Abstract
The present invention provides an interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus comprising silicate-based ceramic materials containing tourmaline, said apparatus comprising a cylindrical bottle body (101) and different functional heads for different purposes. A top open end of said cylindrical bottle body is configured with a screw-type bottleneck (103) for connecting different functional heads according to different needs of the user. The present apparatus takes advantages of the far infrared ray, microcurrent and negative ions matching human bioelectricity which are emitted and transmitted by the silicate-based ceramic materials containing tourmaline, in association with the addition of liquids of different temperatures as massage medium, to allow suitable temperature adjustment of the user. Massage medium being functionalized by the tourmaline-containing ceramics can also be beneficial to human body. In combination with different functional heads and auxiliary materials, the present apparatus becomes a personalized and specialized apparatus for massage and auxiliary health care.
Claims
1. An interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus made of silicate-based ceramic materials containing tourmaline, the apparatus comprising a cylindrical bottle body and a functional head, wherein: a top end of said cylindrical bottle body is configured with a screw-type bottleneck to connect with said functional head; said functional head comprises one or more micropores configured for exudation of liquid medium negatively ionized from an inner cavity of the cylindrical bottle body or for spraying or as a ventilation channel for moxibustion; and said silicate-based ceramic materials containing tourmaline are capable of emitting and transmitting far infrared rays, microcurrent and negative ions at a certain temperature, where the microcurrent matches human bioelectricity.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is screwed down towards the screw-type bottleneck.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein one side of a cylindrical wall of said cylindrical bottle body is configured with a protruding wing.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is pen-shaped, the pen-shaped functional head comprising a tip, and the one or more micropores being located at the tip, such that the apparatus is configured to be an acupuncture massage pen.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is bullet-shaped, such that said apparatus is configured to be a blunt-end pressure massager.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is configured to be a press-type spraying device, the press-type spraying device comprising a nozzle, a pressing valved, a sucker extended from the nozzle to an inner cavity of said cylindrical bottle body.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is configured to be a cylindrical moxibustion combustor with an arch-shaped head.
8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the cylindrical moxibustion combustor comprises one or more foot pads.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is U-shaped.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said functional head is comb-shaped such that the apparatus is configured to be a comb.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating main body structure of the interconnetable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus of the present invention.
(2) FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a functional head after which connects with the main body of the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus to serve as an acupuncture massage pen in thermal therapy according to an embodiment of the present invention.
(3) FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a functional head and after which connects with the main body of the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus to serve as an dilution vessel for homeopathy and as blunt-end pressure massager in thermal therapy according to an embodiment of the present invention.
(4) FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a functional head and after which connects with the main body of multipurpose health care apparatus to serve as a high-content negative ion-containing water sprayer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
(5) FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a cylindrical and arch-shaped functional head and after which connects with the main body of the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus to serve as a moxibustion apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
(6) FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a functional head and after which connects with the main body of the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus to serve as a knocking massager in thermal therapy according to an embodiment of the present invention.
(7) FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a functional head and after which connects with the main body of the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus to serve as a comb for carding meridian points according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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(8) The present invention relates to an interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus, which has the properties of emitting and transmitting far infrared ray, serves as a generator of microcurrent and negative ions which match human bioelectricity (0.06 mA), and is also capable of transducing heat to meridian system and acupuncture points in order to serve as an auxiliary device for unblocking meridian system. In some embodiments (FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7), the present invention is shown to have multi-functions of thermal therapy with needling, pounding, rubbing, pressing, knocking of acupuncture points of meridian system; scraping therapy, such as scraping lymph gland and vena; rubbing face and neck for beautification and dredging lymph. Other embodiment (FIG. 5) is a moxibustion apparatus which has directional and specific distance design and capable of emitting and transmitting far infrared thermal radiation. Another embodiment (FIG. 4) is a high-content negative ion water sprayer. Yet another embodiment (FIG. 3) is an apparatus for thermal therapy which can be portable and placed in bosom in winter as thermos. Further embodiment (FIG. 3) provides that the present invention can also be used as masturbation device for women and dilution vessel in homeopathy.
