The correct method of moxibustion is mainly divided into moxa cone moxibustion, moxa stick moxibustion, warm needle moxibustion and moxibustion device moxibustion.
1. moxa stick moxibustion, is to take the appropriate amount of moxa, rub and pinch into the moderate size of the cone, and then placed in the moxibustion site, after the ignition of the moxibustion.
2. moxa stick moxibustion, moxa stick moxibustion is made of moxa, moxibustion treatment, is divided into the actual press moxibustion as well as hanging up moxibustion.
(1) Suspended moxibustion, the moxa stick is suspended at a certain height from the moxibustion place, for treatment, from time to time will be the ignition end of the moxa stick touching the moxibustion area.
(2) solid press moxibustion, will be lit moxa cotton or cloth cloth solid press on the moxibustion, heat slowly penetrate the moxibustion place, fire extinguished after re-ignition.
3. Warm needle moxibustion, is a combination of moxibustion and acupuncture, for both suitable for moxibustion and the need to leave the needle of the disease. The correct method is to prick the needle into the point, so that the qi, to carry out certain complementary operation, leave the needle, and then put the moxa on the end of the needle, can also be used for the appropriate length of the moxa fixed to the end of the needle, ignition, to be burned out, remove the ash, pull up the needle.
4. Moxibustion device moxibustion, moxibustion device is dedicated to the application of moxibustion tools, moxibustion will be appropriate amount of moxa into the moxibustion device, in order to achieve the therapeutic effect of the appropriate amount of medication will also be added, ignited, and then the moxibustion device closes the closure, placed in the application of moxibustion parts of the direct iron moxibustion to the extent that the skin is red and moist.
In addition, whether moxibustion is appropriate to use, the dosage should be judged by a professional physician and operation, if there is discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to diagnose the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.