The appliance is made with mixed powders of wormwood, rare earth mineral and Kumgang medicinal stone, which emit heat, electronic radiation and far infrared rays, when burnt. The compound rays help improve circulation of blood, activate metabolism and enhance immunity in human body.

This portable appliance can adjust its operational temperature and time to suit the diseases.

It is efficacious for bronchial asthma, hypertension, hypotension, cardiac neurosis, stomach and duodenal ulcer, etc.

Sliced ginger and garlic are usually put on the spots of acupuncture to get a better effectiveness of the appliance.

Paek Kum Sang, a researcher of the Academy, told KCNA that the new appliance gives desirable effect to the regions of acupuncture more quickly than the existing ones.