Ginger moxibustion can be done for 10 to 15 minutes each time, there is no so-called “best” number of minutes of moxibustion.
Ginger moxibustion is a kind of indirect moxibustion, that is, take the thickness of about 0.3cm of ginger, in the center of a few holes, put moxa cones, and then put on the acupuncture points, and finally ignite the moxa cones.
Ginger moxibustion has the efficacy of relieving surface and dispersing cold (removing the cold from the muscle surface), warming and stopping vomiting (treating vomiting caused by stomach cold by warming the spleen and stomach), etc. It can treat abdominal pain, stomach pain, cough, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, stomach cold and vomiting, rheumatism paralysis, numbness of limbs and other diseases.
Ginger moxibustion is generally not counted moxibustion time, generally count the number of its moxibustion of the strength, each burning a cone of moxa that is 1 strong, generally each acupuncture point moxa 5 to 7 strong.
Ginger moxibustion may cause a slight burning pain in the skin; pregnant women should avoid moxibustion in the abdomen and lumbosacral region; and moxibustion should always pay attention to the patient’s feelings to avoid burns.
Ginger moxibustion should be operated by a professional Chinese medicine technician, do not operate on your own to avoid adverse consequences.