Incense sticks for treating pain and method of making and using same

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technology, specifically relating to a fragrant moxa stick for treating pain, its preparation method, and its application. The fragrant moxa stick for treating pain of this invention, by weight, comprises 3-6 parts sandalwood, 3-6 parts agarwood, 3-6 parts agarwood, and 65-130 parts moxa wool. This invention uses moxa to warm and invigorate the body, with sandalwood promoting upward movement, agarwood promoting downward movement, and agarwood promoting circulation. The three fragrances work synergistically, through a triple mechanism of olfactory stimulation of the lungs, aromatic opening of the orifices, and thermal guidance of Qi. The ascending, descending, and unblocking effects of sandalwood, agarwood, and agarwood promote the circulation of Qi throughout the body. These three fragrances form a circulation of Qi throughout the body, not only relieving pain immediately but also regulating the Qi and blood meridians, reducing the recurrence of cold-dampness, Qi stagnation, and blockages, significantly lowering the recurrence rate of pain, and achieving a comprehensive effect of "warming without drying, circulating without dispersing, unblocking without harming, calming the mind and assisting Yang, and harmonizing Qi and blood."

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine, and particularly relates to an aromatic moxa stick for treating pain syndromes, its preparation method and application. Background Art

[0002] Pain syndromes have always been common clinical conditions, occurring in various parts of the patient's body, including the body trunk (limbs, joints, hands, feet, trunk, etc.) and internal organs (five internal organs and six hollow organs). With the rapid development of modern medicine, pain caused by internal and surgical operations as well as radiotherapy and chemotherapy for cancer tumors has become more common. However, due to the complexity of pain causes, the variability of pain symptoms, the intractability of pain syndromes, the long course of the disease, the uncertainty of treatment effects, etc., there is still no effective treatment for pain syndromes. Patients are at a loss when facing the pain, and hospitals often have the situation that "minor pain can be seen in any department, but major pain cannot be cured in any department". Therefore, pain has become a threat and challenge to human health and is also one of the important research topics in contemporary medicine.

[0003] Currently, there is no specialized department or special treatment for pain syndromes in China. The main treatment methods for pain syndromes in traditional Chinese and Western medicine are as follows. The conventional Western medicine treatment mainly has three types: (1) Western medicine treatment, including anti-inflammatory drugs, narcotic analgesics, central analgesics, nerve analgesics, anti-anxiety analgesics and anti-depressant analgesics. Although it can quickly relieve pain, it has extremely strong side effects and is not easy to take for a long time. (2) Applying external drugs for pain relief. Long-term application is likely to cause various skin inflammations. (3) Transient pain relief such as ice application for trauma.

[0004] Traditional Chinese medicine classifies pain according to its nature into two categories. One is real pain, which occurs suddenly and has a short duration. It is mostly manifested as severe pain, with stabbing pain and dull pain being the majority, and it is resistant to pressure. The causes are mostly qi stagnation, blood stasis, cold-dampness invading the meridians and internal organs, resulting in pain. The other is deficiency pain, which has a relatively long duration and is mostly manifested as dull pain, empty pain, and being fond of pressure. The causes are mostly deficiency of healthy qi, typically caused by deficiency of qi and blood. The classic theory of traditional Chinese medicine believes that "if there is obstruction, there is pain; if there is no nourishment, there is pain". The main reasons are all caused by qi and blood stasis and qi and blood deficiency. One is that internal and external injuries by cold damage yang qi, resulting in meridian obstruction, local blood stasis and qi stagnation, and pain occurs, which is called "if there is obstruction, there is pain". The other is that long-term fatigue and poor mood internally damage the body, causing the five internal organs and six hollow organs to be depleted, qi and blood unable to nourish the internal organs, and local qi and blood deficiency, resulting in pain, which is called "if there is no nourishment, there is pain".