(9) In one embodiment, before connecting with different functional heads, hot water or liquid is added into the main body of the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus (the cavity of the bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1), followed by connecting the top open end of the main body with different functional heads (as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 6, 7) and screwing down the functional head towards a top open end which is a screw-type bottleneck until the functional head tightly closes the top open end of the main body of the apparatus. After that, the apparatus is shaken vertically or along the same axis of the bottle body, making the heat from the hot water or liquid rapidly and evenly distributed throughout the entire apparatus. Far infrared emission from the apparatus is activated by the temperature change and vigorous vibration of the water or liquid in the cavity of the main body of the apparatus. Under the effects of the far infrared radiation and bumping force induced by the vigorous vibration of water, the molecular group of hot water is restructured and thereby forming smaller water molecular groups. Meanwhile, under thermo-electric effect and piezoelectric effect, more microcurrents are generated, which results in a stronger negative ion effect in water. Different functional heads are designed with micropores according to functional needs, where the micropores which are narrow inside and broad outside have a rubber stopper and cover in order to make the present apparatus serve as a portable thermal bottle and to prevent water from spilling out when shaking before use. Slow exudation of far infrared irradiated and negatively ionized water, liquid of traditional Chinese medicine or Dieda Wine inside the apparatus can act as a medium for pressing skin in thermal therapy. Firstly, the medium has lubrication effect. Secondly, the medium can enhance surface moisture content of the healthcare apparatus and further stimulate the generation of far infrared ray, microcurrent and negative ions in the presence of the pressure exerted during massage. Thirdly, the medium can enable direct penetration of active ingredient from the liquid of traditional Chinese medicine or the liquid itself with high content of negative ions via meridian points to human body. In addition, the heat from the wall of the bottle of the healthcare apparatus together with thermal radiation of the far infrared ray increases the surface temperature of the apparatus. The heat from the surface of the apparatus can thereby be transmitted subcutaneously to muscles, making capillary blood vessels and lymph vessels dilate. Body fluid and molecular groups in blood can be dissociated into smaller molecules under thermal radiation of the far infrared ray, so as to improve blood circulation. Under assistance by external pressure from different massage techniques as above mentioned by applying the healthcare apparatus of the present invention, the waste accumulated in systemic circulation system will be discharged, so as to dredge meridian system and ameliorate or eliminate conditions.
(10) FIG. 1 shows the basic structure of the present multi-purpose healthcare apparatus. The cylindrical bottle body is the container of main body of the healthcare apparatus which is configured with a screw-type bottleneck 103 at a top open end for connecting with different functional heads (FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). After adding hot/cold water into the inner cavity of the cylindrical bottle body, the top open end of the cylindrical bottle body is connected with different functional heads (FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7) and screw down the functional head corresponding to the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top end of the cylindrical bottle body tightly. The apparatus is then vigorously shaken in vertical direction to increase friction of the water inside the inner cavity with the inner wall of the bottle body, generating more water sprays and breaking water into smaller molecules. The cylindrical bottle body 101 in FIG. 1 is further configured with a protruding skirt wing 102 for use in scraping therapy including but not limited to scraping meridian system and scraping lymph and for preventing the present healthcare apparatus from rolling and for making it to stand still in upright position. The remaining cylindrical bottle wall surface can be used for rubbing face and neck. When the present healthcare apparatus is used for massage, the heat and thermal radiation of far infrared ray can be transmitted into meridian system and acupuncture points through the bottle wall.
(11) FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of which the present invention is used as acupuncture massage pen in thermal therapy. The tip of the functional head is designed with a micropore 203. Before the pen-shaped functional head 201 is connected with the cylindrical bottle body of the present apparatus through an inner thread 202 of the functional head, hot water or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine is added into the cavity of the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1). After closing the top end of the cylindrical bottle body by moving the inner thread of the functional head along the screw-type bottleneck of the cylindrical bottle body, the bottle is vertically shaken to stimulate emission and transmission of far infrared ray, microcurrents and negative ions matching human bioelectricity. When the pen tip is being pressed on and slides on acupuncture points, it induces exudation of negatively ionized hot water or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine and transmits weak electrostatic current (0.06 mA) matching human bioelectricity; minerals and trace element such as magnesium, sodium, iron, manganese, lithium, aluminum, boron, silicon, fluorine, hydrogen and oxygen, which are beneficial to human health, together with the induced exudation of negatively ionized hot water or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine, will penetrate into meridian points and conduct ion exchange and information exchange through meridian system. Therefore, human meridian point is the best window for receiving energy from outside, which can save effort and lead to better result.
