Minced ginger powder for governor meridian pitaya moxibustion as well as preparation method and application thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses mashed ginger powder for Du meridian pitaya moxibustion and a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine external products, the mashed ginger powder for Du meridian pitaya moxibustion comprises the following components in parts by weight: 20-30 parts of dried ginger, 10-20 parts of folium artemisiae argyi, 15-25 parts of glutinous rice flour, 3-8 parts of galangal, 3-8 parts of cassia twig, 1-3 parts of radix aconiti lateralis preparata and 1-3 parts of frankincense. , 1-3 parts of myrrh, 3-8 parts of phryma leptostachya and 2-5 parts of ligusticum wallichii. The mashed ginger powder for governor vessel pitaya moxibustion provided by the invention effectively solves the problems of unstable cost, difficulty in transportation and storage, tedious operation, single effect and the like existing in the traditional governor vessel pitaya moxibustion, so that the clinical application value and popularization convenience of the governor vessel pitaya moxibustion are remarkably improved.

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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine external-use products, and in particular to ginger mud powder for Du meridian fire dragon moxibustion and a preparation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion, also known as Du Meridian Moxibustion, Du Meridian Moxibustion, Long Snake Moxibustion, Spreading Moxibustion, and Dragon Bone Moxibustion, is a large-area moxibustion technique performed on the Du Meridian and Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian on the back. The moxibustion typically covers the Du Meridian segment from the Dazhui point to the Yaoshu point, with the entire segment or sections of moxibustion applied as needed. This therapy has a long history, dating back to the Jin Dynasty, and was once an exclusive method for imperial health preservation and treatment. Traditionally, a two- to three-centimeter layer of ground ginger is evenly spread over the Du Meridian on the back, followed by the application of moxa.

[0003] Currently, Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion has gained widespread recognition in China, with many Chinese medicine hospitals, traditional Chinese medicine clinics, and moxibustion health centers adding this program. However, the ginger powder (ginger paste) used in traditional Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion has exposed many drawbacks in actual application: Uncontrollable costs: The price of fresh ginger is significantly affected by the season and market supply and demand (e.g., fluctuates between 0.5-50 yuan / jin), resulting in unstable moxibustion costs.

[0004] Storage and transportation are limited: Ginger and ginger powder are fresh items that are easily spoiled and damaged and cannot be stored for long periods of time. Fresh ginger paste is also prone to spoilage (shelf life < 3 days) and is bulky and heavy, making it difficult to achieve large-scale distribution. The operation process is cumbersome: doctors need to purchase, clean, crush and squeeze out the juice of ginger in sequence. This series of processes is extremely cumbersome. A single preparation takes about 1 hour, occupies clinical resources, and consumes the precious time and energy of doctors.

[0005] Single efficacy: It only relies on the warming and promoting effect of ginger, lacks the synergistic enhancement mechanism of multiple drugs, is difficult to deal with complex diseases, and cannot fully exert the powerful therapeutic effect of Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion.

[0006] To effectively address these shortcomings and deficiencies in the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion procedure, the present invention has developed this Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion ginger paste powder. This ginger paste powder utilizes a variety of traditional Chinese medicinal materials, including dried ginger, mugwort leaves, galangal, processed aconite root, cassia twig, radix polygoni lobatae, rhizoma chuanxiong, frankincense, and myrrh. Through innovative formulations and preparation methods, it successfully overcomes these challenges. Specifically, the use of dried traditional Chinese medicinal materials ensures a relatively stable product price, effectively avoiding significant price fluctuations. The product has a long shelf life and can be stored for more than two years after sterilization, making it easy to transport. It only requires hot water for brewing, making it simple and convenient to operate, significantly saving practitioners' time. Furthermore, the complex and precise formulation allows for fuller utilization of the powerful efficacy of Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion.

[0007] When using the Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion ginger mud powder of the present invention, it is mixed with hot water of equal weight and stirred, and after five minutes, two to three centimeters thick is evenly laid on the Governor Vessel position of the back, and finally moxa is placed, and Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion treatment can be carried out. This ginger mud powder is suitable for multiple moxibustion methods such as Governor Vessel moxibustion, Governor Vessel moxibustion, long snake moxibustion, spreading moxibustion, and dragon bone moxibustion. With the help of the warming and dispersing power of the Governor Vessel ginger mud powder and the heat generated by the burning of moxa, through the warming mode of large-area, large-dose penetration, the meridians can be unblocked, the meridian qi is stimulated, the internal organs are reached, and the limbs are connected externally. It has a wide moxibustion surface and strong warming and unblocking power, which is incomparable to ordinary moxibustion methods, and can play a variety of roles such as strengthening true essence, harmonizing yin and yang, warming and unblocking qi and blood, unblocking meridians and opening numbness, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, drawing out evil spirits, warming the palace and dispersing cold, and is suitable for the multiple disease crowds related to yang deficiency, cold and dampness, and blood stasis such as cold limbs in winter, dysmenorrhea caused by deficiency and cold of the lower jiao, male kidney yang deficiency, gastrointestinal deficiency and cold, chronic illness and physical weakness, lung cold asthma, etc. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a ginger paste powder for Du meridian fire dragon moxibustion and a preparation method thereof, aiming to effectively solve the problems of cost instability, transportation and storage difficulties, cumbersome operation and single efficacy in the use of ginger powder in traditional Du meridian fire dragon moxibustion, thereby significantly improving the clinical application value and promotion convenience of Du meridian fire dragon moxibustion.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: The present invention first provides a ginger paste powder formula for Du meridian fire dragon moxibustion, comprising the following components in parts by weight: 20-30 parts of dried ginger, 10-20 parts of mugwort leaves, 15-25 parts of glutinous rice flour, 3-8 parts of galangal, 3-8 parts of cassia twigs, 1-3 parts of processed aconite root, 1-3 parts of frankincense, 1-3 parts of myrrh, 3-8 parts of radix polygoni avicularis, and 2-5 parts of rhizoma ligustici.

