In general moxa smoke is harmless to the human body, but it can be harmful if inhaled over a long period of time.
Basic research has found that in general moxa smoke is harmless to the organism and also has some benefits. Studies have shown that moxa smoke has broad-spectrum antibacterial, antiviral, and asthma-alleviating effects.
Experiments have shown that mugwort smoke has a significant inhibitory effect on common purulent bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus alkali-producing bacteria). When burning moxa, the volatile oil of moxa leaves will be volatilized with the smoke and enter into the respiratory tract, clinically using moxa leaves volatile oil spray or moxa leaves volatile oil wetting inhalation method for the treatment of asthma, with good efficacy.
However, it should be noted that the smoke emitted during the process of burning moxa has a complex composition, which contains aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons and similar compounds and their oxides, long-term inhalation has certain side effects. And some people may also experience allergic symptoms.
Moxibustion needs to be operated by a doctor, please do not operate by yourself, so as not to operate improperly and lead to adverse consequences.