Can Pregnant Women Be Exposed to the Smoke of Moxa? Is It Harmful?
For pregnant women, there are many things to pay attention to after becoming pregnant. Besides daily diet, many behaviors in life are also prohibited, such as strenuous exercise, drinking, smoking, etc. Generally speaking, it is not recommended for pregnant women to undergo moxibustion, and they should even avoid the smell of moxibustion as much as possible, because the smell of moxibustion is quite pungent, and long-term exposure can easily have a negative impact on pregnant women.
Moxa leaves mainly have the effect of warming the meridians and dispelling coldness, and generally speaking, their smoke does not have a significant impact on pregnant women. Depending on the situation, pregnant women generally do not need to frequently smell this smoke, and it does not provide any special benefit to pregnant women. However, occasionally, there is no major impact. Pregnant women can smell the scent of moxibustion, but they should not do it frequently. Moreover, when pregnant women use moxa sticks, they must use good quality moxa sticks that have passed quality control. Nowadays, there are fake moxa sticks on the market, and the smoke emitted during combustion can be harmful to pregnant women. Therefore, it is not necessary for pregnant women to undergo moxibustion, and the key is to avoid the smoke of fake moxa sticks as much as possible.
The smoke emitted during the combustion of high-quality moxa sticks is not harmful to pregnant women and can even have the effect of stabilizing the fetus. The smoke of moxa can also purify the air and play a role in sterilization and bacteriostasis. Scientific experiments have proven that the smoke of moxa can kill and inhibit bacteria such as pneumococcus, influenza bacillus, Escherichia coli, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The smoke emitted after the combustion of moxa leaves can kill up to 70% of the bacteria in the air. Pregnant women should remember that they should not be exposed to the smoke of moxa for a long time just because it has certain benefits. While the smoke of moxa contains substances beneficial to the human body, it also contains components that may have adverse effects on the human body if exposed to them for a long time. Therefore, it is important to avoid smelling the scent of moxibustion for a long time.
Moxibustion has many benefits, including dispelling coldness, stabilizing the fetus, and treating cervical spondylosis. However, moxibustion also has its drawbacks. The most unpleasant aspect of moxibustion is the pungent smoke, which can be particularly irritating. For pregnant women, the harm is even more obvious, similar to the harm caused by passive smoking in daily life.