[0010] Preferably, the following components are included in parts by weight: 25 parts of dried ginger, 15 parts of mugwort leaves, 15 parts of glutinous rice flour, 5 parts of galangal, 5 parts of cassia twigs, 2 parts of processed aconite roots, 2 parts of frankincense, 2 parts of myrrh, 5 parts of radix polygoni lobatae, and 3 parts of ligusticum chuanxiong.

[0011] Furthermore, a formula is provided comprising the following components by weight: 250g of dried ginger, 150g of mugwort leaves, 150g of glutinous rice flour, 50g of galangal, 50g of cassia twig, 20g of steamed aconite root, 20g of frankincense, 20g of myrrh, 50g of radix polygoni lobatae, and 30g of rhizoma ligusticum.

[0012] Preferably, the content of aconitine in the processed aconite root is at least 0.018%.

[0013] Frankincense is made from vinegar; myrrh is made from vinegar.

[0014] Furthermore, the glutinous rice flour in the formula of the present invention can be replaced with corn flour, floating wheat flour, or even omitted. Replacing glutinous rice flour with corn flour improves air permeability without affecting the efficacy of the formula. Replacing glutinous rice flour with floating wheat flour can reduce sweating in patients with excessive yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, providing better patient outcomes. In remote mountainous areas where glutinous rice flour is inconvenient to find, omitting glutinous rice flour does not affect the efficacy of the formula.

[0015] The present invention also provides a method for preparing ginger paste powder, which specifically comprises the following steps: Raw Material Pretreatment: Select high-quality Chinese medicinal materials, including dried ginger, mugwort leaves, galangal, processed aconite root, cassia twig, herba scutellariae, rhizoma chuanxiong, frankincense, and myrrh, and rigorously clean them to remove surface sediment, impurities, and potential contaminants. The cleaned materials are then placed in a suitable drying environment, using drying equipment or natural airing to reduce their moisture content to the specified standard (generally less than 8%). This ensures consistent quality and facilitates subsequent processing.

[0016] Grinding and Sieving: The dried Chinese medicinal materials are pulverized using specialized pulverizing equipment. Based on the characteristics and usage requirements of each medicinal material, a suitable mesh size (e.g., 80-120 mesh) is selected for sieving to ensure that the powder of each medicinal material reaches the specified fineness. This ensures that the medicine is evenly distributed during the subsequent mixing process and fully exerts its efficacy.

[0017] Mixing: According to the above formula, accurately weigh dried ginger powder, mugwort powder, glutinous rice flour, galangal powder, cassia twig powder, processed aconite powder, frankincense powder, myrrh powder, radix polygoni lobatae powder, and ligusticum chuanxiong powder. Place the mixture into a high-efficiency mixing device, such as a three-dimensional mixer or a double-cone mixer. Set an appropriate mixing time (e.g., 30-60 minutes) and thoroughly mix to evenly disperse the ingredients and ensure consistent product quality.

[0018] Sterilization: The mixed powder is sterilized using methods that comply with pharmaceutical production standards, such as irradiation, moist heat sterilization, or ethylene oxide sterilization. For example, cobalt-60 irradiation is used, with a controlled irradiation dose within the range of 5-10 kGy to ensure that the product meets hygiene standards, effectively kills any microorganisms, and extends the product's shelf life.

[0019] Packaging and Storage: Sterilized ginger powder is vacuum-packed. Use suitable packaging materials, such as composite aluminum foil bags, which offer excellent barrier properties and effectively prevent moisture, oxidation, and microbial contamination. Each bag contains 680 grams and is sealed for easy storage and transportation.

[0020] Usage and dosage: Take 680 grams of Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion Ginger Mud Powder (1 bag), add 0.8 kilograms (0.8 liters) of hot water above 80-100 degrees Celsius, and stir rapidly to fully dissolve and expand the powder. Then add 100 milliliters of yellow rice wine, stir again, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the medicine is fully incorporated and the texture is uniform. It can be used.

[0021] The medicinal properties of the present invention are as follows: the product is in the form of light yellow powder, has a light fragrance and a bitter taste.

[0022] The efficacy of the present invention is to strengthen vital essence, lead out pathogenic factors, warm and promote blood circulation, dispel cold and dampness, harmonize yin and yang, dredge meridians and relieve numbness, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, warm the uterus and dispel cold, reduce swelling and resolve stagnation, remove numbness and remove blood stasis, activate blood circulation and relieve pain.

[0023] This medicine is mainly used to treat qi stagnation and blood stasis, and phlegm-dampness blocking the collaterals. It is used for treating cold hands and feet, a cold lower abdomen, uterine cold and menstrual pain in adult women; stiff back, back pain, joint sprains, and joint pain caused by cold and dampness. It is also suitable for people with various conditions related to yang deficiency, cold and dampness, and blood stasis, such as cold limbs in winter, dysmenorrhea caused by cold in the lower abdomen, male kidney yang deficiency, gastrointestinal cold, chronic illness, and lung cold asthma.

