1. From the use point of view, moxa sticks are more suitable for moxibustion after fumigation at specific acupoints. Because the area is small, it is more accurate to use, and it can be fumigated closer to the skin with better effect. However, Ai Cake is mainly used for moxibustion after the interlayer cloth or paper is separated. Because of its large area in the combustion process, the heat energy emitted is more uniform than that of moxa, which can better spread to a larger area. Usually used to treat large-scale physical diseases, the effect is more obvious.
2. As far as the production technology is concerned, the production of mugwort is relatively simple, which can be made by hand or by mechanization. Folium Artemisiae Argyi has high utilization rate and relatively low cost. However, Ai cake needs complicated processes such as drying, crushing and pressing, and the production cost is relatively high.
Generally speaking, moxa sticks and moxa cakes have their own characteristics, which one is better to see the usage scene and personal preference.