[Source: Attitude Texas] Wax therapy is a unique and traditional auxiliary method in my country. Wax therapy refers to an auxiliary method that heats and melts beeswax as a conductor of warm heat and transfers heat into the body to achieve the purpose of preventing and treating d

[Source: Attitude Texas]

Wax therapy is a unique and traditional auxiliary method in my country. Wax therapy refers to heating and melting beeswax as a conductor of warm heat to transfer heat into the body to achieve the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. method. It has the effects of warming the meridians, relaxing muscles and relieving pain, reducing swelling and dissipating blood stasis, and has a good auxiliary effect on various diseases. Ancient medical books record the use of beeswax to assist boils, lupus, and soften veins and wounds. Let's follow the editor to take a look at the functions and effects of wax therapy, as well as the operating procedures and precautions of wax therapy!

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The role and efficacy of wax therapy

1, warming and anti-inflammatory role: Because wax has a relatively large heat absorption coefficient, it can maintain heat for a long time after topical application, and can produce a warming effect on the local area, leading to local inflammation. Dissipate, promote local blood circulation, accelerate the absorption of local inflammatory substances, so it has an anti-inflammatory effect;

2. Eliminate swelling: wax therapy can relieve local adhesions, soften scars, and is also effective in eliminating local swelling;

3. Promote healing: wax in Active ingredients, such as some ingredients in wind wax, can promote the repair and healing of local epithelium, so they are useful in assisting superficial skin wounds and ulcers and promoting healing.

Wax therapy has a long history, and the method of use is not complicated. Therefore, wax therapy can be used as an auxiliary for many chronic diseases, such as chronic arthritis, muscle injuries, and wounds. As long as the method is appropriate, it is generally safe.

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Wax therapy operating procedures and precautions

Wax therapy principle

Because paraffin wax has a low melting point from solid to liquid, large heat capacity, small thermal conductivity, slow heat dissipation, and good softness, adhesion and plasticity after heating, it has a relatively Strong and long-lasting warming effect. When clinically assisting, directly contacting the wax cake (membrane) with the conductive surface of the skin can promote blood circulation, dissipate inflammation, reduce swelling and relieve pain, relieve muscle spasm, reduce the tension of fibrous tissue and increase its elasticity, soften scars, and loosen adhesions.

Precautions

1. When assisting children, special attention should be paid to the fact that children are uncooperative and have delicate skin that is prone to burns. Therefore, the assistive temperature should be slightly lower than that of adults.

2. If the skin of the auxiliary area is broken, you can cover it with a layer of Vaseline gauze. If there are local ulcers or wounds, they should first be washed with potassium permanganate solution and covered with a thin wax film.

3. Accurately grasp the temperature of the wax. The wax pad should be based on the temperature of the surface it contacts the skin. The wax pad should be applied evenly and quickly, otherwise it will easily flow out and burn the skin or damage clothes; if the patient feels pain during assistance, the wax pad should be applied immediately. examine. When doing wax treatment, you must explain it clearly to the patient first. When you immerse yourself in the wax liquid again, you must not exceed the edge of the first layer of wax film to avoid burning the skin.

4. The wax pad will harden after cooling. It should be handled with care to avoid collision or forced folding to avoid cracking of the wax pad. After heating, wipe off the moisture on the surface of the wax pad before assisting.

5. During the course of treatment, attention must be paid to observing and asking the patient about the skin condition of the auxiliary part. If a rash is found, the operation should be stopped immediately. The reason is mostly due to impure or deterioration of the wax (such as oxidation caused by high temperature); there are also people who are allergic to tape (or oil cloth) and should be dealt with as appropriate.

Doctor profile

Zou Yu

Traditional Chinese medicine physician in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is good at acupuncture, floating needle , massage and other treatments for cervical and lumbar disc herniation, sciatica , knee joint pain, stroke sequelae , facial paralysis, insomnia, headache and Asia. Health conditioning.

Source: Dezhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Editor: Jiang Yuru

Review: Ruan Xian

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