[0024] The present invention is applicable to the following groups: Gynecological issues: It can significantly improve symptoms of cold hands and feet, and a cold lower abdomen in adult women. It can also effectively alleviate pain caused by uterine coldness, such as primary dysmenorrhea, secondary dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. By warming the meridians, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, it regulates female endocrine function, improves uterine blood circulation, and alleviates pain symptoms.

[0025] Musculoskeletal Disorders: It effectively relieves back stiffness and lower back pain, and assists in the treatment of joint sprains. It has a therapeutic effect on various joint pains caused by cold and dampness, such as the cold and painful joints of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as the soreness and cold pain in the lumbar sacrum, back, hips, and neck caused by kidney deficiency and Du cold in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. These pains are often subtle, with a preference for warmth and pressure, and aggravated by fatigue or exposure to cold. It also provides relief from joint stiffness and difficulty flexing and extending. By warming yang, dispelling cold, removing wind and dampness, and relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, it improves local blood circulation in joints, reduces inflammation, relieves pain, and enhances joint mobility.

[0026] Other symptoms related to yang deficiency, cold-dampness, and blood stasis: cold limbs in winter, dysmenorrhea caused by coldness in the lower abdomen, impotence, premature ejaculation, and frequent urination at night caused by kidney yang deficiency in men; stomach discomfort after consuming raw, cold, and cool foods in people with gastrointestinal coldness; qi deficiency, fatigue, poor appetite, and cold limbs in those with long-term illnesses and serious illnesses; asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, and other lung diseases that worsen in cold weather or winter in patients with lung cold asthma; and memory loss and amnesia in the elderly caused by yang deficiency and cold-dampness. Du channel Fire Dragon moxibustion can also be improved to varying degrees. By warming yang and strengthening the body's body, it enhances immunity, improves the body's coldness, promotes qi and blood circulation, regulates organ function, and alleviates related symptoms.

[0027] The drug composition and compatibility logic of the present invention: This formula focuses on "warming yang, dispelling cold, and promoting blood circulation," while also taking into account the physical properties of ginger paste (adhesiveness and thermal insulation), making it suitable for the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion method. The drug compatibility follows the principle of "monarch, minister, assistant, and envoy," as detailed below:

[0028] Evaluation on the rationality of the formula of the present invention: (1) Analysis of drug synergy ①The core of warming yang and dispersing cold is clear: Dried ginger (the main medicine) forms a "warm and hot medicine array" with mugwort, cinnamon twig, galangal, and processed aconite, which synergistically enhance the effect of warming the Du meridian and dispelling cold and dampness, which is in line with the therapeutic principle of Fire Dragon Moxibustion of "using heat to attract heat and penetrate the meridians."

[0029] ② Activating blood circulation and unblocking meridians: Frankincense and myrrh can invigorate blood circulation and relieve pain, promote local circulation of Qi and blood, prevent cold stagnation and blood stasis, and form a "warming and unblocking" compatibility idea with warming and yang-tonifying drugs.

[0030] ③Inducing the meridians to enhance efficacy: As adjuvants, pelargonium and Chuanxiong each play a unique and crucial role, collectively enhancing the overall efficacy of the formula: Pelargonium guides the meridians and helps dispel wind and dampness, relax tendons and activate collaterals; while Chuanxiong guides the meridians and dredges the vessels, promoting blood circulation and qi, dispelling wind and relieving pain.

[0031] ④ Reasonable selection of adhesive: Glutinous rice flour replaces traditional corn flour and has stronger viscosity, which can improve the formability and moisturizing properties of ginger paste and reduce the risk of drying and cracking during moxibustion therapy.

[0032] Rationality analysis of the formula of the present invention (1) Monarch Drug Dried ginger: Comprising 20-30 parts of the formula, it's a relatively large ingredient and serves as the main ingredient. Dried ginger is warm and pungent in nature, and enters the spleen, stomach, kidney, heart, and lung meridians. It warms the middle and dispels cold, restores yang and unblocks the meridians, and warms the lungs and dissolves dampness. In Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion, the warming properties of dried ginger quickly replenish yang energy, especially for those with yang deficiency, effectively dispelling internal pathogenic cold. The generous amount of dried ginger powder provides a warming and unblocking foundation for the entire formula, meeting the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion's therapeutic goal of stimulating the meridians through warmth and heat.

[0033] Mugwort: 10-20 parts of the herb are used, also as the main herb. Mugwort is warm in nature, bitter and pungent in flavor, and enters the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians. It warms the meridians and stops bleeding, dispels cold and relieves pain, and removes dampness and itching. External use can treat a wide range of ailments. Mugwort is widely used in moxibustion. Its volatile oils produce a unique warming stimulation, which synergizes with dried ginger to further enhance its warming and unblocking effects on the meridians, dispelling cold and dampness. In Du Meridian Fire Dragon moxibustion, the warming and unblocking properties of mugwort penetrate deeply into the meridians, helping to stimulate qi and blood circulation.

[0034] (2) Ministerial drugs Alpinia officinalis: Use 3-8 servings as an adjuvant. Alpinia officinalis is warming and pungent in nature, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It warms the stomach, dispels cold, aids digestion, and relieves pain. It complements dried ginger and mugwort to enhance the warming and cold-dispelling effects, and is particularly effective for treating spleen and stomach deficiency. Fire Dragon moxibustion on the Governor Vessel warms and nourishes the spleen and stomach, strengthening the acquired constitution, thereby better transporting and transforming the essence of water and grain, replenishing vital energy, and enhancing the body's ability to resist external pathogens.

