What is the Chinese cone and what are the dangers of the oriental technique

Oriental techniques and therapies are used in Brazil as a complement to the treatment of some health problems. This is the case with the Chinese cone, which should only be done by a specialized professional. To explain more about the topic, check out what Camila Nichelle (CRBM-PR 0425) said, a biomedical acupuncturist specializing in the technique; and Nathalia Tenório (CRM-SP 175104 | RQE 92786), otorhinolaryngologist at Hospital Albert Sabin in SP:

What is the Chinese Cone

According to the therapist, “the Chinese cone, also known as the Hindu cone, is a complementary therapy technique that aims to clear the upper airways (nose, nasal passages, pharynx and larynx) and the ears.” She also talked about the material that makes up the cone: “it is made of cotton fabric, wax and/or paraffin.”

What is the Chinese cone for?

Camila mentioned that in addition to physical benefits, such as “relief of symptoms of headache, dizziness, tinnitus, rhinitis, sinusitis, cough, sore throat, among others”, it can also help the mind, as it “acts energetically, clearing the mind and relieving symptoms of anxiety, stress and insomnia.”

Read on to learn how the Chinese cone technique works and understand the importance of doing it only with a specialized therapist.

How it works

Camila explained that “the technique consists of setting fire to the larger end, inserting the smaller end into the patient’s ear and waiting for the cone to burn up to a certain height. The negative pressure and heat generated will act in unblocking, mainly benefiting the ears and kidneys”. Traditional Chinese medicine itself explains that the kidneys are connected to the ears, so heat is beneficial for this organ that holds the vital essence.

She also spoke about the content that comes out of the cone after firing: “in the remaining part of the cone, the burnt wax and paraffin are sedimented, as the tissue has turned to ash. Very important to point out that it is not wax removed from the ear, but from the cone itself.” The therapist pointed out that “the cone does not clean or remove wax directly, it acts by making the body itself eliminate the possible excess wax later on.”

Camila also mentioned the importance of having a professional when doing oriental therapy. “Despite being a relatively simple therapy, it requires application technique and some care; That’s why the importance of doing it with a qualified professional, who will know if it is contraindicated for your case or current moment, will reduce the risks of burns or accidents and the result will be positive.” finished.

Dangers of the Chinese Cone

According to otorhinolaryngologist Nathalia, “the practice of the Chinese cone is contraindicated, because when used in the ear, the melted paraffin can obstruct the ear canal, which can burn the ear region, the scalp, the face, perforate the eardrum, cause deafness. and damage to the outer ear. These injuries can be irreversible.”

Should I or should I not do the treatment?

Although the oriental technique has benefits, it is important not to ignore the dangers highlighted by the otorhinolaryngologist. So, if you decide to do the therapy, as a complement to other treatments, always count on a specialist professional and never do it alone, mainly because it involves the use of fire and the tip of the cone is inserted in the ear.

Did you already know the Chinese cone? As you can see, the technique is interesting, but it requires care and the choice of a serious professional. Now, what do you think about also checking out the article on moxibustion, another oriental therapy used in Brazil?