[0005] There are three main types of conventional TCM treatments: (1) Acupuncture treatment, which has an immediate effect and is the mainstream TCM treatment for pain. However, the treatment process requires multiple needle insertions, that is, repeated twisting, inserting and lifting on the acupoints. Patients are prone to soreness, numbness and distension. Many patients are afraid of needles and are prone to fainting. (2) Moxibustion treatment. This includes moxibustion with moxa wool (that is, moxa wool is made into small moxa sticks the size of rice grains, mung beans, soybeans and lotus seeds and burned directly on the skin acupoints), moxa segment instrument moxibustion (that is, using various tools to cut moxa sticks into small segments and moxibustion in the tool, such as the popular fire dragon moxibustion and spreading moxibustion), and moxa stick suspension moxibustion. Among them, moxibustion with moxa wool is extremely painful when burning and is prone to leaving permanent scars after moxibustion, which is not acceptable to patients; instrument moxibustion is fixed to a certain part of the body for a long time, which is prone to causing internal heat and yin deficiency, and cannot be used for long-term treatment, and the targeting is not strong; moxa stick suspension moxibustion requires manual application, which will result in uneven heat and insufficient penetration of acupoints, reducing the efficacy. (3) Massage therapy is not very effective in relieving pain. (4) Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires individualized treatment based on the patient's condition, time, and place. The duration of medication can range from 7 days to several months. Furthermore, due to the bitter taste and inconvenience of carrying traditional Chinese medicine, it is not easily accepted by patients. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a moxa stick for treating pain.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing the above-mentioned incense sticks.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide the application of the above-mentioned incense sticks.

[0009] According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the raw materials of the moxa stick for treating pain are, by weight:

[0010] Sandalwood 3-6 parts by weight, agarwood 3-6 parts by weight, sandalwood 3-6 parts by weight, and mugwort 65-130 parts by weight.

[0011] According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the raw materials of the moxa stick for treating pain are, by weight: Sandalwood 3 parts by weight, agarwood 3 parts by weight, sandalwood 3 parts by weight and mugwort 65 parts by weight.

[0012] According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the raw materials for the moxa stick used to treat pain are: 6 parts by weight of sandalwood, 6 parts by weight of agarwood, 6 parts by weight of sandalwood, and 130 parts by weight of mugwort.

[0013] According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the raw materials of the moxa stick for treating pain are, by weight: Sandalwood 4.5 parts by weight, agarwood 4.5 parts by weight, sandalwood 4.5 parts by weight, and mugwort 121.5 parts by weight.

[0014] This invention combines the medicinal properties of "aromatic penetration into the meridians" with the compatibility theory of "guiding the meridians and directing the flow of qi," selecting aromatic and penetrating components as guiding agents. Utilizing their aromatic properties to reach the meridians and open the orifices, these agents direct other active ingredients in the formula directly to the affected areas. Specifically, this invention adds sandalwood, agarwood, and rosewood to moxa wool. Through three pathways—olfactory entry into the lungs, skin penetration, and heat-guided qi—the medicinal properties are introduced into the meridians. Combined with the warmth and meridian-conveying properties of moxibustion, this achieves the effects of penetrating the skin and bones, warming the flesh and blood, and soothing the fascia, resulting in a comprehensive therapeutic effect of warming, promoting qi circulation, invigorating blood, and calming the mind.

[0015] Solution of the present invention: This invention uses moxa wool as the principal ingredient and sandalwood, agarwood, and rosewood as assistant ingredients. Moxa wool, the principal ingredient, is bitter, pungent, and warm in nature, and enters the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians. Its core functions are to warm and unblock the meridians, dispel cold and relieve pain, invigorate blood circulation and promote qi flow, and dispel dampness and reduce swelling. It provides the "foundation of yang heat" for moxibustion and guides the aroma of the other fragrances into the three yin meridians. Sandalwood, one of the assistant ingredients, is pungent and warm in nature, and enters the spleen, stomach, heart, and lung meridians. It primarily enters the upper and middle jiao (upper and middle burners), and can ascend to the chest and diaphragm, promote lung qi circulation, widen the chest and benefit the diaphragm, soothe the liver and relieve depression, calm the mind and relieve anxiety, improve palpitations and insomnia. Its aroma is pleasing to the heart; it can also warm the stomach and dispel cold, promote qi circulation and relieve pain, and is effective in treating cold pain in the stomach and chest pain. Its meridian tends to connect to the yangming meridian, reaching the head and face, and connecting to the heart and lungs. The herb agarwood primarily descends qi and nourishes the kidneys. Its properties are pungent, bitter, and slightly warm. It enters the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians, mainly affecting the middle and lower jiao. It is an essential herb for entering the fire of the gate of life. It can warm the middle jiao and descend rebellious qi, warm the spleen and stomach, stop vomiting, relieve bloating, warm the kidneys and nourish qi, guide fire back to its source, clear heat and relieve asthma, warm and consolidate kidney qi, and assist the fire of the gate of life. It can also calm the mind, improve sleep, relieve depression, soothe nerves, and relieve stress. Its meridian tends to descend to the spleen and kidneys, unblock the Chong and Ren meridians, and nourish qi back to its source. The herb Jiangzhenxiang is primarily used to invigorate blood and unblock meridians. It is pungent and warm in nature, enters the heart and liver meridians, and unblocks all twelve meridians. It is an essential medicine for regulating blood and entering the blood level. It can invigorate blood, remove blood stasis, stop bleeding, and relieve pain. It is good at treating various blood disorders in internal and external injuries. It enters the heart and liver meridians to regulate blood, calm the mind, relax muscles, invigorate blood, stop bleeding, remove blood stasis, and harmonize blood. It can also promote qi circulation, dispel foulness, detoxify, prevent epidemics, drive away seasonal diseases, remove miasma, and purify the air. Its meridian tendency is to enter the blood level of the heart and liver, unblock meridians, and disperse blood stasis.

