Moxibustion can be broadly categorized into moxa stick moxibustion and moxa cone moxibustion. Moxa stick moxibustion is usually performed by lighting moxa sticks, while moxa cone moxibustion is performed by placing moxa cones on acupuncture points or lesions.
Before performing moxibustion, the operator sterilizes his/her hands. At the same time, the person being operated on is instructed to take a good position. Such as moxibustion of the back, take the prone position, moxibustion of the abdomen, take the supine position.
1. Moxa moxibustion can be used in two ways: suspended moxibustion and solid pressure moxibustion. The moxa stick is lit at one end and hung at a certain height over the acupoint or affected area, so that the heat is evenly applied to the area. The actual press moxibustion is the ignited moxa stick through several layers of cotton cloth on the acupoints, so that the heat penetrates to the depths, after the fire is extinguished to re-ignite the moxibustion.
2. moxa cone moxibustion, also divided into direct moxibustion and indirect moxibustion. Direct moxibustion refers to the good moxa cones placed directly on the skin moxibustion. When the remaining 1/3 of the cone or feel burning pain, then change the cone and moxibustion, this is no scar moxibustion.
In the case of scarred moxibustion, the cones must be burned out. Moxa cone moxibustion is usually 5 to 7 strong. It can also be increased or decreased according to the condition. Scarring moxibustion about 1 week after moxibustion, moxibustion sores will form on the site of moxibustion, usually 5 to 6 weeks to heal. During the period when the moxibustion sore is pus-filled, you need to pay attention to cleanliness to avoid infection.
Indirect moxibustion, on the other hand, involves placing moxa cones first on salt, epimedium cake, ginger, garlic, etc., and then one piece is placed on the acupoint. The ginger and garlic should be prepared into thin slices about 0.3cm thick and 2-3cm in diameter. Several holes are then pierced with a toothpick to facilitate the penetration of heat down the hole. When the moxa cones burn out, you can easy moxa cones and moxibustion again.
Moxa treatment operation please under the guidance of a physician.