightly cold, clearing and draining, astringent, sticky and astringent, and enter the lung, liver, spleen, and large intestine meridians. They not only cool the blood, astringe and stop bleeding, but also clear the lungs and resolve phlegm and stop coughing. They mainly contain flavonoids, such as quercetin, quercetin, kaempferol, etc.; they contain volatile oils, such as cedarwood, acetic acid pine oil, and tannins.

[0016] Borneol, also known as borneol, is obtained by steam distillation and recrystallization of the stems and leaves of Asteraceae Blumea or the branches and leaves of Lauraceae plant Borneol Cinnamomum. Its chemical component is 2-borneol, and its chemical formula is C 10 H 18 O. Borneol tastes pungent, bitter, and slightly cold; it enters the heart, liver, and lung meridians; it has a refreshing fragrance and has the effects of refreshing the mind, clearing away heat and dispersing toxins, and improving eyesight and removing cataracts. It is mainly used to treat high fever and coma due to febrile diseases, stroke, phlegm, convulsions, epilepsy, summer heat and dampness obstructing the clear orifices, throat paralysis and deafness, mouth sores and swollen teeth, sores, carbuncles, malnutrition, hemorrhoids, red and swollen eyes, etc.

[0017] Agarwood is pungent, bitter and slightly warm in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach and kidney meridians. Agarwood is pungent and fragrant, warming and unblocking, bitter and heavy in nature, and descending. Entering the spleen and stomach meridians, it not only promotes qi circulation, warms the middle and stops pain, but also lowers stomach qi and stops vomiting; entering the kidney meridian, it is good at warming the kidney, inhaling qi and relieving asthma. It combines regulating qi, lowering adverse qi and inhaling qi in one, and is warm without being dry, promoting qi circulation without leaking, and has no harm of damaging qi. It is a good medicine for regulating qi. It contains volatile oils, chromones and other ingredients. Volatile oils have the functions of promoting qi circulation, relieving pain, warming the middle and stopping vomiting, and inhaling qi and relieving asthma.

[0018] Safflower has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving menstruation, dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain. It can be used for symptoms such as blood stasis, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation.

[0019] Polygonum multiflorum has a sweet, bitter and neutral nature. It enters the heart and liver meridians. Polygonum multiflorum is sweet, nourishing, unblocking and dispersing, and has a neutral nature. It enters the heart and liver meridians, and has both nourishing and dispersing properties. It nourishes the heart and blood and calms the mind, and treats blood deficiency, restlessness, insomnia and dreaminess; it also dispels wind evil and dredges the meridians, and treats blood deficiency, body pain, limb numbness, and rheumatism. This product has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, dispelling wind, and unblocking the meridians. It is used for insomnia, dreaminess, blood deficiency, body pain, skin numbness, rheumatism, and itching due to rashes.

[0020] Schisandra chinensis has the functions of astringing, invigorating Qi and promoting body fluid, nourishing the kidney and calming the mind.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the raw materials of the moxa sticks also include 10-20 parts of essential oil sustained-release capsules by weight; the essential oil sustained-release capsules include wall materials and core materials, and the wall materials are one or more of β-cyclodextrin, starch, and chitosan; the core materials are one or more of lavender oil, chamomile essential oil, bergamot oil, petitgrain essential oil, and ylang-ylang oil. Further, the purified plant essential oil is added to the moxa stick. During the moxibustion process, the plant essential oil evaporates into the air and can enter the body through the patient's breathing. It can also be carried by the smoke and attached to the skin surface. Under the heat generated by moxibustion, it is quickly absorbed by the skin, thereby increasing the transdermal rate of the essential oil and improving the efficacy. Secondly, by using a low-melting-point wall material to wrap the plant essential oil, the moxa stick can reduce the volatilization of the essential oil and reduce the loss of the plant essential oil during storage. The above-mentioned essential oils have the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the brain. During the moxibustion process, after the essential oil sustained-release capsule breaks, the essential oil inside evaporates at high temperature and can adhere to the skin or enter the body through the respiratory tract, playing a role in calming the mind and refreshing the brain, relieving insomnia, neurasthenia and other symptoms.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mass ratio of the wall material to the core material of the essential oil sustained-release capsule is 1:(1-2). Under this ratio, the wall material can well cover the plant oil core material with a high coverage rate.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present invention, the raw materials of the moxa sticks mentioned above also include 1-2 parts of combustion aid by weight.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present invention, the combustion aid of the raw materials of the moxa stick is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1: (0.5-1): (0.5-1). A small amount of the combustion aid is added to the moxa stick, and after the combustion aid is ignited, a certain amount of oxygen can be released, providing sufficient oxygen inside the moxa stick and improving the combustion efficiency.

