Moxibustion tools

Abstract

To provide a moxibustion device that allows for easy application of moxibustion to acupoints and other points on the body. [Solution] The moxibustion device 1 is constructed with a bottle 10 equipped with a hot water inlet 11 for injecting hot water into the inside, and a dripping hole 32 for leaking the hot water stored in the bottle 10 and dripping it onto a desired location on the body, with the diameter of the dripping hole 32 set to 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm. This allows the hot water droplets dripping from the dripping hole 32 to be precisely and gradually applied to a desired location on the body for moxibustion. Furthermore, since the moxibustion device 1 can be simply constructed, it can be provided at a low cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a moxibustion device that applies heat stimulation to a desired position of the body such as acupuncture points.

Background Art

[0002] As a means of applying heat stimulation to acupuncture points, moxibustion using ignited mugwort placed at the position of the acupuncture points is widely known. However, moxibustion using fire requires not only careful attention to be carried out correctly to avoid burns, but also has the disadvantage that the smoke generated by the combustion of mugwort fills the room. To solve this problem, moxibustion that can be easily performed without using fire has been proposed.

[0003] For example, an electric moxibustion device is disclosed that includes a case 10 and a treatment body 30. The treatment body 30 is provided with a tip portion 30a, a housing portion 31 that opens toward the case 10 side, and an extending portion 32 that is in the housing portion 31 and extends from the tip portion 30a toward the case 10 and has an opposing surface 32a parallel to the extending direction. The housing portion 31 is provided with a plate-shaped heating element 43 having one main surface disposed opposite to the opposing surface 32a of the extending unit 32, and a pressing member 45 that presses the heating element 43 against the opposing surface 32a of the extending unit 32 in a direction intersecting the extending direction from the tip portion 30a toward the case 10 (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] According to the electric moxibustion device described in Patent Document 1, heat stimulation is applied using heat generated from a heating element 42 by electricity, allowing for easy moxibustion without the use of fire. However, because it includes many electrical elements such as a battery that serves as the power source and a control circuit that controls the temperature of the heating element 43, the structure becomes complex, which can lead to disadvantages such as difficulty in providing it at an inexpensive price.

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a moxibustion device that allows for easy moxibustion without the use of fire and can be manufactured inexpensively due to its simple structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a moxibustion device comprising a bottle with a spout for storing hot water inside, and a dripping hole from which the hot water is pushed out, wherein the dripping hole has a diameter of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm.

[0008] The moxibustion device according to the present invention provides thermal stimulation by dripping hot water stored in a bottle onto the body through a dripping hole. The dripping hole is set to have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, so that the hot water pushed out from the dripping hole can be precisely dripped in small amounts onto a desired location on the body.

[0009] The dripping hole may be equipped with a guide portion that guides the hot water being pushed out so that it drips to a desired position on the body, and the guide portion may be a thread-like member that is inserted through the dripping hole and a small hole drilled near the dripping hole, with a curved portion formed between the dripping hole and the small hole.

[0010] By incorporating a guide section, it becomes possible to precisely drip hot water to the desired location.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottle may be equipped with a cover that covers its outer surface.

[0012] By adding a cover to the bottle, the heat from the hot water is less likely to be transferred to your hand when you grip the bottle, making it easier to hold. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The moxibustion device according to the present invention allows for pinpoint application of moxibustion using hot water to a desired location on the body. Furthermore, because it has a simple structure with a small number of parts, it can be offered at a low cost. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a side view of the moxibustion device according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of the moxibustion device according to the embodiment, seen from the side. [Figure 3] This figure shows the caps that make up the moxibustion device according to the embodiment, where (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a plan view. [Figure 4] This is a diagram illustrating the method of using the moxibustion device according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] The present invention is a moxibustion device that allows moxibustion to be performed using hot water. Examples of the present invention will be described below with reference to the figures. [Examples]

[0016] Figures 1 and 2 show a moxibustion device 1 according to an embodiment. The moxibustion device 1 comprises a bottle 10, a cover 20, a cap 30, and a guide part 40.

[0017] Bottle 10 stores hot water H that will leak out through a drip hole 32 formed in the cap 30, which will be described later. Bottle 10 is made of a flexible hard plastic such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and is formed with heat resistance to the extent that it will not deform due to the heat of the hot water, and strength that will deform slightly when pressed by hand. By making bottle 10 difficult to deform in this way, a large amount of hot water is prevented from being accidentally pushed out through the drip hole 32, which will be described later. Bottle 10 is provided with a pouring spout 11 for injecting hot water into it. The pouring spout 11 has a screw groove 12 on its outer surface. Furthermore, bottle 10 is provided with a cover 20 that covers its outer surface. The cover 20 is designed to prevent the heat of the hot water from being transferred to the user's hand when the user holds bottle 10 containing hot water. The cover 20 is made by molding a flexible hard plastic such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and is formed with heat resistance to the extent that it will not deform due to the heat of the hot water, and strength that will deform slightly when pressed by the user's hand. Furthermore, the cover 20 has two slits 21 facing each other, extending from the bottom surface 10a side to the shoulder portion 10b side of the bottle 10, and is divided into a first cover portion 20a and a second cover portion 20b with these two slits 21 as the boundary.

