Patent ID: 6533777
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A moxa cauterizing device comprising a moxa cauterizing can(1) in the form of a cylinder, made of clay and coated with far infrared ray emitting ceramic films(1a) on the inner and outer surfaces; a support(2) having a magnetism, formed with a circular groove(2a) for detachably engaging with the underside of the moxa cauterizing can(1) and formed with an inner bore(2b) for communicating with the inside of the moxa cauterizing can(1), the support being placed on an affected part of a patient in application; a magnet(3) mounted at a location of the outer circumference of the support(2) for forming a magnetic field; a moxa cauterizing plate(4) provided inside the moxa cauterizing can(1) in a vertically movable manner and formed with a plurality of ventilating holes(4a), the moxa cauterizing plate receiving a moxa sinker A on its top surface; and an elevation controlling means(5) connected to the top end of a connecting rod(4b) for raising and lowering the moxa cauterizing plate(4), the connecting rod being vertically attached at a position of the perimeter of the moxa cauterizing plate.