[0016] In this invention, "jiangzhenxiang" specifically refers to the resinous part of the Dalbergia genus plant, rather than medicinal jiangzhenxiang.

[0017] The mechanism by which the three aromatic herbs (sandalwood, agarwood, and sandalwood) in this invention guide the medicine into the meridians mainly includes the following three aspects: First, through the core channel of "smell entering the lungs," the aroma enters the lung meridian through the nasal orifices. By leveraging the function of "the lungs governing all the meridians," the medicinal properties are distributed to the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians, promoting the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body.

[0018] Secondly, it relies on the medicinal properties of "aromatic opening and pungent dispersing." All three aromatic herbs possess pungent, warm, and aromatic properties, and have the functions of opening the orifices, clearing the meridians, and penetrating the bones. They can open up the meridian blockages caused by cold, dampness, stagnation, and obstruction, and promote the conduction of the heat and medicinal properties of the moxa wool along the meridians. Among them, sandalwood mainly ascends, agarwood mainly descends, and sandalwood mainly unblocks. The three form an "ascending-descending-unblocking" closed loop, thereby covering the meridians throughout the body.

[0019] Third, by leveraging the physical guidance of "heat penetrating acupoints and transmitting sensations along the meridians," the combined effect of warming and unblocking the meridians can enhance the therapeutic effect and shorten the number of treatments. The warmth generated by burning moxa sticks stimulates acupoints or the skin, activating meridian sensations and guiding the aromatic medicinal properties and the heat of the moxa along the meridians to the internal organs. The synergistic effect of these three mechanisms allows the aromatic medicinal properties and the heat of the moxa to precisely penetrate the meridians.

[0020] The effects of sandalwood, agarwood, rosewood, and mugwort on the meridians when combined are shown in the table below:

[0021] This invention uses moxa wool to warm the Yang and unblock the meridians as its base, sandalwood to raise, agarwood to lower, and agarwood to unblock. The three fragrances work together to mobilize the body's Qi. Through the triple mechanism of olfactory entry into the lungs, aromatic opening of the orifices, and heat guiding Qi, the heat and medicinal properties are precisely introduced into the twelve meridians and eight extraordinary meridians, achieving the comprehensive effects of "warming without drying, moving without dispersing, unblocking without harming, calming the mind and assisting Yang, and regulating Qi and blood".

[0022] The method for preparing moxa sticks for treating pain according to a specific embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: according to the weight proportions, sandalwood, agarwood and rosewood are pulverized and mixed with moxa wool to make moxa sticks, thus obtaining the moxa sticks.

[0023] Specifically, sandalwood, agarwood, and rosewood are pulverized into fine powder of 80-120 mesh, mixed with moxa wool, and then made into round moxa sticks by machine or by hand. The specifications of the moxa sticks are 5 cm in diameter and 15 cm in length, or 3 cm in diameter and 15 cm in length.

[0024] The present invention also provides the application of the traditional Chinese medicine composition in the preparation of a formulation for treating pain, wherein, by weight, the traditional Chinese medicine composition comprises 3-6 parts by weight of sandalwood, 3-6 parts by weight of agarwood, 3-6 parts by weight of sandalwood, and 65-130 parts by weight of moxa wool; and the formulation is moxa stick.