[0018] The cap 30 closes the pouring spout 11 of the bottle 10. The cap 30 is made of a hard plastic such as polyethylene or polypropylene, and can be attached to the pouring spout 11 detachably by screwing the threads 31 formed on its inner surface into the thread grooves 12 formed on the outer surface of the pouring spout 11. Furthermore, the cap 30 is provided with a drip hole 32 drilled at the tip of a projection 31 that bulges out approximately in the center of a flat surface 30a, and a small hole 33 drilled near the projection 31 through which a nylon thread 40a, which will be described later as a guide part 40, is inserted.

[0019] The dropping hole 32 is configured to drop the hot water extruded from the bottle 10 to a desired position on the body when the cap 30 is attached to the pouring spout 11. The diameter of the dropping hole 32 is preferably set within the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm so that the hot water can be dropped little by little. If it is set to a diameter smaller than 0.1 mm, it becomes difficult to leak the hot water, and if it is set to a diameter larger than 1.0 mm, it is likely that more hot water than the desired amount will be dropped.

[0020] The guide part 40 guides the hot water extruded from the dropping hole 32 of the cap 30 so that it can be dropped aiming at a desired position on the body, such as the position of the through hole. A ring-shaped nylon thread 40a that is inserted through the dropping hole 32 and the small hole 33 and whose both ends are connected is used for the guide part 40, and the part that is arranged between the dropping hole 32 and the small hole 33 and exposed to the outside is the curved part 41.

[0021] Fig. 4 shows an example of using the moxibustion device 1. First, remove the cap 30 from the pouring spout 11 of the bottle 10, pour an appropriate amount of hot water at about 60°C to 95°C from the pouring spout 11 into the bottle 10, and then attach the cap 30 to the pouring spout 11 again after finishing the pouring. If the hot water temperature is lower than 60°C, sufficient heat stimulation cannot be given, and if it is higher than 95°C, there is a risk of causing burns. To perform moxibustion using the moxibustion device 1, first, press the first cover part 20a and the second cover part 20b so as to sandwich the two slits 21. Then, while the first cover part 20a and the second cover part 20b are bent, they press the outer peripheral surface of the bottle 10, and the hot water stored in the bottle 10 is extruded from the dropping hole 32. The extruded hot water becomes a hot water droplet D and reaches the curved part 41 of the nylon thread 40a. Then, while aligning the position so that the curved part 41 comes above the desired position on the body where moxibustion is to be performed, when the first cover part 20a and the second cover part 20b are further pressed, the hot water is further extruded from the dropping hole 32 and the hot water droplet D is dropped, and moxibustion by the heat of the hot water is performed. Thus, by dropping the hot water through the nylon thread 40a as the guide part 40, moxibustion can be performed aiming at the desired position.

[0022] The moxibustion device 1 according to this embodiment comprises a bottle 10 for storing hot water and a drip hole 32 provided in the cap 30, allowing for moxibustion using the heat of the hot water by dripping it onto a desired location on the body. By performing moxibustion using the moxibustion device 1, blood circulation is promoted, and relief from pain caused by bruises, contusions, muscle fatigue, etc. can be expected. Furthermore, since the drip hole 32 is equipped with a nylon thread 40a as a guide part 40, the hot water can be aimed at a desired location on the body. In addition, since a cover 20 covers the outer surface of the bottle 10, the heat of the hot water is less noticeable when held, allowing for safe use.

[0023] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope of the claims and embodiments, and these modifications and combinations are also included within the scope of the rights.

[0024] For example, the cover 20 may be made from a flexible material such as rubber or silicone resin instead of a flexible rigid plastic, or the cover 20 may remain rigid plastic while the bottle 10 is made from rubber or silicone resin. Alternatively, at least one of the bottle 10 and the cover 20 may be made from a heat-insulating material to improve heat retention.

[0025] Alternatively, the drip hole 32 may be provided on the bottle 10 instead of the cap 30, and the pouring spout 11 of the bottle 10 may be used exclusively for pouring hot water. Or, the guide portion 40 may be replaced with an extremely fine wire made of, for example, hard plastic or metal. [Industrial applicability]

[0026] The present invention is a moxibustion device that can apply thermal stimulation using hot water, and can be used in moxibustion therapy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1. Moxibustion device 10 bottles 20 Covers 32 Dripping hole 33 small hole 40 Guide section 40a Nylon thread (thread-like material)

Claims

1. A bottle equipped with a spout for storing hot water inside, The bottle is equipped with a drip hole from which the hot water is pushed out, The aforementioned dripping hole has a diameter of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, and is used in a moxibustion device.

2. The moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein the dripping hole is provided with a guide portion that guides the hot water being pushed out so that it is dripped to a desired location on the body.

3. The moxibustion device according to claim 2, wherein the guide portion is a thread-like member inserted through the dripping hole and a small hole drilled near the dripping hole, and a curved portion is formed between the dripping hole and the small hole.

4. The moxibustion device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bottle is provided with a cover that covers the outer surface.

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