How to extinguish moxa sticks halfway through use?

Moxa moxa with half need to be extinguished, can be extinguished by compaction, inserted into the jar lid, cut short burning end and other methods.
1. compaction fire: moxa with half, you can press the fire position in the iron or porcelain bowl and plate pressure, pressure needs to be hard, until no sparks and no smoke, that is, extinguished.
2. Inserted into the jar lid: extinguish the use of half of the moxa, you can choose an aluminum or glass jar, the moxa inserted and cover the lid, blocking contact with the air, waiting for the smoke out has been extinguished.
3. Cut the burning end: use half of the moxa sticks, usually by cutting off the burning end of the moxa stick, and the burning section cut into the water, can be completely extinguished, retained the unburned part can be used next time.
Moxibustion needs to be operated by a doctor, please do not operate by yourself, so as to avoid improper operation leading to adverse consequences.