[0025] The aforementioned moxa sticks are remarkably effective in treating pain. They are suitable for various acute and chronic pain conditions, post-radiotherapy and chemotherapy pain, chronic disease pain, and pain in men, women, internal medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics. They cover all types of pain, including but not limited to pain in the head and face, joints of the trunk and limbs, internal organs, nervous system, digestive system, urinary and reproductive system, and respiratory and circulatory systems—a total of nine major systems. Preferably, the pain is caused by cancer radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or cancer surgery, or dysmenorrhea.

[0026] More preferably, the moxa sticks of the present invention are used in the preparation of a formulation for improving pain after breast cancer treatment. Here, "after breast cancer treatment" refers to breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or surgery.

[0027] The breast is a convergence point of 11 important meridians in the human body, with the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming and the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin as its core, and also involving the Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin, the Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin, the Conception Vessel, the Penis Meridian, the Heart Meridian, the Pericardium Meridian, the Lung Meridian, the Triple Energizer Meridian, and the Small Intestine Meridian. The nipples of both breasts are connected to the heart and liver. This invention has discovered that after radiotherapy and chemotherapy for breast cancer, patients experience large-scale blockages in the meridians of the chest, ribs, breasts, shoulders, and back where the lesion is located. This leads to various pains due to poor blood circulation. Over time, the pain can penetrate deep into the internal organs, causing further damage and deeper pain, which in turn aggravates the pain in the lesion area after breast surgery. The pain is persistent, recurring, and characterized by qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold congealing and meridian blockage as the main symptoms, accompanied by qi and blood deficiency, deficiency of the internal organs, and long-term emotional distress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other neurological and emotional problems that are difficult to cure.

[0028] The incense sticks of this invention utilize the guiding and qi-regulating functions of sandalwood, agarwood, and rosewood to precisely and comprehensively cover the blocked meridians after breast cancer surgery. By guiding the heat of the moxa wool to penetrate from the skin, muscles, and bones into the internal organs, and combining conventional and special acupoints on the affected meridians, the invention employs acupuncture treatment principles such as tonification and sedation, treatment of the Shu and Mu points, treatment of the Hui and Xi points, and treatment of the Yuan and Luo points. It draws out pathogens from the outside and mobilizes the body's Qi, enabling the medicinal and heat effects to penetrate the skin and bones, reaching the deep layers of the fascia. It warms the internal organs, soothes emotions, calms the mind, and relieves depression, thus providing a deep, efficient, and comprehensive solution to postoperative pain in breast cancer patients. Sandalwood enters the heart, spleen, and lung meridians, primarily affecting the chest and diaphragm. It relieves stagnation of qi in the heart and lung meridians, clears obstructed qi flow in the chest and ribs, and fundamentally improves pain caused by qi stagnation. It alleviates postoperative distending and radiating pain caused by qi stagnation, while also relieving chest tightness and discomfort from postoperative movement. Agarwood enters the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians, primarily affecting the middle and lower jiao (digestive system). It guides fire back to its source, warms and unblocks the meridians, and warms the mingmen (gate of life). It can dispel cold pathogens in the meridians, improve cold and dull pain caused by weak qi and blood and cold stagnation in the meridians after surgery. It has a strong calming and sedative effect, and can also soothe nerves and emotions, calm postoperative anxiety and irritability, reduce the body's pain sensitivity, and relieve abnormal pain caused by nerve damage. Dalbergia odorifera enters the heart and liver meridians, unblocks all twelve meridians, and specifically enters the blood. It invigorates blood circulation, removes blood stasis, clears the meridians, and relieves pain. It can resolve residual blood stasis after surgery, soften local congestion, improve scar adhesion, and resolve stubborn stabbing pain caused by "blood stasis." Using moxa wool as a base, it has the functions of warming and unblocking the meridians, dispelling cold and relieving pain, removing dampness and tonifying the spleen, strengthening the body and replenishing deficiency, promoting qi and blood circulation, and dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. Through the "guiding and delivering" function of the three aromatic herbs, the warm moxibustion power is precisely penetrated into the deep meridians of the chest wall, intercostal spaces, and armpits. This can quickly raise the patient's body temperature, accelerate the circulation of qi and blood, reduce local edema and stiffness, and make the effects of promoting qi, blood circulation, and warming and unblocking more lasting. It also enhances the body's immunity and resistance, achieving the core therapeutic effect of strengthening the body's resistance, nourishing the essence of the internal organs, and replenishing the body's vital energy. Ultimately, it achieves the ultimate goal of pain treatment: when the body's vital energy is stored internally, pathogenic factors cannot invade.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this invention are: The moxa sticks of this invention have the following seven core advantages in treating pain: First, it promotes the flow of Qi more quickly, specifically relieving stagnation, distending pain, dull pain, and radiating pain. Sandalwood specifically enters the heart, lungs, spleen, and stomach, powerfully soothing the liver, promoting the flow of Qi, and relieving chest congestion. Most shoulder and neck pain, chest and rib pain, breast pain, stomach bloating, and lower back pain are caused by Qi stagnation. The incense sticks of this invention use fragrance to promote the flow of Qi, opening up stagnant Qi, and once the Qi flows smoothly, the pain is immediately relieved.