(12) FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the present cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) being added with a ready-to-dilute medication, hot water or other massage medium used in homeopathy (such as fragrant oil, Dieda Wine, liquid of traditional Chinese medicine or honey egg white water). The front end of a bullet-shaped functional head 301 is configured with two micropores 302 which can regulate the volume of water flow by press pressure, where the micropores which are narrow inside while are broad outside have a rubber stopper and cover in order to enable the present apparatus as a portable thermal bottle and to prevent water from spilling out during shaking before use. It can be used for multiple purposes and accomplish multiple effects of healthcare and physical therapy, including but not limited to:
(13) 1. As a dilution vessel in homeopathy: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with the ready-to-dilute medication used in homeopathy with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down for about 200 times, the liquid in the bottle is poured out until only one unit volume of liquid remains in the bottle. 100 unit volume of alcohol is then added into the bottle followed by vigorous shaking vertically for 200 times to form a first diluent, i.e. 1K or 1CK diluent. The above process is repeated to prepare 2K and 3K diluents. This is suitable for domestic application and for personal preparation of some simple and commonly-used homeopathy medications.
(14) 2. As a generator for healthy drinking water with high wave energy: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with hot water with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down, hot water in the bottle is rapidly being negatively ionized and the molecular groups thereof are broken down and rearranged. This can rapidly remove odors from water and make it smooth in taste with ionic energy.
(15) 3. Being portable and placed in bosom as thermos in winter time: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with hot water with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down, also by taking advantage of the present invention which is capable of emitting and transmitting far infrared ray with the same wave length as that of human body, a radiation resonance is therefore generated such that when it can be placed in bosom, the feeling of heat is not limited to the body part which is in contact with the bottle surface. When the hot water is cooled down to suitable temperature, the water becomes the healthy drinking water with high wave energy as in the foregoing example suitable for direct drinking, and then be replaced by a new round of hot water, which does not waste the water and is convenient.
(16) 4. As an apparatus for initial stage or slight hemorrhoids prolapse in thermal therapy: haemorrhoids refers to soft vena groups formed by extending and bending of venae plexus below terminal mucosa of rectum and anal canal skin; hemorrhoids prolapse is mainly composed of extended vena, spongy tissue and mesenchyme of connective tissue. When vena extends and bends, blood vessel wall becomes thinner, outer membrane and middle lamella shrink, elastic tissue becomes less elastic. Thrombus may be formed inside the vena, and blood clot may also be formed outside the vena. For the time being, by removing the rubber stopper and cover of the micropores 302 at the functional head 301, it allows negatively ionized hot water to flow out through the bottle wall from the cavity of the bottle. The functional head 301 is turned upside down, and then the bottle connected with the functional head is clamped firmly between buttocks, and the negatively ionized hot water continues to flow out and moisten the area of hemorrhoids prolapse. With the emission and transmission of far infrared thermal radiation from the bottle matching the wavelength of the far infrared ray generated by human body, it results in radiation resonance. Heat transmitted through the bottle wall and along with the effluent hot water will penetrate subcutaneously in 3-5 cm deep under the skin, making water molecules in cells to generate resonance and internal energy which can be absorbed by human body, thereby dilating the artery and increasing blood circulation. Under the effect of far infrared ray, large and aging molecular groups in body fluid and blood become smaller molecule groups, which results in smaller resistance to blood flow. In addition, contaminants (e.g. CO2, SO2, CL2, etc.) on the surface of water molecule groups are eliminated, blood cholesterol level in blood vessels is thereby decreased, leading to reduction in blood viscosity, blood flow quicken, capillaries extend, so as to naturally unblock the channel of microcirculation, gradually relieve and reduce hemorrhoids prolapse.
(17) 5. Used as a blunt-end pressure massager in thermal therapy: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until it closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, the present apparatus becomes an apparatus used in thermal therapy, i.e. blunt-end pressure massager in thermal therapy. It can replace finger, tip of the elbow, or first back for pounding, rubbing, pressing and knocking meridian system. This is suitable for use as original point therapy to replace the therapy which relies on finger force to search for pain spots and presses on those pain spots, especially suitable for most women or for whom are insufficient in finger force. This can also prevent the practitioner from finger joint sprain caused by long-term forceful pressing and rubbing. Except the typical use in massage, by further removing the rubber stopper and cover of the micropores 302 which covers the functional head (FIG. 3), the negatively ionized fragrant oil, Dieda Wine or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine as massage medium can be exuded through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, thereby conducting ion exchange and information exchange through meridian system.
(18) 6. Used in scraping therapy, for scraping lymph gland and vena: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until it closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, the present apparatus becomes an apparatus used in thermal therapy, i.e. an apparatus for scraping therapy, scraping lymph gland and vena. The protruding skirt wing 102 of the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) can be used to scrape on lymph gland or vena. The negatively ionized fragrant oil, Dieda Wine or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine as massage medium can be exuded through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, thereby conducting ion exchange through meridian system. Thus, this can lead to unblocking meridian system, attaining the positive effects of dredging lymph and activating body and skin.