[0025] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for preparing a medicinal moxa stick, comprising:

[0026] S1: Grind and sieve dried Qi Ai to obtain coarse moxa wool and fine moxa wool, wherein the particle size of the coarse moxa wool is 0.1-0.5 cm, and the particle size of the fine moxa wool is 0.5-1 mm;

[0027] S2: respectively crush sandalwood, mint, arborvitae leaf, borneol, agarwood, safflower, smilax china, and schisandra chinensis to obtain powder with a particle size of 0.05-0.1 mm;

[0028] S3: adding 2-3 times the volume of deionized water to the starch, stirring evenly to obtain a starch aqueous solution; adding bamboo fiber, elm powder, essential oil sustained-release capsules, the coarse moxa and fine moxa obtained in step S1, the powder prepared in step S2, and a combustion aid to the starch aqueous solution, mixing evenly, loading into a mold, extruding and molding, and obtaining a semi-finished moxa stick;

[0029] S4: Dry the semi-finished moxa stick obtained in step S3 at 50-60° C. for 8-10 hours to obtain the moxa stick.

[0030] In step S1, the mass ratio of the coarse moxa to the fine moxa is 1:(1-2). Under this ratio, it can not only provide support for the moxa stick, but also ensure that the moxa has a sufficiently large specific surface area and can be fully mixed with other substances. During moxibustion, the raw materials in the moxa stick can be evenly and fully burned.

[0031] In step S3, the length of the bamboo fiber is 10-20 cm, and the diameter of the cross-section of the bamboo fiber is 0.05-0.06 mm. The bamboo fiber of this length is irregularly entangled. In a natural state, larger holes are formed between the mutually entangled fibers. When other powdered raw materials are mixed with the bamboo fiber, they can fall into the holes. The bamboo fiber plays a role in dispersing the powdered raw materials, so that after extrusion molding, the moxa stick still has a certain hardness and holes.

[0032] The preparation method of the essential oil sustained-release capsule comprises: mixing an emulsifier, essential oil, water and a wall material, and homogenizing to obtain a stable emulsion; spray-drying the emulsion, and grinding and pulverizing to obtain the essential oil sustained-release capsule.

[0033] On the third aspect, the embodiments of the present invention provide moxa sticks, which can calm the mind and promote sleep, promote blood circulation, warm the meridians and dispel cold, and calm the mind through moxibustion; it is suitable for insomnia, wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, muscle soreness and numbness, joint and limb pain, abdominal cold pain, uterine cold and dysmenorrhea and the like.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0035] The moxa stick of the present invention comprises the raw materials of Artemisia argyi, sandalwood, mint, cypress leaf, borneol, agarwood and safflower. Under the proportion, the moxa stick has the effects of calming the mind and promoting sleep, promoting blood circulation and activating collaterals, warming the meridians and dispelling cold, and calming the mind; through moxibustion, the moxa stick can be applied to insomnia and dreaminess, wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, muscle soreness and numbness, joint and limb pain, abdominal cold pain, uterine cold dysmenorrhea and the like. The moxa stick of the present invention can be applied to wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, muscle soreness and numbness, joint and limb pain, abdominal cold pain, insomnia and dreaminess, uterine cold dysmenorrhea and the like.