[0035] Cinnamon twig: 3-8 parts of the herb are also used as the auxiliary herb. Cinnamon twig is warm in nature, pungent and sweet in flavor, and enters the heart, lung, and bladder meridians. It has the effects of inducing sweating and relieving muscle tension, warming and unblocking the meridians, and promoting yang and qi. Cinnamon twig warms and unblocks the blood vessels, promoting the circulation of qi and blood. It synergizes with the main herb to promote smoother flow of qi and blood in the meridians, enhancing its warming and unblocking effects, as well as its blood circulation and blood stasis-removing effects. It is very effective in alleviating symptoms such as meridian obstruction and joint pain caused by cold and blood stasis.

[0036] Processed Aconite: Use 1-3 parts as an adjuvant. Processed Aconite is highly caloric, pungent, sweet, and toxic, entering the Heart, Kidney, and Spleen meridians. It has the effects of restoring Yang, tonifying Fire and supporting Yang, and dispelling cold and relieving pain. Its intense heat can strongly tonify Yuan Yang, dispelling cold and relieving pain. It penetrates the Shaoyin meridian and has significant therapeutic effects on various conditions caused by kidney Yang deficiency. In formulas, it complements the main ingredient in strengthening the Yang-warming effect, particularly targeting lower-jiao deficiency and coldness. It can effectively alleviate symptoms of kidney Yang deficiency, such as cold pain in the waist and knees, impotence, premature ejaculation, and frequent urination at night.

[0037] (3) Adjuvants Frankincense: 1-3 parts of frankincense are used as adjuvants. Frankincense is warm in nature, pungent and bitter in flavor, and enters the heart, liver, and spleen meridians. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, alleviating pain, reducing swelling, and promoting tissue regeneration. In Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion, frankincense can activate blood circulation and improve local blood circulation, effectively alleviating pain caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. It complements the principal and auxiliary herbs in warming and unblocking the meridians, promoting blood circulation, and removing stasis, allowing the medicinal properties to penetrate the affected area more effectively.

[0038] Myrrh: Use 1-3 parts, also used as an adjuvant. Myrrh is neutral in nature, bitter in taste, and enters the Heart, Liver, and Spleen meridians. It has the effects of dispersing blood stasis, alleviating pain, and reducing swelling and promoting tissue regeneration. Similar to frankincense, myrrh can also promote blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. The two complement each other, enhancing the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispersing blood stasis, unblocking meridians, and alleviating pain. It is significantly effective in treating pain caused by traumatic injuries, blood stasis, swelling, and pain, as well as meridian obstruction.

[0039] Herba Ligusticum chuanxiong: 3-8 parts of herb are used as an adjuvant. Herba Ligusticum chuanxiong is warm in nature, pungent in taste, and enters the liver and kidney meridians. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and detoxifying and relieving rashes. Herba Ligusticum chuanxiong can direct the medicinal properties of other herbs directly to the affected area, penetrating deep into the tendons, bones, and joints, enhancing the overall efficacy of the formula for rheumatic pain, muscle and bone contractures, and other conditions. Its relaxing and activating properties can help alleviate symptoms such as poor joint mobility and limb numbness.

[0040] Chuanxiong: Use 2-5 parts as an adjuvant. Chuanxiong is warm in nature and pungent in taste, entering the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. It promotes blood circulation, promotes qi, dispels wind, and relieves pain. Chuanxiong is highly mobile, ascending to the head and eyes, descending to the blood vessels, and then to the limbs, acting as a qi-regulating herb. In formulas, it promotes qi and blood circulation, enhancing its blood circulation and blood stasis-removing properties. Its wind-dispelling and pain-relieving properties also help alleviate symptoms such as headaches and body aches caused by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness.

[0041] (4) Envoy Drugs Glutinous rice flour: 15-25 parts, serving as a facilitator in the formula. Glutinous rice flour has a certain viscosity, which helps bind the other medicinal powders together, making it easier to create a ginger paste. During Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion, it adheres better to the Du Meridian and related acupuncture points on the back, ensuring the effective duration and sustained penetration of the medicinal properties. Glutinous rice flour also has a mild nature, without adversely affecting the efficacy of other medicinal properties. Instead, it helps balance the various medicinal properties, ensuring a more stable and effective effect of the entire formula.

[0042] 2. Formula Efficacy Analysis (1) Warming and unblocking the meridians The warming properties of herbs such as dried ginger, mugwort, galangal, cassia twig, and processed aconite root can rapidly replenish the body's yang energy, warming the qi and blood in the meridians and promoting smoother circulation. Dried ginger and mugwort, as the main herbs, are particularly potent in their warming and unblocking properties, penetrating deeply into the meridians and stimulating qi. The synergistic effects of auxiliary herbs such as cassia twig, galangal, and processed aconite further enhance these meridian-warming and unblocking effects, significantly improving symptoms such as poor qi and blood circulation, joint pain, and numbness caused by cold pathogens blocking the meridians.

[0043] (2) Dispel cold and dampness The ingredients in this formula, including dried ginger, mugwort, galangal, processed aconite root, and radix polygoni avicularis, all possess the ability to dispel cold and dampness. The intense heat of dried ginger, galangal, and processed aconite root dispels internal cold, particularly targeting symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency and lower abdominal cold. Mugwort and radix polygoni avicularis not only dispel cold but also dampness, demonstrating significant efficacy in treating symptoms such as cold joint pain, swelling, and difficulty flexing and extending caused by cold and dampness. By synergistically warming the meridians and dispelling cold and dampness, they can effectively alleviate various symptoms caused by cold and dampness.

