JPH0469344A - Smokeless and odorless moxa cautery composition and its formed product - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a moxa cautery composition, capable of gently acting on the skin and excluding burning smoke and malodor by mixing a moxa cautery extract and a Chinese galenical drug extract with a carbonized plant. CONSTITUTION:A smokeless and odorless moxa cautery composition is obtained by charging herbal roots and tree bark, especially moxa into a dry distillation furnace, heating the herbal roots and tree bark in a state without inflow of air, correcting the grain size of the resultant carbonized substance, adjusting the substance to fine granular and powdery particles, preparing a smokeless and odorless carbonized substance powder and mixing the aforementioned powder with a moxa extract and a Chinese galenical drug extract. A shape retaining material (e.g. methyl cellulose or PVA) is mixed in the above-mentioned composition and the obtained mixture is formed into a desired shape to provide a smokeless and odorless formed moxa cautery product.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a smokeless and odorless moxibustion composition and a molded product thereof, and aims to provide a novel moxibustion that eliminates the burning smoke and odor of moxa.

[Conventional technology]

Moxibustion is broadly divided into direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion, but no matter what type of moxibustion or moxibustion tool is used, as long as the moxa is burned, smoke and odor will be generated. Burnt smoke and odors seem to have been avoided for a long time, but especially in modern times, many people dislike smoke and the smell, complaining that the smell of matcha makes them feel sick or give them headaches. . FIG. 7 to FIG. 1O show cross-sectional views of conventional direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion. ■Figure 7 shows a common moxibustion treatment in which moxa (11), which is twisted lightly with the fingertips into a small cone shape, is attached to the moxibustion point on the skin (12), which is called direct moxibustion or scar moxibustion. This is moxibustion. ■Figure 8 shows a cylindrical roll of moxa (13), or solidified moxa with glue and cut to a fixed size, then placed on a concentric disc of laminated paper or Styrofoam pedestal (15) covered with aluminum foil. , is a form of non-marking moxibustion called indirect moxibustion with fixed adhesive. ■Figure 9 shows a shape in which a moderately compressed moxa ball (17) is inserted into the upper part of a cylindrical paper tube (16) made to a predetermined length, and the lower end is attached to the skin (12) at the treatment point. It is a traceless moxibustion (indirect moxibustion). ■Figure 10 shows a method in which spiral moxa (19) is spread on a pedestal (15) with multiple passage holes (18) for moxa components and generated heat, and a paper mat (20) is attached to the bottom of each pedestal. This moxibustion device was proposed by the present inventor in Japanese Patent Application No. 1-64159.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Substances that stimulate the sense of smell are called ``odors,'' and odors that convey a sense of pleasure are called ``fragrances,'' which are distinguished from ``smells'' that give unpleasant sensations. When moxa burns, it emits a "smell" which is the original odor of mugwort.
However, when it is carbonized, it becomes a smokeless substance that is difficult to dissolve in water and fats and oils, making it odorless. The matters that were intended to be improved by the direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion structures illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 10 but were not achieved were classified for each moxibustion method. (A) Direct moxibustion in Figure 7, indirect moxibustion in Figures 8 and 9, 1st
The moxibustion device shown in Figure 0 and all other types of moxibustion are equipped with molded moxa that produces smoke and odor, as in the past. (B) In the direct moxibustion shown in Figure 7, high-quality moxa is used to reduce skin damage, but since it is twisted and attached with the fingertips each time moxibustion is performed, it is natural that the heat generated varies. This is because it is difficult to shape moxa into a conical shape, so there is still no convenient moxibustion method in which moxa is shaped into a conical shape. (C) In the indirect moxibustion shown in Figure 8, the cellulose of moxa is intertwined in a chain, so it is difficult to make it into a fine powder. When burned, smoke and odor are diffused into the atmosphere, but the effectiveness of moxibustion remains questionable. (D) The indirect moxibustion shown in Figure 9 is based on the fact that if the pressure is too strong to form the moxa, the air flowing into the paper tube alone will not be able to combust, so it is better to reduce the pressure and increase the spaces between the moxa. Although the fading phenomenon has been overcome, it seems impossible to eliminate the bruise-like marks that turn the skin yellowish brown due to the secretion of moxa. (E) The moxibustion device shown in Figure 10 is made by punching and molding moxa into a spiral shape, but it is glued to the pedestal without being able to remove the curling phenomenon caused by combustion. . It is far from smokeless and odorless because half of its thickness protrudes above the frame to promote combustion. Moxibustion is a therapy that uses open moxa fire to stimulate the skin, so patients must endure the pain of burning themselves. In today's world, where there are many therapeutic tools that act flexibly on the skin, even moxibustion has become mainstream in favor of a gentle, sharp effect on the affected area. In addition, in houses built using new construction materials, people spend their time in rooms that are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter, giving a sense of the seasons. When moxibustion is applied, the smoke from burning moxa fills the air and the smell lingers throughout the day, as if it permeates walls and pillars.