[0036] By adding bamboo fiber, it has certain flammability and support compared to other Chinese medicinal materials, plays a supporting role in the moxa stick, increases the porosity of the inner wall of the moxa stick, and during the combustion process, the more pores inside the moxa stick, the more complete its combustion, and the less harmful smoke is produced. Elm powder is flammable, and a certain amount of elm powder is added to the moxa stick as a combustion aid, combined with cellulose, to improve the combustion efficiency of the moxa stick.

[0037] When preparing the moxa stick of the present invention, Qi mugwort is prepared into coarse moxa wool and fine moxa wool respectively. The coarse moxa wool has a larger particle size and can be used as a support to improve the overall strength and hardness of the moxa stick. It can also form pores in the moxa stick. On the one hand, the remaining powder raw materials can be filled in the pores. On the other hand, the pores can increase the oxygen content of the moxa stick for full combustion. The starch aqueous solution is used as a binder to bond the powder raw materials together to facilitate the molding of the moxa stick. It is then dried at 50-60° C. The volume of the dried starch becomes smaller, and holes can be formed in the moxa stick. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below. If the specific conditions are not specified in the embodiments, they are carried out according to conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer of the reagents or instruments used is not specified, they are all conventional products that can be purchased commercially.

[0039] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0040] The features and performance of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0043] 80 parts of Artemisia argyi, 20 parts of sandalwood, 5 parts of mint, 5 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 5 parts of borneol, 10 parts of agarwood, 10 parts of safflower and 10 parts of auxiliary materials;

[0044] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0045] According to the following method, prepare the moxa stick of this embodiment:

[0046] S1: Grind the dried Qi Ai and sieve to obtain coarse moxa wool and fine moxa wool, screen out the coarse moxa wool with a particle size range of 0.1-0.5 cm, and screen out the fine moxa wool with a particle size range of 0.5-1 mm; the mass ratio of coarse moxa wool to fine moxa wool is 1:1.

[0047] S2: respectively crush sandalwood, mint, arborvitae leaf, borneol, agarwood, and safflower, and sieve to obtain raw material powders with a particle size of 0.05-0.1 mm;

[0048] S3: adding 2 times the volume of deionized water to the starch, stirring evenly to obtain a starch aqueous solution; adding bamboo fiber, elm powder, the coarse moxa wool and fine moxa wool obtained in step S1, and the raw material powder prepared in step S2 to the starch aqueous solution, mixing evenly, loading into a cylindrical mold, rolling it tightly with paper, and sealing it to obtain a semi-finished moxa stick; wherein the length of the bamboo fiber is within 10-20 cm, and the fiber is fluffy and entangled;

[0049] S4: Dry the semi-finished moxa stick obtained in step S3 at 50±2° C. for 8 h to obtain moxa stick.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0052] 100 parts of Artemisia argyi, 15 parts of sandalwood, 5 parts of mint, 5 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 10 parts of borneol, 20 parts of agarwood, 10 parts of safflower and 15 parts of auxiliary materials;

[0053] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0054] According to the method of Example 1, the moxa stick of this example was prepared.

[0055] Example 3

[0056] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0057] 90 parts of Artemisia argyi, 20 parts of sandalwood, 8 parts of mint, 10 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 8 parts of borneol, 15 parts of agarwood, 20 parts of safflower and 20 parts of auxiliary materials;

[0058] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0059] According to the method of Example 1, the moxa stick of this example was prepared.

[0060] Example 4

[0061] The difference from Example 1 is that, in this example, the specific composition of the auxiliary materials is different, specifically: 5 parts of bamboo fiber, 10 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0062] Example 5

[0063] The difference from Example 1 is that, in this example, the specific composition of the auxiliary materials is different, specifically: 8 parts of bamboo fiber, 8 parts of elm powder and 1 part of starch.