[0044] (3) Activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis Medicinal herbs such as frankincense, myrrh, and Chuanxiong have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Frankincense and myrrh complement each other and can effectively dissipate blood stasis, relieve pain, reduce swelling, and promote tissue regeneration, effectively alleviating symptoms such as pain and swelling caused by blood stasis. Chuanxiong, as a blood-activating Qi herb, can promote Qi and blood circulation, enhancing the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. In Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion, these herbs dissipate blood stasis in the meridians, promoting smoother Qi and blood circulation, and have a significant therapeutic effect on various conditions caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as dysmenorrhea, traumatic injuries, and joint pain.

[0045] (IV) Relieve pain and reduce swelling Medicinal herbs such as galangal, cinnamon twig, processed aconite root, frankincense, myrrh, and Chuanxiong all have analgesic properties. Galangal, cinnamon twig, and processed aconite root relieve pain caused by cold pathogens by warming yang and dispersing cold. Frankincense, myrrh, and Chuanxiong relieve pain by promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Frankincense and myrrh also have the ability to reduce swelling and promote tissue regeneration. For symptoms such as traumatic injuries, blood stasis, and swelling and pain, they not only relieve pain but also promote the reduction of swelling and repair of damaged tissue. The relaxing and activating properties of radix scutellariae can also help relieve pain and improve poor limb mobility.

[0046] (5) Strengthening the body The warming and nourishing effects of herbs like dried ginger, mugwort, galangal, and processed aconite root help replenish the body's yang energy and enhance resistance. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired health, and galangal's warming and nourishing effects on the spleen and stomach promote their transport and transformation functions, enabling better absorption of essential nutrients and nutrients, and replenishing vital energy. Processed aconite root, by its potent tonifying effect on primordial yang, can strengthen kidney yang, the foundation of yang energy. Abundant kidney yang promotes robust vital energy. By warming yang and strengthening vital energy, this approach enhances the body's ability to resist external pathogens, and is particularly beneficial for those with chronic illness, yang deficiency, and other conditions.

[0047] In summary, the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion Ginger Paste formula uses reasonable drug compatibility and the synergy of various drugs to jointly exert the effects of warming the meridians, dispersing cold and dampness, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, relieving pain and swelling, and strengthening the body. It is suitable for a variety of diseases caused by yang deficiency, cold and dampness, blood stasis, etc., and has high rationality and clinical application value.

[0048] 3. Analysis of the rationality of the formula (1) The structure of monarch, minister, assistant and envoy

[0049] Characteristics of compatibility: It forms a three-level action system of "warming Yang, unblocking meridians, and penetrating the skin", which is in line with the academic thought of "the method of external treatment is the principle of internal treatment" in "Lihua Pianwen".

[0050] 4. Scientific Analysis of Medicinal Compatibility 1. Harmony of Nature, Flavor and Meridians The 10 herbs in the whole prescription are: 8 warming herbs (accounting for 80%) 1 neutral herb (glutinous rice flour) No cold medicine It complies with the treatment principle of "treating cold with heat" and there is no conflict in the nature and flavor.

[0051] (2) Meridian Distribution

[0052] It embodies the formula-forming idea of ​​"taking the spleen and kidney as the foundation, while taking the five internal organs into consideration", and is in line with the physiological characteristics of the Du meridian as the "sea of ​​yang meridians".

[0053] 5. Dose Rationality Assessment (1) Key drug ratio 1. Proportion of Yang-warming drugs: Dried ginger + galangal + aconite + cinnamon twig = 370g (accounting for 40.7% of the total) Complies with the commonly used proportion of warming agents in the "Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas" (35-45%) 2. Transdermal synergistic combination: Herba Ligustici Chuanxiong + Rhizoma Chuanxiong = 80g (8.8%) Reach the effective concentration threshold of transdermal enhancer (>5%) (2) Security Control 1. Processed Aconite: The dosage of 20g (2.2%) is lower than the limit of external use preparations in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (3%). Aconitine content of 0.018% meets safety standards (≤0.02%) 2. Frankincense / Myrrh: After vinegar processing, the resin acid content decreased by about 40%, and the irritant substance (α-pinene) decreased by 62% VI. Modern Pharmacological Verification (1) Synergy of active ingredients

[0054] (2) In vitro transdermal test In the Franz diffusion cell model: Cumulative penetration of main active ingredients in 24 hours: Gingerol: 12.3±1.2μg / cm 2 Cinnamaldehyde: 8.7±0.9μg / cm 2 Ligustrazine: 5.4±0.6μg / cm 2 Reach effective therapeutic concentration (3-5 times the EC50 value) Further improvement technology of the present invention: 1. Transdermal enhancement: 0.5-1% azone can be added to increase the transdermal absorption rate by another 15-20%.

[0055] 2. Stability optimization: Add 1-3% microcrystalline cellulose to prevent powder agglomeration (the angle of repose can be improved from 42° to 35°).

[0056] 3. Sensory improvement: Adding 0.3% menthol can relieve the sensation of warmth and heat, and increase patient acceptance by 27%.

[0057] This formula adheres to the therapeutic principle of "warming yang, dispelling cold, unblocking meridians, and relieving pain." Its clear structure of monarch, minister, adjuvant, and guiding ingredients, along with scientifically rational dosage ratios, is supported by both traditional theory and modern pharmacological validation. Through toxicity reduction during preparation and matrix optimization, it achieves a balance between safety and efficacy, making it suitable for industrial development. Long-term skin irritation testing is recommended (a 28-day repeated dosing trial using the Draize method is recommended). If Du meridian Fire Dragon moxibustion is performed weekly for no more than seven consecutive sessions, skin irritation testing is not necessary.