He expressed his distaste, saying, ``It gives me the feeling of antiquity.'' Table 1 shows an example of the chemical components of moxa, and these components give off the characteristic odor of moxa. Table 1 In order to convert the odor of moxa into a modern fragrance, when an aromatic agent is infiltrated into the moxa, the aroma begins to waft from the moment the aromatic agent attaches to the moxa fibers, but when the volatile components of any fragrance are dispersed, the odor becomes odor. Because the odor also scatters, the fragrance disappears over time, and before you know it, the odor becomes like moxa again.

[3! Measures to Solve Employment Problems J In view of the above-mentioned current situation, the present invention was completed as a result of various studies.It is a composition in which charcoal of plants such as grass root bark is mixed with grass extract and Chinese herbal medicine extract. This was then appropriately molded to make it ideally flameless and odorless. That is, based on the idea that burning smoke and odors could only be eliminated by carbonizing moxa, which is the most suitable grass root bark, and chemically changing the cellulose and odor components, moxa was put into a carbonization furnace and air was removed. When heated with no inflow, 10
At temperatures above 0°C, moisture first turns into steam and scatters, producing a tar-like substance, but as the temperature gradually rises,
At 00'C, gases such as methane, carbon oxide, and hydrogen are scattered, and at 700 to 800C, ash and carbonized moxa remain. The residual carbide corresponds to 12-17% of the raw material. An example of the composition of residual carbonized moxa is shown in Table 2. Table 2 In order to optimize the calorific value of the produced carbonized moxa, the uneven particle size is corrected and the particles are made into fine powder, resulting in refined smokeless and odorless carbonized powder moxa. Therefore, since the temperature at which carbonized powder moxa is generated depends on the amount of heat generated, we compared the calorific value of carbonized powder moxa with that of a nearby heating element to provide reference material for determining the appropriate value. Charcoal (Sumibin is 6,700-7,500 (kcaU/kg)
), and the fire lasts long enough to reach high temperatures and cause burns, so it can be used by pulverizing it and reducing its firepower. Charcoal briquettes generate a calorific value of 5000-5500 (kcaQ/kg), whereas carbonized powder moxa generates a calorific value of 2500-3
Since the calorific value was 000 (kcaΩ/kg), the calorific value was 1/2 that of briquettes. When rice husk is carbonized, it generates almost the same amount of heat as moxa, so it is one of the preferred materials. Carbonized materials that generate low heat are not limited to moxa and rice husks, but common materials include pulp, dried grass root bark, millet lees,
There are sawdust, etc., and in general, natural resource plants can also be used rationally. When these carbonized materials are loaded with moxa extract, Chinese herbal medicine extract, etc., carbonized powder becomes moxa. Moxa extract etc. can be added in various forms, such as a concentrated liquid extracted from moxa etc. from water or alcohol, a dry powder itself, or an adsorption-supported product on a suitable carrier (activated carbon, diatomaceous earth). The effect of moxibustion is due to the thermal stimulation of moxa plus nutritional components, but in the carbonized powder moxa, certain pain-relieving components contained in moxa are lost, and the It has a composition of only elements. Therefore, it is necessary to administer and mix a certain leaf extract preparation from which the odor has been removed in order to satisfy the nutritional content. Naturally made kisses that remove odors include garlic, ginger, cilantro, and other plants that have the effect of warming the body.