[0064] Example 6

[0065] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0066] 90 parts of Artemisia argyi, 20 parts of santalin, 8 parts of mint, 10 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 8 parts of borneol, 15 parts of agarwood, 20 parts of safflower, 10 parts of tuberose, 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis and 20 parts of auxiliary materials; that is, on the basis of the raw material ratio of Example 1, 10 parts of tuberose and 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis are added.

[0067] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0068] The preparation method of the moxa stick is the same as that of Example 1.

[0069] Example 7

[0070] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0071] 90 parts of Artemisia argyi, 20 parts of santalin, 8 parts of mint, 10 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 8 parts of borneol, 15 parts of agarwood, 20 parts of safflower, 10 parts of tuberculosis, 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis and 20 parts of auxiliary materials; that is, on the basis of the raw material ratio of Example 1, 20 parts of tuberculosis and 8 parts of Schisandra chinensis are added.

[0072] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0073] The preparation method of the moxa stick is the same as that of Example 1.

[0074] Example 8

[0075] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0076] 90 parts of Artemisia argyi, 20 parts of sandalwood, 8 parts of mint, 10 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 8 parts of borneol, 15 parts of agarwood, 20 parts of safflower, 10 parts of tuberculosis, 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis and 20 parts of auxiliary materials; that is, on the basis of the raw material ratio of Example 1, 15 parts of tuberculosis and 10 parts of Schisandra chinensis are added.

[0077] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0078] The preparation method of the moxa stick is the same as that of Example 1.

[0079] Example 9

[0080] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0081] 100 parts of Artemisia argyi, 15 parts of santalin, 5 parts of mint, 5 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 10 parts of borneol, 20 parts of agarwood, 10 parts of safflower, 10 parts of tuberose, 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis and 15 parts of auxiliary materials; that is, on the basis of the raw material ratio of Example 2, 10 parts of tuberose and 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis are added.

[0082] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0083] The preparation method of the moxa stick is the same as that of Example 1.

[0084] Example 10

[0085] Prepare the raw materials according to the following ratio:

[0086] 80 parts of Artemisia argyi, 20 parts of Santalum album, 5 parts of mint, 5 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 5 parts of borneol, 10 parts of Aquilaria sinensis, 10 parts of Carthamus tinctorius, 10 parts of Polygonum multiflorum, 5 parts of Schisandra chinensis, 10 parts of essential oil sustained-release capsules and 10 parts of excipients;

[0087] The auxiliary materials are: 10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5 parts of elm powder and 5 parts of starch.

[0088] The preparation method of the essential oil sustained-release capsules is as follows: emulsifier (Span-80), lavender essential oil, water and beta-cyclodextrin are mixed and homogenized to obtain a stable emulsion; the emulsion is spray-dried and ground to obtain the essential oil sustained-release capsules.

[0089] The mass ratio of wall material to core material in essential oil sustained-release capsules is 1:1

[0090] Embodiment 11

[0091] The difference from Example 10 is that in this example, 20 portions of essential oil sustained-release capsules are added, the amounts of other raw materials are the same as those in Example 10, and the preparation method of moxa sticks is also the same.

[0092] Example 12

[0093] The difference from Example 10 is that in this example, 15 portions of essential oil sustained-release capsules are added, the amounts of other raw materials are the same as those in Example 10, and the preparation method of moxa sticks is also the same.