(19) 7. Used for rubbing face and neck: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until it closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, the present apparatus becomes an apparatus for skincare in thermal therapy. In this example, the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) can be used to rub face and neck. Through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, the negatively ionized fragrant oil, Dieda Wine or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine as massage medium is exuded from the micropores to conduct ion exchange via meridian system. Tourmaline-containing products have the positive effects on skincare and skin whitening due to the properties of tourmaline, which can make the skin becomes smoother, eliminate freckle and aestates, make the skin softer and more elastic. It can also facilitate unblocking of meridian system, revitalizing and tightening the skin.
(20) 8. Used for rubbing abdomen in thermal therapy, which facilitates peristalsis and curing of constipation: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until it closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down, the protruding skirt wing (skirt wing 102 shown in FIG. 1) of cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) can be used to scrape on abdomen regularly from top to bottom and from one side to the other; or to scrape abdomen clockwise by centering on belly button. Through the two micropores 302 on the front which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, the negatively ionized hot water, fragrant oil, or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine as massage medium can be exuded from the micropores to conduct ion exchange via meridian system. This can effectively relieve mental stress, improve sleep and eliminate fatigue.
(21) 9. Used for rubbing hypogastrium in thermal therapy, which can relieve menstrual pain: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until it closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down, the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) can be used to rub hypogastrium in thermal therapy. Through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, the negatively ionized hot water, fragrant oil, or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine as massage medium under negative ionization can be exuded from the micropores to conduct ion exchange through meridian system. Since tourmaline-based ceramics has the positive effects on pain relief and anti-inflammation, together with the positive effects of the heat and the far infrared thermal radiation transmitted from the bottle wall surface of the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1), it makes the present apparatus an ideal healthcare apparatus for relieving menstrual pain.
(22) 10. Used for treating muscle spasm, convulsion, stiff neck, persistent hiccups caused by diaphragm spasm in thermal therapy: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down, the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) can be used to rub the body parts with spasm, convulsion or stiff neck. Through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, the negatively ionized hot water, fragrant oil, or liquid of traditional Chinese medicine as massage medium can be exuded from the micropores to conduct ion exchange through meridian system. This can effectively relieve back pain, muscular soreness, convulsion, foot cramp, stiff neck, and persistent hiccups caused by diaphragm spasm.
(23) 11. As a masturbation device for women: By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with pre-heated massage medium at body temperature with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down. Through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate the volume of water flow by pressing, honey egg white, warm fragrant oil analogous to prostatic fluid and semen as massage medium which are negatively ionized can be exuded from the micropores to conduct ion exchange and information exchange through the most sensitive nerve endings. Firstly, the apparatus looks like a male penis after connecting the functional head 301 (FIG. 3) with the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1). Secondly, because the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus is capable of emitting and transmitting microcurrent matching human bioelectricity, there can be an exchange of bioelectricity during eye closure when the apparatus slightly touches the most sensitive part of human body. Thirdly, the bottle wall surface of the apparatus can be adjusted to body temperature, leading to the user's imagination that she is in a sexual contact with opposite sex. Fourthly, the apparatus can be directly added with warm honey egg white, or warm water with fragrant oil. Through the two micropores 302 on the functional head which can regulate volume of water flow by pressing, the medium exuded from the microspores mimics prostatic fluid and semen as a friction medium, which enhances biofidelity. Fifthly, since thermal radiation effect of far infrared ray can lead to vasodilation, increase blood flow, make pudenda and clitoris swell with blood and erect, make engorged and tight nerve endings of skin surface become more sensitive, so as to obtain pleasant sensation and climax in the process. This is suitable for the disabled or widows who cannot be satisfied in normal sexual life to regain satisfaction through the enjoyment provided by the present apparatus.
