How to extinguish moxa sticks

How to extinguish moxa sticks

In the past 10 days, the use of moxibustion and moxa sticks has become a hot topic on major social platforms and health forums. Many netizens have shared their experiences with moxibustion, but some have questions about how to extinguish moxa sticks correctly. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet to introduce in detail the correct method of extinguishing moxa sticks, and provide structured data for reference.

1. The importance of extinguishing moxa sticks

Moxibustion, as a traditional Chinese medicine method, has been favored by more and more people in recent years. However, moxa sticks may be a safety hazard if they are not extinguished properly after use. Among recent social hot spots, there have been reports of multiple small fires caused by incomplete extinguishment of moxa sticks. Therefore, it is important to master the correct method of extinguishing.

2. The hotly discussed method of extinguishing moxa sticks on the Internet

Through discussions and analysis on major platforms (such as Weibo, Zhihu, Xiaohongshu, etc.), we have compiled the following most common methods of extinguishing moxa sticks:

3. Best practices recommended by experts

Combining the latest sharings from TCM experts on Douyin and Bilibili, we have summarized the following steps for safely extinguishing moxa sticks:

1.Prepare in advance: Prepare a glass of water or a special fire extinguisher before use.

2.completely extinguished: Make sure the moxa stick is completely extinguished without leaving any sparks.

3.Check and confirm: Wait 2-3 minutes after extinguishing to confirm that there is no possibility of re-ignition.

4.Properly handle: Put the extinguished moxa stick into a metal container and keep away from flammable materials.

4. Common mistakes and precautions

According to the warning information recently issued by the fire department, the following misunderstandings about extinguishing moxa sticks require special attention:

5. Sharing of innovative methods by netizens

On Xiaohongshu, some netizens shared a creative method of using a red wine stopper to extinguish a moxa stick: insert the burning end into the red wine stopper to isolate the air. This method has tens of thousands of likes, but experts say you need to make sure the plug is fully insulated.

Under the health topic on Weibo, some users also recommended using double-layered metal tea cans as fire extinguishing containers, which are safe and reusable. This suggestion has been forwarded and recognized by many TCM influencers.

6. Safe storage recommendations

If you want to keep the moxa sticks after they are extinguished, you should pay attention to:

1.Cool completely: Wait at least 30 minutes

2.dry environment: Prevent moisture

3.Store separately: Keep away from other flammable items

7. Recommended products

E-commerce platform data in the past week shows that the sales of the following moxa stick extinguishing auxiliary tools have increased significantly:

Through the above content, we have comprehensively introduced various methods and precautions for extinguishing moxa sticks. I hope this article can help you practice moxibustion safely and avoid potential dangers. Remember, safety always comes first and don’t penny wise and pound foolish.