Moxibustion at Taixi point, Yongquan point, and Sanyinjiao point can draw fire downward and lower it.
The Taixi point is in the depression between the tip of the inner ankle and the Achilles tendon. The Yongquan point is located at the bottom of the foot, at the most concave point in the center of the foot when the foot is flexed and the toes are curled. Sanyinjiao is located three inches straight up from the high point of the inner ankle, behind the medial border of the tibia.
When moxibustion, first choose the appropriate body position. For moxa cone moxibustion, a medium such as petroleum jelly is first applied to the point to prevent the cone from slipping off. For moxa stick moxibustion, place the moxa stick 1~2cm above the acupoint, and you can use rotary moxibustion, sparrow pecking moxibustion and so on. When moxibustion device moxibustion, should pay attention to the depth of the moxa placed to avoid burning the local skin. Moxibustion are to the degree of local skin flushing.
Diabetes and other patients with delayed temperature sensation, moxibustion process need to pay attention to the moxibustion of the skin temperature. Moxibustion should be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician to avoid burns and other accidents. Patients are advised to consult a doctor if they feel unwell.