There are many kinds of moxibustion methods, including direct moxa cone moxibustion, indirect moxa cone moxibustion, moxa stick moxibustion, moxibustion device moxibustion, warm needle moxibustion, etc. The specific steps of each moxibustion method are different, and the overall include finding the correct acupoints, cleansing the skin, and applying moxibustion.
1, direct moxa pillar moxibustion: first need to choose the correct acupuncture points according to their own actual situation, and then use disinfectant to clean the skin, to ensure that the skin is dry, so as not to avoid the skin surface is too wet. Choose the right size of moxa columns, ignite them and place them directly on the corresponding points for moxibustion. After the end of moxibustion, all the tools used will be sterilized to avoid infection.
2, indirect moxa pillar moxibustion: refers to the moxa cones and the skin between the placement of slices of ginger, epimedium cake, garlic and other items, so that the moxa cones do not directly contact the skin. Specific operation is to ignite the moxa cones, indirect moxibustion of acupuncture points through ginger, epiphyllum cake, garlic and other items. After moxibustion, the same need to be sterilized.
3, moxa moxibustion: will be lit moxa hanging directly above the moxibustion site, or several layers of cloth or paper pressed on the acupoints, can let the heat penetrate to the depths of the moxibustion, moxibustion after the end of the attention to disinfection.
4, moxibustion device moxibustion: will be placed in the special moxibustion device, ignite the moxa. Put the moxibustion device on the corresponding points, rotating moxibustion. This method can ensure that the heat of moxibustion is evenly distributed on the acupuncture points. After moxibustion, pay attention to close the moxa device and extinguish the moxa, and then sterilize the treatment.
5, warm needle moxibustion: the specific operation is to take the length of 1.5 inches above the millimetre needle, piercing the acupuncture point to get the gas, in the process of needle retention, in the needle handle or wrapped in pure moxa fluff of moxa dough, or take about 2cm long of moxa a section of the set of needle handle on top. No matter the moxa ball, moxa stick section, should be 2 ~ 3cm from the skin, and then from its lower end of the ignition moxibustion. In the burning process, if the patient feels burning unbearable, can be placed in the area of the point of a piece of hard paper, to slightly reduce the fire.
It is important to note that moxibustion should be performed under the guidance of a professional to ensure proper and safe operation. The time and frequency of moxibustion should be determined according to the individual’s physical and health status, to avoid excessive moxibustion lead to discomfort. After moxibustion should pay attention to body warmth, do not take a shower or blowing wind immediately, so as not to catch a cold or affect the effect of moxibustion.