[0094] Example 13

[0095] The difference from Example 10 is that in this embodiment, the core material of the essential oil sustained-release capsule is chamomile essential oil, the wall material is starch, and the mass ratio of the core material to the wall material is 1:2; the amounts of the remaining raw materials are the same as in Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0096] Embodiment 14

[0097] The difference from Example 10 is that the core material of the essential oil sustained-release capsule in this example is bergamot oil, and the wall material is chitosan; the amounts of the other raw materials are the same as those in Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0098] Embodiment 15

[0099] The difference from Example 10 is that the core material in the essential oil sustained-release capsule in this embodiment is a mixture of lavender oil and chamomile essential oil, the mass ratio of the two is 1:1, and the wall material is a mixture of chitosan and β-cyclodextrin, the mass ratio of the two is 1:1; the amount of the remaining raw materials is the same as in Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0100] Example 16

[0101] On the basis of the raw materials of Example 10, 1 part of a combustion aid is added, and the combustion aid is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1: 0.5: 0.5. The amounts of the remaining raw materials are the same as those of Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0102] Embodiment 17

[0103] On the basis of the raw materials of Example 10, 2 parts of a combustion aid are added, the combustion aid is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1: 0.5: 0.5. The amounts of the remaining raw materials are the same as those of Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0104] Embodiment 18

[0105] On the basis of the raw materials of Example 10, 2 parts of a combustion aid are added, the combustion aid is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1:1:0.5. The amounts of the remaining raw materials are the same as those of Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0106] Embodiment 19

[0107] On the basis of the raw materials of Example 10, 1.5 parts of a combustion aid is added, and the combustion aid is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1: 0.5: 1. The amounts of the remaining raw materials are the same as those of Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0108] Embodiment 20

[0109] On the basis of the raw materials of Example 10, 2 parts of a combustion aid are added, the combustion aid is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1:1:1. The amounts of the remaining raw materials are the same as those of Example 10, and the preparation method of the moxa stick is also the same.

[0110] Comparative Example 1

[0111] The difference from Example 1 is that in this comparative example, no auxiliary materials are added, and the remaining raw materials and preparation method are the same as those of Example 1.

[0112] Comparative Example 2

[0113] The difference from Example 1 is that, when preparing moxa sticks, no coarse moxa is added in step S1, but only fine moxa is added, and the remaining raw materials and preparation method are the same as those in Example 1.

[0114] Comparative Example 3

[0115] The difference from Example 1 is that in this comparative example, no auxiliary materials are added, no coarse moxa is added in step S1, and all fine moxa is added; the remaining raw materials and preparation method are the same as those in Example 1.

[0116] Experimental example

[0117] The moxa sticks of the above-mentioned embodiments 1-20 and comparative examples 1-3 were prepared into moxa stick samples with a diameter of 18 mm and a length of 27 mm for later use.

[0118] Simulate the actual moxibustion state to measure the amount of smoke and ash shedding generated when the moxa stick burns. The specific operation is as follows: the moxa sticks of the above-mentioned implementations 1-20 and comparative examples 1-3 are axially punched in the center of the moxa stick, with a hole diameter of 2mm and a length of 20mm, that is, one end of the moxa stick has a hole, and the hole does not lead to the other end. Take a transparent container with a volume scale, ignite the end of the moxa stick with a hole, and quickly hang it at the container mouth to ensure that the moxa stick is suspended vertically, and the end without a hole is flush with the container mouth, and cover the container mouth to reduce smoke loss. When burning for 0.5min, 1min, and 3min, respectively, record the volume of smoke deposited in the container, and simultaneously record the total number of ash falling during the burning process of the moxa stick, as well as the color and morphology of the moxa stick extinguishing the ashes. Among them, the smoke volume is to conduct 3 experiments for each embodiment and comparative example, and take the average value; the total number of ash falling is the total value of 3 experiments. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0119] Table 1 Combustion performance of moxa sticks in Examples 1-20 and Comparative Examples 1-3

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[0121] It can be concluded from Table 1 that the moxa sticks of Examples 1-20 produce less smoke during the combustion process, basically no ash falls off, and the ash is grayish white with no obvious granularity, indicating that the moxa sticks burn fully, and the substances in the moxa sticks can be completely burned, producing less smoke. Compared with the smoke moxa stick, the moxa stick of the present invention produces less smoke and has less impact on the user's respiratory system; compared with the smokeless moxa stick, the moxa stick of the present invention has the effect of smoke treatment.

