How far away from the skin moxibustion is optimal needs to be determined based on the moxibustion method chosen, as well as the recipient’s tolerance for temperature. In general, if you choose moxa cones moxibustion separated by a distance of generally 0.2 cm to 0.3 cm, choose moxa stick moxibustion separated by a distance of generally 2 cm to 3 cm.
1. moxa cone moxibustion is divided into direct moxibustion and scar moxibustion, direct moxibustion is the appropriate size of moxa cones, placed directly on the skin moxibustion method, and indirect moxibustion is to use other items separated from the moxa cones in the acupuncture point skin, moxibustion method, the distance between the general 0.2 cm to 0.3 cm.
2. moxa moxibustion is divided into hanging moxibustion and real press moxibustion, hanging moxibustion is in the moxibustion of moxa will be suspended at a certain height instead of moxa ignition end directly touching the skin, known as hanging moxibustion, the distance from the skin is generally 2 cm to 3 cm.
Real press moxibustion is several layers of cloth or cotton between the ignited end of the moxa stick to press on the acupoints, so that the heat penetrates into the skin and flesh, after the fire is extinguished to relight the fire and press the moxibustion, known as real press moxibustion. The distance needs to be related to the number of layers of cloth and cotton.
It is important to note that moxibustion is best done in a formal medical institution operated by professionals.