The main types of moxibustion are moxa cone moxibustion, moxa stick moxibustion, warm needle moxibustion and moxibustion device moxibustion.
Moxa cone moxibustion is a cone made of moxa floss that is ignited to apply moxibustion. Moxa cone moxibustion is also divided into direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion, direct moxibustion is the moxa cone is placed directly on the skin to apply moxibustion. Indirect moxibustion is applied between the skin and the moxa cone with salt, ginger, garlic, and epimedium.
Moxa stick moxibustion is a long cylindrical moxa stick that is ignited at one end and then applied to the moxibustion. Moxa stick moxibustion can be categorized into hanging up moxibustion and solid pressing moxibustion. Moxibustion is the application of moxa to the affected area or acupoints by placing a lit moxa stick on the skin at a certain height. The actual press moxibustion is the moxa will be ignited padded with several layers of cotton paper or cloth pressed on the acupoints.
Warm needle moxibustion is a millimillimeter needle to stay in the needle handle placed in the moxa segment or moxa for the application. Warm moxibustion device moxibustion refers to the moxa sticks put into the special apparatus used for moxibustion ignited moxibustion.
Moxibustion needs to be operated by a professional doctor, and the process should prevent burns to the skin or burns to clothing.