[0122] The moxa stick in Comparative Example 1 does not add auxiliary materials such as elm powder, and the holes in the moxa stick are relatively few, which is not sufficient during combustion, and more smoke is generated. In addition, the moxa stick lacks the support of bamboo fiber, and it is easy to fall off during combustion, and there are also incompletely burned particles in the final ashes. In Comparative Example 2, moxa wool is not added, and its combustion efficiency is also reduced, and there is also a phenomenon of falling off. In Comparative Example 3, there are no auxiliary materials and coarse moxa wool, and its combustion is more inadequate, and the phenomenon of falling off is also more serious. It can be seen that auxiliary materials and coarse moxa wool can work together to improve the combustion efficiency of moxa sticks.

[0123] Typical effect examples

[0124] 1. Jiang Moumou, male, 40 years old, suffered from frequent insomnia, dreaminess and difficulty falling asleep due to high work pressure and long-term high concentration. He used the moxa sticks of Example 6 for moxibustion, moxibustion once an hour before going to bed every day, 2 moxa sticks each time. After 7 days, the sleep problem improved, it was easy to fall asleep, and the number of dreams decreased. After continuous moxibustion for 1 month, the insomnia symptoms improved significantly, the time to fall asleep was shortened, the duration of deep sleep at night was increased, the sleep quality was significantly improved, and the spirit was sufficient during the day, and the body vitality increased.

[0125] 2. Tang, female, 35 years old, neurasthenia, insomnia, and difficulty falling asleep. Moxibustion was performed using the moxa sticks of Example 6, once a day 1 hour before going to bed, 2 moxa sticks each time. After 7 days, the sleep problem was improved and it was easy to fall asleep. After continuous moxibustion for 1 month, the insomnia symptoms were significantly improved, the time to fall asleep was shortened, and the length of deep sleep at night was increased. After consolidating moxibustion for 2 months, the symptoms of neurasthenia disappeared, the quality and time of sleep at night were improved, and the energy was abundant during the day.

[0126] 3. Zhang, female, 53 years old, knee pain, paralysis, often accompanied by calf muscle soreness and numbness; moxibustion was performed using the medicinal moxa sticks of Example 1, twice a day, 2 moxa sticks each time. After 1 month, the calf muscle soreness and numbness symptoms disappeared. After another month of moxibustion, the knee pain and paralysis symptoms disappeared. Moxibustion was stopped and observed for 3 months. There was no recurrence within 3 months.

[0127] 4. Li, female, 48 years old, suffered from occasional pain in the wrist and elbow joints all year round. She used the moxa sticks of Example 1 for moxibustion, twice a day, 2 moxa sticks each time. When the pain occurred, the pain disappeared after 1-2 moxibustions. Continuous moxibustion for 1 month and a break for one month was one course of treatment. After 3 courses of continuous moxibustion, there was no recurrence of joint pain within 1 year.

[0128] 5. Sun, female, 32 years old, spleen and stomach deficiency, cold pain in the abdomen, abdominal pain after cold drinks and cold food or after catching a cold in the abdomen, cold hands and feet in winter. Use the moxa stick of Example 1, progressive moxibustion at the navel, 2 times a day, 2 moxa sticks each time, after continuous moxibustion for 2 months, can drink cold drinks normally, digestion becomes better; in winter, continue moxibustion for 2 months, the symptoms of cold hands and feet are improved in winter of that year.

[0129] 6. Yan, female, 35 years old, spleen and stomach deficiency, cold limbs, abdominal pain in the early stage of menstruation. One week before menstruation, moxibustion was performed using the moxa stick of Example 1, 2 times a day, 2 moxa sticks each time. In the early stage of menstruation that month, the abdominal pain was significantly reduced, and moxibustion was continued for 2 months. In the 3rd month, there was no obvious dysmenorrhea. In the winter of that year, moxibustion was continued for 2 months, and the symptoms of cold hands and feet were significantly improved.