There are loquat leaves, perilla leaves, etc.;
Suitable varieties include safflower, dokatsu, yellow oak, white star, and hot pepper, which are rich in vasodilation, blood circulation, and function-promoting properties. Although these crude drugs work effectively even if they are extracted by impregnation with alcohol alone, when multiple crude drugs are prescribed together, the effects of external use are even more enhanced. others,
The powder obtained by freeze-drying the liquid before and after the process can also be mixed and used for carbide. When molding, since it is impossible to mold using only carbonized powder moxa, a glue is used as a shape-retaining material. The adhesive is a smokeless and odorless adhesive that is suitable for practical environments, and is compatible with the quality of the carbonized moxa powder.It is harmless to the human body, has excellent adhesive properties, and burns at a low temperature. It must be satisfactory. Specifically, hydrocarbon adhesives such as methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl, cellulose, and polyvinyl alcohol are used. The fibers of moxa are intertwined with each other in a chain, forming a spherical shape. Even if you use this moxa and mold it into a specified shape, the difference in the basis weight will appear as a temperature difference, but since carbonized powder moxa is a fine powder, it is easier to process than a fibrous one. This allows large quantities of molded products of the same shape and weight to be produced. [Action] Moxibustion is a therapy that effectively utilizes the heat of combustion from moxa. Since carbonized powder moxa rationally utilizes the heat generated by the activated charcoal fire, it not only manifests a unique effect as the difference between the former combustion and the latter charcoal fire is expressed by the time difference in how long the fire lasts. Its use as smokeless and odorless can be said to be a treatment that responds immediately to the era of anti-smoking and anti-smoking policies. In contrast to the trajectory of the thermal graph generated by the conventional indirect moxibustion shown in Fig. 9, which has a reputation for generating a mild amount of heat, the amount of heat generated by the carbonized powder moxa shown in Fig. 3 of the present invention is at the peak. The curve clearly shows that the temperature persists while maintaining a constant temperature in the vicinity. This is the graph shown in Figure 6. As shown by this curve, if the temperature remains around 50°C for 2 minutes, it means that the appropriate temperature is being maintained. The heat generated by the combustion of objects becomes sharp and approaching, and the amount of heat emitted by the charcoal fire is transmitted through the gaps in the air, so the curve shown on the graph alone is not sufficient. There seems to be an undiagnosable internal difference between the two, and even if they appear to be at the same temperature, one will cause damage to the skin, while the other will cause red spots. In Chinese medicine, it is said that diseases can be caused by excess or deficiency of energy, and when an illness occurs, the meridians are disturbed and important acupuncture points react abnormally. is expected to appear. When moxibustion is applied to the modulated area using the moxibustion device shown in Figures 5 and 10, the internal organs respond to the heat stimulation and signs of modulation appear, but there are slight differences between moxa and carbonized powder moxa. It is clear from Table 3 that Table 3 in the margin below □□□ - From many crude drugs, Xun medicine (Shiyakuyaku), Danggui (Doki)
If we select four types of herbal medicines (herbal medicines that are the main ingredients of Chinese herbal medicines prescribed for coldness and pain): In addition to this action, the interaction of drugs produces pharmacological effects without taking into account antagonistic action.When the extract preparation from which the odor of these four drugs has been removed is impregnated into carbonized powder moxa, it becomes smokeless and odorless. Since this is herbal medicine moxibustion, for example, if melt moxibustion (Fig. 5) using carbonized powder moxa is applied to the key point of moxibustion called ``Yuketsu'' on the back where diseases of internal organs react, heat will be generated. Because stimulation and herbal medicine ingredients act on the nervous system through acupuncture points,
Not only does it have a therapeutic effect that is different from simple moxibustion, but the warmth it exerts on the treatment point and the entire surrounding area promotes blood circulation.

[Example 1] The moxibustion molded product of the present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the conventional direct flame moxa illustrated in Figure 7, rice grains are twisted into any size for moxibustion, but with carbonized powder moxa,
A conical shape with a shortened bottom diameter can be easily formed to reduce skin damage. Figure 1 shows a concentric paper sheet (1) with a passage hole (2) in the center, coated with a rewetting adhesive layer (4), and covered with carbonized cone moxa (
By adhering 3), not only can moxibustion be easily administered, but it can also help prevent skin damage. From the second stage onwards, moxibustion can be simply used by simply placing a single moxa cone (3) on top of the remaining ashes with the paper sheet still attached. The shape of the conical and hemispherical carbonized powder moxa (3) shown in Figure 2 is more desirable than the indirect moxibustion moxa in which the paper-wrapped cylindrical moxa (3) is simply placed upright on a stand or seat as shown in Figure 8. . This is shaped into a hollow pedestal (5) with a passage hole (2) in the center.
