Is the smoke produced by moxibustion harmful?

Moxibustion

is a treatment method that stimulates local acupoints by lighting moxa pillars. A small amount of smoke is inhaled, which is generally harmless to the body. However, after burning moxa pillars, aromatic hydrocarbons may be produced, and the smoke contains a large amount of PM2.5 toxins. If inhaled too much, it may damage the respiratory tract

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