[0130] In summary, the moxa stick provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the effects of calming the mind and promoting sleep, promoting blood circulation, warming the meridians and dispelling cold, and calming the mind; it is suitable for insomnia, cold and dampness, muscle soreness, joint and limb pain, abdominal cold pain, uterine cold and dysmenorrhea, etc. The moxa stick has moderate hardness, can be fully burned, has little smoke, and the ash is not easy to fall off.

[0131] The embodiments described above are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. The detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medicinal moxa stick, characterized in that, The following raw materials are included by weight: 80-100 parts of Artemisia argyi, 10-20 parts of sandalwood, 5-10 parts of mint, 5-10 parts of Platycladus orientalis leaves, 5-10 parts of borneol, 10-20 parts of agarwood, 10-20 parts of safflower and 10-20 parts of auxiliary materials; The raw materials of the auxiliary material include, by weight, 5-10 parts of bamboo fiber, 5-10 parts of elm powder and 1-5 parts of starch.

2. The medicinal moxa stick according to claim 1, characterized in that The raw materials also include, by weight: 10-20 parts of Polygonum multiflorum and 5-10 parts of Schisandra chinensis.

3. The medicinal moxa stick according to claim 2, characterized in that, The raw materials also include 10-20 parts of essential oil sustained-release capsules by weight; the essential oil sustained-release capsules include wall materials and core materials, the wall materials are one or more of β-cyclodextrin, starch, and chitosan; the core materials are one or more of lavender oil, chamomile essential oil, bergamot oil, petitgrain essential oil, and ylang-ylang flower oil.

4. The medicinal moxa stick according to claim 3, characterized in that The mass ratio of the wall material to the core material of the essential oil sustained-release capsule is 1:(1-2).

5. The medicinal moxa stick according to claim 4, characterized in that, The composition also includes 1-2 parts of combustion aid by weight.

6. The medicinal moxa stick according to claim 5, characterized in that The combustion improver is a mixture of potassium nitrate, ferrocene and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the mass ratio is potassium nitrate: ferrocene: sodium bicarbonate = 1: (0.5-1): (0.5-1).

7. A method for preparing the medicinal moxa stick as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, It includes: S1: Grind and sieve dried Qi Ai to obtain coarse moxa wool and fine moxa wool, wherein the particle size of the coarse moxa wool is 0.1-0.5 cm, and the particle size of the fine moxa wool is 0.5-1 mm; S2: respectively crush sandalwood, mint, arborvitae leaf, borneol, agarwood, safflower, smilax china, and schisandra chinensis to obtain powder with a particle size of 0.05-0.1 mm; S3: adding 2-3 times the volume of deionized water to the starch, stirring evenly to obtain a starch aqueous solution; adding bamboo fiber, elm powder, essential oil sustained-release capsules, the coarse moxa and fine moxa obtained in step S1, the powder prepared in step S2, and a combustion aid to the starch aqueous solution, mixing evenly, loading into a mold, extruding and molding, and obtaining a semi-finished moxa stick; S4: Dry the semi-finished moxa stick obtained in step S3 at 50-60° C. for 8-10 hours to obtain the moxa stick.

8. The method for preparing the medicinal moxa stick according to claim 7, wherein In the step S1, the mass ratio of the coarse moxa to the fine moxa is 1:(1-2).

9. The method for preparing the medicinal moxa stick according to claim 7, characterized in that, In step S3, the length of the bamboo fiber is 10-20 cm.

10. The method for preparing the medicinal moxa stick according to claim 7, characterized in that: The preparation method of the essential oil sustained-release capsule is: The emulsifier, essential oil, water and wall material are mixed and homogenized to obtain a stable emulsion; the emulsion is spray-dried, ground and pulverized to obtain the essential oil sustained-release capsule.

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