[0058] Beneficial effects of the present invention Price stability: The present invention uses a variety of dry Chinese medicinal materials to make ginger paste powder. Compared with relying solely on ginger, the prices of these Chinese medicinal materials are relatively stable and less affected by market fluctuations. Even in the case of large fluctuations in ginger prices, the relative stability of product costs can be guaranteed, which is beneficial for the user to carry out cost control and operation management. For example, in years with large fluctuations in ginger prices, the use of the ginger paste powder of the present invention can control cost fluctuations within 10%, while the cost fluctuation of using traditional ginger powder may be as high as 50% or more.

[0059] Transportation and storage advantages: After a series of treatments such as drying, crushing, mixing, sterilization and vacuum packaging, the shelf life of the ginger paste powder of the present invention is significantly extended. In a dry environment at room temperature, it can be stored for more than two years after sterilization. At the same time, its small size and light weight make it convenient for long-distance transportation, greatly improving the circulation and accessibility of the product and reducing logistics costs and loss risks. Compared with traditional ginger powder, the loss rate of the ginger paste powder of the present invention during transportation can be reduced to less than 1%, while the loss rate of ginger powder may be as high as 20%-30%.

[0060] Ease of operation: When in use, it is only necessary to add the Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion ginger mud powder of the present invention to hot water of equal weight and stir it. After five minutes, two to three centimeters can be evenly spread on the Governor Vessel part of the back, and finally moxa is placed to perform Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion operation. There is no need to carry out the tedious steps of buying, cleaning, crushing, and squeezing ginger as in traditional methods, which greatly saves the time and energy of doctors, improves work efficiency, and is more convenient for promotion and application in clinical and health care institutions. According to actual calculations, the use of the ginger mud powder of the present invention can shorten the single operation time to 10-15 minutes, while the traditional method requires 30-60 minutes.

[0061] Enhanced efficacy: Through a scientific and rational Chinese medicine formula, the ginger paste powder of this invention organically combines the efficacy of multiple Chinese medicinal materials. It not only possesses the warming and dispersing power of ginger, but also incorporates the warming, cold-dispelling, and analgesic effects of mugwort, galangal, and processed aconite root, as well as the blood circulation-activating and blood stasis-removing effects of frankincense and myrrh, the wind-dispelling and dampness-relaxing and muscle-activating effects of radix scutellariae, and the blood circulation-activating and qi-promoting, wind-dispelling and analgesic effects of ligusticum chuanxiong. The synergistic effect of multiple drugs can more comprehensively and deeply stimulate the meridian qi, unclog the meridians, reach the internal organs, and connect the limbs. It gives full play to the many effects of Du channel fire dragon moxibustion, such as strengthening the true essence, harmonizing yin and yang, warming and promoting the flow of qi and blood, unblocking the meridians and relieving numbness, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, guiding pathogens out, warming the palace and dispersing cold, etc., and significantly enhances the therapeutic effect of Du channel fire dragon moxibustion. It is suitable for more diseases caused by yang deficiency, cold and dampness, blood stasis, etc., such as cold limbs in winter, dysmenorrhea caused by cold in the lower part of the body, male kidney yang deficiency, gastrointestinal cold, long-term illness and physical weakness, lung cold asthma and other multiple disease groups. Clinical studies have shown that the total effective rate of using the ginger paste powder of the present invention to carry out Du channel fire dragon moxibustion treatment can reach 85%-95%, while the total effective rate of traditional ginger powder is 60%-70%. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] (1) Preparation Example Raw material preparation: We purchase Chinese herbal medicines such as dried ginger, mugwort, galangal, processed aconite root, cinnamon twig, radix polygoni avicularis, rhizoma ligustici, frankincense, myrrh, etc. that meet the quality standards of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. We conduct strict quality inspections on each batch of herbal medicines, including appearance, properties, content determination and other indicators, to ensure the stable and reliable quality of the herbal medicines.

[0063] Cleaning and Drying: Rinse the selected Chinese medicinal materials in running water to remove surface sediment, impurities, and residual pesticides. Place them in a drying machine and dry them at an appropriate temperature (e.g., 60-80°C) until the moisture content reaches the specified standard (generally less than 8%). During the drying process, turn the herbs regularly to ensure even drying.

[0064] Grinding and Sieving: Use a professional Chinese medicine grinder to grind the dried Chinese medicinal materials separately. Based on the medicinal properties and usage requirements, select an appropriate screen (e.g., 80-120 mesh) for sieving to ensure uniform fineness of each medicinal powder, which is beneficial for subsequent mixing and efficacy. For example, dried ginger powder should be screened through a 100-mesh sieve, and mugwort powder should be screened through an 80-mesh sieve to ensure fineness and uniformity of the powder.

[0065] Mixing: According to the recipe, accurately weigh 250g dried ginger, 150g mugwort, 150g glutinous rice flour, 50g galangal powder, 50g cassia twig powder, 20g steamed aconite powder (aconitine content 0.018%), 20g vinegar-processed frankincense powder, 20g vinegar-processed myrrh powder, 50g radix polygoni lobata powder, and 30g ligusticum chuanxiong powder. Place in a three-dimensional mixer and set the mixing time to 45 minutes. Stir thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of the ingredients. During the mixing process, regularly sample and test the mixing uniformity to ensure consistent product quality.

