Moxa is an indispensable and important material in moxibustion, and its quality directly affects the effect of moxibustion. So, how to distinguish the good from the bad of mugwort?The following is elaborated from the following aspects.
1.Color.
The color of high-quality moxa should be golden yellow or light yellow, while low-quality moxa wool shows a darker color, such as dark yellow, earthy yellow, etc. This is because high-quality moxa wool selects the freshest part of the mugwort leaves, while low-quality mugwort selects the older parts of the mugwort leaves with a rougher texture.
2.Flavor.
The taste of high-quality moxa wool should be fragrant and elegant, while low-quality moxa wool has a strong pungent taste and even a little pungent. This is because high-quality moxa wool is screened and purified multiple times during the production process, while low-quality moxa wool may not have undergone these treatments.
3.Fineness.
The fineness of high-quality moxa wool should be relatively delicate, without obvious impurities and particles, while low-quality moxa wool should be coarse, with obvious particles and impurities. This is because high-quality moxa wool is crushed and screened multiple times during the production process, while low-quality moxa wool may not have undergone these treatments.
4.Combustion characteristics.
High-quality moxa wool is stable and the heat is uniform when burning, while low-quality moxa wool is unstable and the heat is uneven. This is because the composition of high-quality moxa is relatively pure and the combustion is relatively stable, while the inferior moxa contains more impurities and burns unsteadily.
5.Origin: The origin of high-quality moxa wool should be a regular large manufacturer or brand, while low-quality moxa wool may come from some small workshops or illegal manufacturers. This is because regular large manufacturers or brands have stricter raw material screening and production process control, which can ensure the quality and safety of products.
To sum up, choosing a high-quality moxa wool needs to be considered from many aspects such as color, taste, fineness, combustion characteristics and origin. Only by choosing high-quality moxa can the effect and safety of moxibustion be guaranteed.