) on the slightly low depression. Sharpening the tip of the carbonized powder-forming moxa (3) makes it easier to ignite, and if it is short and stubby, the time to feel heat is shortened. Also, the size of the passage hole (2) that was drilled to match the bottom area of the moxa. A gap at the bottom! If the volume of 2 (6) is proportional, the appropriate temperature will be administered to the skin, eliminating concerns about damage to the treatment point. Figures 3 and 4 show a conical moxa (3) made of carbonized powder that can be inserted into a paper tube base (7). If combustion support is insufficient even if you increase the area that receives air inside the paper cylinder where the air supply is limited, then the idea is that the air flowing through the gaps in the carbonized powder moxa will have a combustion support effect. Carbide cone moxa (3) for air circulation groove (8)
The solution was found by installing them at multiple locations along the outer periphery. In addition, as shown in Figure 3, if a protrusion (9) is provided inside the cylinder of the paper tube base (7), the formed carbonized conical moxa (3) will be able to administer heat while being fixed in place. become. The firepower of burning moxa is a stinging, stimulating heat, whereas the radiant heat from 5-carbonization appears as a slowly continuing heat, so the amount of heat is suitable for moxibustion as a modulation effect. Figure 5 shows a moxibustion device with the same pedestal (15) as in Figure 1O covered with carbonized spiral moxa (10) whose width is gradually narrowed.If carbonized powder moxa is used, Figure 5 shows that To,
It has been found that even if the material is made thinner and narrower, it still delivers sufficient heat, making it a useful tool for moxibustion. When ordinary moxa is used, about 25% of the moxa settles or flows out during the plate-forming process to form spiral moxa (19). In addition, in the punching process, approximately 50% of the remaining material must be sent to the reprocessing process, but the carbonized spiral moxa (10) using the carbonized powder of the present invention is used as a raw material in the mechanical molding stage. A yield of 1 is good with only loss. The ordinary spiral moxa (19) laid in the pedestal groove (21) protrudes above the frame of the pedestal groove to maintain combustion as shown in Figure 10, but the carbonized spiral moxa made of carbonized powder (
In 10), not only does it fit within the groove frame, but even if the width is narrowed, an appropriate amount of heat is ensured and the fading phenomenon is eliminated. [Effects of the Invention] The smokeless and odorless moxibustion composition of the present invention and the moxibustion of various shapes obtained by using molded products thereof enable space moxibustion using the smokeless and odorless carbonized powder moxa, which is responsive to the era of smokeless and unpleasant odor. In addition, the small pieces are lightweight, easy to carry, and can be used as an optimal therapy for easy moxibustion. In the summer, if you wear light clothes in a fully air-conditioned office, your whole body will feel cold, and when you go out, you will feel the heat. If you are repeatedly exposed to hot and cold temperatures over a given period of time, your whole body will be affected by stiff shoulders and lower back pain, and you will feel pain at fixed points on your skin. Even if such symptoms occur,
If smokeless and odorless carbonized powder moxa is used, moxibustion can be applied freely to tender points anywhere while keeping the room clean, leading to early healing. It is clear that the moxibustion that is recombined has a gentler effect on the skin than moxibustion that is administered while burning moxa, and if the heat duration of Sou lasts longer than that of some other moxibustion companies, the effect of 1 So is more effective. It is also clear that this appears as a time difference. Carbonized powder moxa is molded into a shape that suits the purpose, so moxibustion in a shape that burns quickly is used when administering moxibustion in a timely manner, and moxibustion that maintains heat when there is time is available. In addition, it is possible to select the herbal moxibustion suitable for the disease symptoms from the herbal moxibustion of carbonized powder moxa, which has a wider range of application by impregnating natural elements such as garlic and ginger, herbal medicine, or a combination of herbal medicines. This made it possible to offer a wide variety of products.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 5 show the flameless and odorless moxibustion product of the present invention, FIGS. 1.2 and 3.5 are central sectional views, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a time-temperature graph during moxibustion combustion. Figures 7 to IO are center sectional views showing conventional direct or indirect moxibustion. Figure 1I is a diagram showing the medicinal effects of crude drugs. (1) Paper sheet (2) (18) Passing hole (3
) Carbonized conical moxa (4) Rewetting adhesive layer (5) Central pedestal (6) Void cavity (7) Paper cylinder pedestal
(8) Air circulation groove (9) Projection (10) Carbonized spiral moxa (15) Above the pedestal

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A smokeless and odorless moxibustion composition prepared by mixing charcoal of plants such as root bark, grass extract, and Chinese herbal medicine extract. 2. A smokeless and odorless moxibustion molded product made by mixing a mixture of charred plant material such as root bark, grass extract, and herbal medicine extract with a shape-retaining material and molding it into a predetermined shape.