First, the effect is different.

Electric blanket only keeps people warm, and moxibustion can regulate immune function, improve irregular menstruation and regulate meridians.

Second, the affected areas are different.

Electric blanket is used to keep the whole body warm, and moxibustion is used to stimulate the local area, so as to strengthen the metabolic capacity of local skin tissues and promote the dissipation and absorption of pathological products such as inflammation, adhesion, exudate and hematoma. It can also cause the diffusion of inhibitory substances in cerebral cortex, reduce the excitability of nervous system, and play a sedative and analgesic role; At the same time, heating can also promote the absorption of drugs.

Third, the product attributes are different.

Electric blanket is a scientific product, and moxibustion is a medical product. One is slightly equal to "external service", and the other is equal to a recovery of the body through pharmacological action from the outside to the inside, especially suitable for women with wet and cold constitution.

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