What symptom does moxibustion poison have?

Update Date: 2023-10-05 Source: Network

summary

Moxa stick contains the powder of traditional Chinese medicine. When moxibustion is used, moxa stick burns to form medicine smoke. Through the pharmacological action on acupoints or pathological parts, it can receive more significant effect than moxa stick alone. However, if it is not used properly, moxa stick will also produce certain toxic reactions to human body. Use moxa stick at home, be careful of poisoning. What's the symptom of moxibustion poisoning?

What symptom does moxibustion poison have?

1. Some patients or their family members have symptoms such as itchy throat, tears and dry mouth during moxibustion treatment. Some patients also have salivation, headache, dizziness, palpitation, chest tightness, fatigue, nausea and abdominal pain

2. Even cold sweat, vomiting and diarrhea, watery diarrhea, oliguria, or hematuria, pale and cold skin, muscle pain and other serious symptoms, individual long-term contact can appear hair loss, skin pigmentation, multiple neuritis and so on. No matter how serious the symptoms are, they are the manifestation of arsenism.

3. The problem of arsenic poisoning should be paid attention to by doctors and patients. The application should be well protected, the dosage should be limited (no more than half a bottle at a time), and it is forbidden for pregnant women and people with allergic constitution

matters needing attention

In order to prevent arsenism, we should buy qualified moxa stick with arsenic content in the safe range; When using medicine moxa stick, we must pay attention to good ventilation in the room, and choose the position that is not easy to inhale smoke, wear protective mask when necessary, open the window immediately after moxibustion for ventilation, and those who can move immediately get up and leave the environment with smoke; When using moxa stick continuously, one moxa stick should be used for each person; Pregnant women, children and allergic constitution are forbidden. Once more serious poisoning symptoms appear, they should be treated in hospital immediately.