(24) FIG. 4 shows the structure of the present invention according to an embodiment which is used as a high content negative ion ice water sprayer when the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) of the present apparatus is connected with the corresponding functional head. The functional head is a sprayer 401 which is a press-type device, wherein the front end thereof includes at least a nozzle 402, a pressing valve 404, a sucker 403 extended from the nozzle towards an inner hollow part of said functional head until the inner cavity of said cylindrical bottle body. There is a circular baffle in the front of the nozzle. The sprayer's inner wall is configured with spiral thread, which corresponds to the spiral thread on the screw-type bottleneck of said cylindrical bottle body and is used for connecting said sprayer with said cylindrical bottle body by screwing down the sprayer until it closes the top open end at the bottleneck tightly, making said interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus become a type of high content negative ion sprayer. The sprayer 401 makes the nozzle 402 first spray water at high speed to the baffle followed by reflecting back by the baffle to form a plurality of smaller water spots under atomization, leading to formation of a space with high content of negative ions. Ice water is added into the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) of the multi-purpose healthcare apparatus, followed by connecting the bottle with the sprayer 401, screwing down the sprayer until it tightly connects with the bottleneck, and then the bottle is vigorously shaken up and down. Owing to the temperature difference from room temperature and piezoelectric effect, the far infrared thermal radiation and microcurrent are generated, and ice water is negatively ionized, leading to smaller molecular groups of the water. Water spray on the face in hot summer can not only immediately make people feel cool, relieve summer heat and make temperature drop, smaller molecular groups with high content of negative ions after atomization can also become a portable oxygen reservoir, and small water spots attached on the face has a positive effect on tightening skin.
(25) FIG. 5 shows the structure of the present invention used as a cylindrical moxibustion combustor with an arch-shaped head. First of all, moxa stick 502 is lit and put into the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which serves as a handle. The igniting end of the moxa stick is exposed to connect into a moxibustion combustor 501, and then secure the connection by screwing down the moxibustion combustor through the spiral thread at where the moxa stick is exposed towards the screw-type bottleneck of the cylindrical bottle body. The top and bottom ends of the moxibustion combustor 501 are respectively configured with a plurality of trumpet-shaped micropores 503 having broad base and narrow tip for convection and ventilation. The design of the micropores allows suitable and sufficient amount of fresh air to smoothly flow into the moxibustion combustor. The efficacy of the medication and heat generated during the combustion of the moxa stick are therefore retained in the combustor. In combination with the effect of far infrared thermal radiation, the active ingredients of the medication and heat generated penetrate into meridian system of affected parts through the trumpet-shaped micropores situated at the bottom end of the moxibustion combustor. Since the trumpet-shaped micropores at the bottom end of the combustor are broad at the base and narrow at the tip, it avoids moxa ash after combustion to fall onto the skin and cause burn. The bottom of the moxibustion combustor is configured with a thermal insulation foot pad 504, of which one purpose is for forming air passage to allow fresh air to smoothly flow into the combustor through the trumpet-shaped micropores at the bottom of the combustor. Other purpose of having the thermal insulation foot pad is for providing a fixed distance between the bottom of the combustor and the skin during the combustion of the moxa stick in order to avoid burning of the skin. Thus, the present apparatus integrates both the active ingredients of the medication and heat generated during the combustion of the moxa stick through the incorporation of the micropores and thermal insulation structure into the moxibustion combustor which is a directional and specific distance design while having the property of emitting and transmitting far infrared thermal radiation in order to effectively enhance the effect of moxibustion on the skin of the user.
(26) FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the present invention which is used as a knocking massager in thermal therapy. Firstly, the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with hot water is connected with the corresponding functional head. After screwing the functional head down towards the screw-type bottleneck until it closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, the apparatus can not only be used for knocking meridian system but also for massaging the principal meridian at the back. The U-shaped functional head is a knocking massager 601 which is configured with spiral thread at a circular opening 602 at the bottom side in the middle of the U-shaped functional head. The functional head vertically connects with the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) by screwing down through the circular opening towards the screw-type bottleneck of the cylindrical bottle body in order to form a 7-shaped or rakelike apparatus. At the end of two arms of the U-shaped functional head, it is respectively configured with a narrow-inside and broad-outside micropores. After the bottle is filled with hot water and the top open end of the bottle is closed tightly by the functional head, the bottle is then shaken vigorously up and down. When the apparatus is used for knocking meridian system, the water in the bottle body is forced to flow into the interior of two arms of the U-shaped functional head due to centrifugal force exerted during shaking the bottle, such that the inertia so generated during knocking can save force applied by the user. The water continuously flowing back and forth in the apparatus when it is in use for knocking further stimulates the generation of microcurrent, negative ion and far infrared ray. The narrow-inside and broad-outside micropores are covered by a rubber stopper and cover, which can prevent water from splashing out during water filling and shaking before use.