[0030] Secondly, it is more effective in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is specifically designed to relieve stabbing pain, fixed pain, and chronic pain caused by blood stasis. Since ancient times, Dalbergia odorifera has been regarded as a holy medicine for promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding, and relieving pain. It enters the blood of the heart and liver. For old joint injuries, dysmenorrhea, stabbing pain, fixed pain points in the waist and legs, and pain caused by nodules and blood stasis, it can enter the blood, disperse stagnant blood, and remove blood stasis, penetrating deeper than pure moxa or ordinary thunder and fire moxibustion.

[0031] Third, it draws fire back to its source and warms the lower abdomen, specifically relieving cold pain caused by deficiency and cold, such as lower back pain and abdominal pain. Agarwood warms the kidneys and promotes the absorption of qi, draws fire back to its source, and warms the lower abdomen; for women suffering from dysmenorrhea due to cold in the uterus, lower abdominal pain, weakness and coldness in the lower back and knees, and cold and damp pain in the lower abdomen, while ordinary moxa only generates heat on the surface, agarwood can guide the heat and medicinal properties into the kidney meridian, the gate of life, and the depths of the lower abdomen, warming the cold and relieving pain from the root.

[0032] Fourth, it has extremely strong meridian penetration, and is even more effective for deep bone pain and meridian pain. All three aromatic herbs have the properties of being pungent, penetrating, and aromatic, and can penetrate the skin, flesh, tendons, and bones, with a strong sensation along the meridians; whether it is superficial pain, deep meridian pain, or rheumatic bone pain, it can penetrate deep into the meridian blockage and dissolve it.

[0033] Fifth, it relieves pain while calming the nerves and alleviating anxiety and insomnia caused by pain. Chronic pain is often accompanied by "the more pain, the more anxious; the more anxious, the more pain; and sleepless nights." Agarwood, sandalwood, and rosewood all enter the heart meridian, which can calm the nerves, soothe nerves, relieve spasms, and relieve pain. They simultaneously unblock the meridians and relieve pain while calming and soothing the nerves, reducing pain sensitivity, which is something that ordinary moxibustion cannot achieve.

[0034] Sixth, it is warm but not drying, relieves pain without causing internal heat, and is suitable for long-term chronic pain management. The combination of the three fragrances is warm and balanced, dispels cold without depleting yin, promotes qi without harming qi, and invigorates blood without causing heat. Chronic lower back pain, joint pain, and menstrual pain can be treated with moxibustion for a long time, and the effect becomes more and more stable with continued treatment.

[0035] Seventh, the combination of ascending, descending, and unblocking promotes the circulation of Qi throughout the body, preventing recurring pain. Sandalwood promotes ascending, agarwood promotes descending, and agarwood promotes unblocking; the three form a circulation of Qi throughout the body, not only relieving pain immediately but also smoothing out the flow of Qi and blood in the meridians, reducing the recurrence of cold and dampness, Qi stagnation, and blockages, and significantly lowering the recurrence rate of pain. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0037] The evaluation criteria used in this embodiment are: (1) Domestic Pain Quantification Standard (VAS): 0 points: Painless; 1-3 points: Mild pain (does not affect sleep or daily activities); 4-6 points: Moderate pain (affecting sleep, slightly limiting activity); 7-10 points, severe pain (inability to sleep, severely limited mobility).

[0038] (2) International IASP classification of postoperative pain in breast cancer patients: 1. Acute postoperative pain: <7 days post-surgery, caused by surgical trauma, including swelling and dull pain in the incision, chest wall, and axilla, which is normal traumatic pain. 2. Subacute postoperative pain: Pain persists for 7 days to 3 months postoperatively, accompanied by scar traction and limited mobility, but without abnormal nerve sensation.