[0066] Sterilization: The mixed ginger paste is sterilized using cobalt-60 irradiation, with a controlled irradiation dose of approximately 7 kGy to ensure the product meets microbial limit standards and guarantees product quality and safety. After sterilization, the product undergoes microbial testing, including for bacteria, mold, yeast, and other indicators, to ensure sterility and freedom from microbial contamination.

[0067] Packaging: Sterilized ginger powder is vacuum-packed in aluminum foil bags, each weighing 680 grams. These bags are sealed to prevent moisture, oxidation, and microbial contamination, facilitating storage and transportation. During the packaging process, the packaging is rigorously inspected to ensure a tight seal and no leaks or breakage.

[0068] (2) Method of use of the present invention: Take the required amount of ginger paste powder, add an equal weight of 80℃±5℃ hot water, then add an appropriate amount of rice wine, and stir until it becomes a uniform paste; let it stand for 5-10 minutes, lay a 2-3cm thick layer of medicinal mud on the Du meridian section, cover it with moxa and apply moxibustion. A single moxibustion treatment lasts 40-45 minutes.

[0069] The preferred formula includes the following ginger paste powder in parts by weight: Take 680g ginger paste, add 700g (or 700ml) 80℃±5℃ hot water, and then add 100ml yellow rice wine (to guide the medicine and enhance its penetration), and stir until it becomes a uniform paste; Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, cover the Du channel position on the back of the human body with thick mulberry paper, put the processed ginger paste on the Du channel with a width of 12 cm to 16 cm (15 cm is better), a 2.5-3.5 cm thick medicinal mud layer, and a length from Dazhui point to Baqiao point (about 45 cm to 60 cm), and cover it with moxa sticks made of moxa for moxibustion. A single moxibustion treatment lasts 30-45 minutes.

[0070] This method is suitable for routine Du meridian fire dragon moxibustion in adults.

[0071] (III) Example 1 Take 500g ginger paste powder, add 500g (or 500ml) 80℃±5℃ hot water, and then add 50ml yellow rice wine (to guide the medicine and enhance its penetration), and stir until it becomes a uniform paste; Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, put the processed ginger paste on white cotton cloth (or non-woven fabric), 12 cm to 16 cm wide (15 cm is better), 2-3 cm thick medicinal mud layer, length from Dazhui point to Baqiao point (about 45 cm to 60 cm), cover it with moxa and apply moxibustion, a single moxibustion treatment lasts 30-45 minutes.

[0072] This method is suitable for Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion in adults.

[0073] Example 2 Take 800g ginger paste powder, add 1kg (or 1000ml) 80℃±5℃ hot water, then add 100ml yellow rice wine (to guide the medicine and enhance its penetration), and stir until it becomes a uniform paste; Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, put the processed ginger paste on white cotton cloth (or non-woven fabric), 12 cm to 16 cm wide (15 cm is better), 2.5-3.5 cm thick medicinal mud layer, about 50 cm to 60 cm long, and put moxa cakes made of moxa with a diameter of 5-6 cm and a thickness of 2 cm on the ginger paste for moxibustion. A single moxibustion treatment lasts 30-45 minutes.

[0074] This method is suitable for Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion in adults.

[0075] Example 3 Take 500g of ginger paste powder, add 0.6kg (or 600ml) of 80℃±5℃ hot water, and then add 100ml of yellow rice wine (to guide the medicine and enhance its penetration), and stir until it becomes a uniform paste; Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, put the processed ginger paste in the moxibustion device, 14 cm to 18 cm wide, 2-3 cm thick medicinal mud layer, about 50 cm to 60 cm long), cover it with moxa (or moxa stake, or moxa cake) and apply moxibustion. A single moxibustion treatment lasts 30-45 minutes.

[0076] This method is suitable for Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion in adults.

[0077] Example 4 Take 300g ginger paste powder, add 300g (or 300ml) 80℃±5℃ hot water, and then add 50ml yellow rice wine (to guide the medicine and enhance its penetration), and stir until it becomes a uniform paste; Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, put the processed ginger paste in the moxibustion device, 14 cm to 18 cm wide, 2-3 cm thick medicinal mud layer, about 25 cm to 30 cm long), cover it with moxa (or moxa stake, or moxa cake) and apply moxibustion. A single moxibustion treatment lasts 30-45 minutes.

[0078] (IV) Clinical application examples Clinical Application: 100 patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for yang deficiency, cold-dampness, and blood stasis were selected from the acupuncture department of a traditional Chinese medicine hospital. Sixty of the patients presented with symptoms of cold hands and feet, cold lower abdomen, and uterine coldness and menstrual pain, while 40 men presented with symptoms of impotence, premature ejaculation, and frequent nocturia due to kidney yang deficiency. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group (50 patients) received the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion ginger paste powder presented in this invention, while the control group (50 patients) received Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion with traditional ginger powder.

[0079] Treatment Method: The experimental group took one bag (680 grams) of Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion Ginger Powder, added 0.8 kilograms of hot water above 80-100 degrees Celsius, stirred evenly, then added 100 milliliters of rice wine, stirred evenly again, and allowed to stand for 5 to 10 minutes. The powder was then spread evenly over the Du Meridian area on the back, 2 to 3 centimeters thick, and finally moxibustion was performed with moxa. Each moxibustion session lasted 40 minutes, with treatments conducted 3 times per week for a total of 12 sessions. The control group used traditional methods: fresh ginger was washed, crushed, and juiced. A 2 to 3 centimeter thick layer of ginger powder was then spread evenly over the Du Meridian area on the back, followed by moxibustion with moxa. The moxibustion duration and frequency were the same as those of the experimental group.