(27) FIG. 7 shows the structure of the present invention which is used as a comb for carding meridian points having property of emitting far infrared thermal radiation. By connecting the cylindrical bottle body (bottle body 101 shown in FIG. 1) which is filled with hot water or warm fragrant oil with the corresponding functional head, and then screwing down the functional head towards the screw-type bottleneck until the functional head closes the top open end of the bottle tightly, followed by vigorously shaking the bottle up and down. Through a plurality of micropores 701 at the bottom of the comb tooth, the negatively ionized hot water as massage medium is exuded from the micropores. During carding, frequent contact and friction between the comb teeth and hair can generate electric induction. Moreover, the present apparatus can emit and transmit microcurrent matching human bioelectricity, which is a beneficial stimulus to peripheral nerves on scalp and subcutaneous blood capillary, and conduct ion exchange and information exchange through the nerve endings. Through cerebral cortex, scalp nerve can be stretched and relaxed, which facilitates modulation of nervous centralis, improvement in blood circulation, improving and enhancing supply of blood oxygen to scalp and brain cells, eliminating brain fatigue, strengthening brain function, making people thick more quickly, and improve memory so as to postpone aging of brain. The twelve meridians and eight extra meridians in human body intersect at the head, where there are nearly 50 acupuncture points. Carding hair actually enables the carding of meridian system. For those who suffer from diseases or disorders associated with gall bladder meridian blocking such as headache or sick cholecyst, hyperplasia of mammary glands should have corresponding blocking spots in meridians at the head. Meridian system is interconnected, what is blocked at other parts of human body has corresponding blocking spot in meridians at the head. In addition, the unique positive effects of the present apparatus containing tourmaline include the following benefits: blackening of hair, increase in hair growth, improvement of hair glossiness, no tendency of witheredness, reduction of dandruff, diminishing of baldness, convenience of hair carding, improvement in hair quality. In addition, the present invention combs meridian points for improving body fitness. According to meridian system theory in traditional Chinese medicine, among the 12 most important meridians, six of them are associated with hands. There are 23 related acupuncture points and 34 extra points on hands. By massaging or pressing these acupuncture points, it can cure almost the diseases of the whole body. Therefore, the negatively ionized warm fragrant oil as massage medium is exuded from the micropores at the bottom of the comb tooth to the palm of the hand, followed by combing on the palm vertically and horizontally, then as a circle in clockwise direction, and then repeat the procedure once in a reverse order. Following this method to massage every day can achieve the goal of body fitness and disease curing. The present invention can also be used to comb meridian points to enhance the breast health. Combing breast is a simple and effective method to prevent diseases and keep breast fit. Clinical studies support that combing breast can increase its blood circulation, enhance secretion of mammary gland and discharge silting-up milk. It has additive therapeutic effects on postpartum hypogalactia, latex fill up, mammary pain, acute mastitis and hyperplasia of mammary glands. Even if there is no disease in female breast, regular carding can make it fit. For adolescent girls who comb breast by the present invention, it can promote normal growth of the breast. Postnatal women who regularly comb breast by the present invention can keep breast strong and plump. It is suggested to comb from the bottom of breast to the surrounding of the papilla, then comb from the bottom of breast to the papilla in circular motion, for once a day and for about five minutes at each time.
(28) In conclusion, the interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus of the present invention adopts the theory of meridian system which includes the views that any disease is caused by blocking of meridian system, temperature is the key factor of human survival and health, and human meridian point is the best window for receiving energy from outside. It combines the properties of silicate-based ceramic materials containing tourmaline and positive effects of tourmaline-containing products on effective treatment, improvement of habitus and immunity, beauty care, skin whitening, improvement of hair quality, etc. The present invention is configured for purifying water and air, and attaining various beneficial effects.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
(29) The present invention integrates the theory of meridian system which includes the views that any disease is caused by blocking of meridian system, temperature is the key factor of human survival and health, and human meridian point is the best window for receiving energy from outside into the multi-purpose healthcare apparatus, which is configured by combining the properties of silicate-based ceramic materials containing tourmaline and various positive effects thereof. The present interchangeable multi-purpose healthcare apparatus can almost satisfy the healthcare needs of the whole body. Moreover, it has the advantages of light in weight and handy volume, portable, wide application, simple and practicable, economical and practical, while it can save follow-up expenses and maintenance cost, being non-invasive, safe in use, no need of electricity, being safe and flexible. In nowadays society where there is an increasing awareness of personal health, a type of multi-purpose healthcare apparatus for, dredge meridian system which can address the root problem while relieve symptoms or conditions is urgently in need by the general public.