[0039] 3. Chronic Postoperative Pain Syndrome (CPSP-BC): The core criteria are postoperative pain lasting for more than 3 months, with pain location in the affected breast, chest wall, axilla, upper arm, and shoulder and back, accompanied by symptoms such as numbness, burning pain, electric shock-like tingling, and hyperesthesia.

[0040] Example 1 The raw materials for the moxa sticks used in this embodiment for treating pain are: 3g sandalwood, 3g agarwood, 3g sandalwood, and 65g mugwort floss.

[0041] Sandalwood, agarwood, and sandalwood are ground into a fine powder of 80-120 mesh at low temperature, mixed with moxa wool, and then made into round moxa sticks with a diameter of 3 cm and a length of 15 cm by machine or by hand.

[0042] Example 2 The raw materials for the moxa sticks used in this embodiment for treating pain are: 6g sandalwood, 6g agarwood, 6g sandalwood, and 130g mugwort floss.

[0043] Sandalwood, agarwood, and sandalwood are ground into a fine powder of 80-120 mesh at low temperature, mixed with moxa wool, and then made into round moxa sticks with a diameter of 5 cm and a length of 15 cm by machine or by hand.

[0044] Example 3 The raw materials for the moxa sticks used in this embodiment for treating pain are: Sandalwood 4.5g, agarwood 4.5g, sandalwood 4.5g, and mugwort 121.5g.

[0045] Sandalwood, agarwood, and sandalwood are ground into a fine powder of 80-120 mesh at low temperature, mixed with moxa wool, and then made into round moxa sticks with a diameter of 4.5 cm and a length of 15 cm by machine or by hand.

[0046] Example 4: Case of pain treatment after breast cancer surgery Ms. Xie, 58 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer at Peking University Hospital in August 2024. She underwent a radical mastectomy of her left breast and received eight sessions of docetaxel + capapex + tramapex dual-target therapy. To prevent metastasis, she also underwent a radical mastectomy of her right breast. During the same period, she underwent five sessions of intensity-modulated radiotherapy after breast cancer surgery. After receiving injections of white blood cell boosting injections, she experienced general pain and discomfort. In October 2025, she sought treatment from traditional Chinese medicine and came to the clinic. Her chief complaint was thoracic back pain and lower back pain that prevented her from lying flat for more than a year, accompanied by excessive sweating, fatigue, severe hair loss, good appetite, loose stools, poor sleep, difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, hot flashes, and night sweats.

[0047] According to the IASP pain diagnosis, the patient experienced postoperative pain lasting for more than 3 months, with persistent pain in the affected breast, chest wall, armpit, upper arm, and shoulder and back, requiring pain medication. The patient's pain was rated as severe with a numerical pain scale (VAS) score of 8.

[0048] The fragrant moxibustion prepared in Example 3 was used as an adjunct therapy for pain. Treatment was administered once a week for 40 minutes each time, with 3 treatments constituting one course, for a total of 4 treatments. Acupoints selected included Shenque (CV8), Dazhui (GV14), Tianzong (SI11), Guanyuan (CV4), Zhiyang (GV9), Mingmen (GV4), and the Bladder Meridian. At the time of consultation, the patient experienced prolonged, dull pain in the chest and back reflex areas, which was unbearable to the touch, and was unable to lie supine at night. After the first moxibustion treatment, 50% of the pain disappeared, the patient felt more comfortable, and sleep improved. After the second moxibustion treatment, 70% of the pain disappeared, the patient reported that feelings of irritability and anxiety had disappeared, and the patient could lie flat and sleep deeply. After the third moxibustion treatment, the pain was almost completely eliminated, and the patient felt relaxed. The fourth treatment consolidated the therapeutic effect. A follow-up six months later showed no recurrence of pain.

[0049] Ms. Feng, 56 years old, was diagnosed with right breast cancer at the Fifth Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 2022. She underwent breast-conserving radiotherapy and targeted therapy. She has been experiencing thoracic back pain and stomach pain for more than 4 years since the surgery, which has recently worsened.

[0050] The patient sought treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine in September 2025, complaining of back and rib pain that prevented sleep, accompanied by irritability, depression, large dark spots on both cheeks, hair loss, loss of appetite, loose stools, and insomnia.

[0051] According to the IASP pain diagnosis, the patient experienced postoperative pain lasting for more than 3 months, with persistent pain in the affected breast, chest wall, armpit, upper arm, and shoulder and back, requiring pain medication. The patient's pain level was 6 points on the Digital Anguish Scale (VAS), indicating moderate pain.