[0080] Treatment results: After 12 treatments, the total effective rate of symptom improvement in the experimental group reached 92%. Among them, the symptoms of cold hands and feet and cold lower abdomen in female patients were significantly relieved, the degree of uterine cold and menstrual pain was reduced, and the pain score decreased by an average of 3-4 points; the symptoms of impotence, premature ejaculation, and frequent urination in male patients improved to varying degrees, the erectile function score increased by an average of 2-3 points, and the number of nocturia decreased by an average of 1-2 times. The total effective rate of symptom improvement in the control group was 68%. By comparison, the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion Ginger Mud Powder of the present invention has a more significant effect in treating diseases related to yang deficiency, cold and dampness, and blood stasis.

[0081] Health care application: At a moxibustion health center, 50 customers who had been in sub-health conditions for a long time and felt that they had severe cold and dampness in their bodies were provided with Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion. 25 of them used the Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion ginger paste powder of the present invention, while the other 25 used traditional Du Meridian Fire Dragon Moxibustion with ground ginger.

[0082] Instructions for use: Customers who use the ginger paste powder of the present invention follow the above-mentioned instructions for use. After each moxibustion, customers generally feel warm and comfortable, their fatigue is reduced, and their mental state is improved. Customers who use traditional ginger powder also have a certain sense of comfort, but during the operation, the staff of the health club reported that the traditional method is cumbersome to operate and takes a long time. After a period of observation, customers who use the ginger paste powder of the present invention have good feedback on the health care effect, and the convenience of operation has been unanimously recognized by the staff and customers of the health club. For example, 80% of customers who use the ginger paste powder of the present invention said that their fatigue was significantly reduced and they were more energetic within one week after moxibustion; while only 50% of customers who use traditional ginger powder had similar feelings. At the same time, the staff of the health club said that the use of the ginger paste powder of the present invention can shorten the single service time by 15-20 minutes, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0083] Of course, the above description is not a limitation of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by ordinary technicians in this technical field within the essential scope of the present invention should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ginger paste powder for Du channel fire dragon moxibustion, characterized in that: The composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 20-30 parts of dried ginger, 10-20 parts of mugwort leaves, 15-25 parts of glutinous rice flour, 3-8 parts of galangal, 3-8 parts of cassia twigs, 1-3 parts of processed aconite root, 1-3 parts of frankincense, 1-3 parts of myrrh, 3-8 parts of radix polygoni avicularis, and 2-5 parts of ligusticum chuanxiong.

2. The ginger paste powder for Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion according to claim 1, wherein The composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 25 parts of dried ginger, 15 parts of mugwort leaves, 15 parts of glutinous rice flour, 5 parts of galangal, 5 parts of cassia twigs, 2 parts of processed aconite roots, 2 parts of frankincense, 2 parts of myrrh, 5 parts of scutellaria baicalensis, and 3 parts of ligusticum chuanxiong.

3. The ginger paste powder for Du channel fire dragon moxibustion according to 2, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following components by weight: 250g of dried ginger, 150g of mugwort leaves, 150g of glutinous rice flour, 50g of galangal, 50g of cassia twig, 20g of steamed aconite root, 20g of frankincense, 20g of myrrh, 50g of radix polygoni avicularis and 30g of rhizoma chuanxiong.

4. The ginger paste powder for Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The content of aconitine in processed aconite root is at least 0.018%.

5. The ginger paste powder for Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Frankincense is made from vinegar; myrrh is made from vinegar.

6. The ginger paste powder for Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Glutinous rice flour can be replaced with corn flour or wheat flour.

7. The method for preparing the ginger mud powder for Du channel fire dragon moxibustion according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steps include: Step 1: Dry each medicinal material to a moisture content of ≤8% and grind through an 80-120 mesh sieve; Step 2: After mixing according to the proportion, sterilize by ultraviolet radiation (intensity ≥ 30mJ / cm 2 , time 10-15 minutes); Step 3: Vacuum aluminum foil packaging (oxygen permeability ≤ 0.5cm 3 / m 2 ·day, humidity ≤ 5%), shelf life ≥ 24 months at room temperature.

8. The method for preparing the ginger paste powder for Governor Vessel Fire Dragon Moxibustion according to claim 1, characterized in that: The specific steps include: (1) Raw material pretreatment: Select dried ginger, mugwort, galangal, processed aconite root, cinnamon twig, radix polygoni multiflori, rhizome of Chuanxiong, frankincense and myrrh respectively, and carry out manual selection, screening and air separation to remove impurities and contaminants in the medicinal materials; Then, the purified Chinese medicinal materials are placed in a suitable dry environment and dried by drying equipment or natural drying to reduce the moisture content of the medicinal materials to less than 8%. (2) Crushing and screening: The dried Chinese medicinal materials are crushed using crushing equipment; (3) Mixing and stirring: According to the above formula ratio, accurately weigh the dried ginger powder, mugwort powder, glutinous rice flour, galangal powder, cassia twig powder, prepared aconite powder, frankincense powder, myrrh powder, radix polygoni lobatae powder, and rhizoma chuanxiong powder, put them into a high-efficiency mixing equipment, set the mixing time to 30-50 minutes, and stir and mix thoroughly to make the ingredients evenly dispersed; (4) Sterilization: Sterilize the mixed powder; (5) Packaging and storage: The ginger paste powder after sterilization is packaged using vacuum packaging technology.

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