[0052] The three-fragrant moxibustion prepared in Example 3 was used as an adjunct treatment for pain. The acupoints selected were Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan, Dazhui, Tianzong, Zhiyang, Mingmen, bilateral Shenshu, and Baliao. The treatment was carried out once a week for 40 minutes each time, with 3 treatments constituting one course of treatment.

[0053] After the first moxibustion treatment, the stomach pain disappeared, and the chest and back pain and lower back pain were reduced. After the second moxibustion treatment, 70% of the dull pain in the chest and back disappeared, and 90% of the lower back pain disappeared. After the third moxibustion treatment, the chest and back pain disappeared, but the lower back pain remained the same as after the second treatment, with no further progress. Later, an additional course of three treatments was added. During this period, the chest, back, and lower back pain recurred due to exposure to cold, but the pain was milder. After treatment, the pain basically disappeared, and the patient was able to live a normal life.

[0054] Example 5: Typical Case of Dysmenorrhea Treatment Ms. Chen, female, 29 years old, nulliparous, with a 3-year history of dysmenorrhea. Western medical examinations including vaginal probing and ultrasound revealed no abnormalities in the uterus. Her menstrual cycle is 28 days, with menstruation lasting 7 days. She experienced dysmenorrhea for the first three days, requiring ibuprofen for pain relief and preventing her from working. Her menstrual blood was dark in color and contained clots. After three days, the flow decreased, and the pain gradually subsided. Treatment with the traditional Chinese medicine Wenjing Decoction reduced the menstrual pain, but the pain returned after discontinuing the medication.

[0055] According to the IASP pain diagnosis, the patient's postoperative pain lasted for more than 3 months, the patient had dysmenorrhea for 3 years, and needed to take painkillers for the first three days of menstruation, but was able to fall asleep. The pain level was 6 points on the numerical rating scale (VAS) indicating moderate pain.

[0056] She came for treatment in June 2025. Her last menstrual period was May 25th. Her most recent examination showed a uterine circumference of 5.0 mm. 4.1 3.3, endometrial thickness 13.3mm, myometrium: homogeneous echo, ovarian size: 4×3×1cm, TCT / HPV: negative, mild cervical erosion.

[0057] Example 3 describes the use of Sanxiang Ai (a type of moxa) to treat menstrual pain. The treatment involved three consecutive days of moxibustion before menstruation, 60 minutes each time, with three treatments constituting one course. Acupoints used included Baliao (BL31-34), Zigong (EX-B1), and Sanyinjiao (SP6). After the first course of treatment, menstrual pain improved by 50%. After three consecutive courses of moxibustion, the menstrual pain disappeared. A follow-up six months later showed no recurrence of menstrual pain.

[0058] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fragrant moxa stick for treating pain, characterized in that, The raw materials for the incense sticks, by weight, are: Sandalwood 3-6 parts by weight, agarwood 3-6 parts by weight, sandalwood 3-6 parts by weight, and mugwort 65-130 parts by weight.

2. The incense stick according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raw materials for the incense sticks, by weight, are: Sandalwood 3 parts by weight, agarwood 3 parts by weight, sandalwood 3 parts by weight and mugwort 65 parts by weight.

3. The incense stick according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raw materials for the incense sticks, by weight, are: 6 parts by weight of sandalwood, 6 parts by weight of agarwood, 6 parts by weight of sandalwood, and 130 parts by weight of mugwort.

4. The incense stick according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raw materials for the incense sticks, by weight, are: Sandalwood 4.5 parts by weight, agarwood 4.5 parts by weight, sandalwood 4.5 parts by weight, and mugwort 121.5 parts by weight.

5. The method for preparing the incense stick according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The preparation method includes the following steps: according to the weight proportions, sandalwood, agarwood and rosewood are crushed and mixed with moxa wool to make moxa sticks, thus obtaining the fragrant moxa sticks.

6. The preparation method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Sandalwood, agarwood, and sandalwood are each ground into fine powder of 80-120 mesh.

7. The application of a traditional Chinese medicine composition in the preparation of a formulation for treating pain, characterized in that, The traditional Chinese medicine composition comprises, by weight, 3-6 parts sandalwood, 3-6 parts agarwood, 3-6 parts sandalwood, and 65-130 parts mugwort floss; the preparation is a moxa stick.

8. The application according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pain mentioned refers to pain caused by cancer treatment or dysmenorrhea.

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