Moxibustion is the basic instrument of moxibustion, which is made of moxa and is conical. In moxibustion therapy, moxa cones of corresponding size can be selected according to the needs of treatment. Generally speaking, larger moxa sticks are used to moxibustion larger body parts, such as back and abdomen. Smaller mugs are used for moxibustion on limbs or head and face. In addition, children should use smaller moxa sticks.

When using moxa cone moxibustion, put moxa cone on the moxibustion site and light it. Moxibustion stick: A stick-shaped moxibustion instrument made of moxa sticks. Judging the quality of moxa sticks mainly depends on their purity. Generally, the packaging of moxa sticks will indicate the grade of moxa sticks. For example, the grade of moxa sticks is 1:6, which means that it takes 6 kg of moxa leaves to make 1 kg of moxa sticks. The higher the grade, the higher the purity and the better the quality.

When moxibustion with moxa sticks is used, the moxa sticks are lit and smoked at acupoints or affected parts. Moxibustion box: moxibustion box is the first choice for moxibustion AIDS, which are usually made of wood or bamboo.

How to use moxibustion box: Light the moxa stick and let it burn fully. Insert the lighted moxa stick into the clip on the moxibustion box cover. The insertion length should be less than the height of moxibustion box and keep a certain distance from moxibustion box.

Change the moxibustion box cover in the right direction. The moxa stick should stick to the bottom of moxibustion box, and don't touch the barbed wire. Tie the bandage on moxibustion box to the body part that needs moxibustion. In the process of moxibustion, you can observe the burning state of the moxa stick at any time through the small hole on the moxibustion box, lick off the moxa dust in time, and adjust the position of the moxa stick.

Moxibustion pot: Moxibustion pot can be used in different parts of the whole body, which is very convenient to use. The use steps of moxibustion jar: open the moxibustion jar, take out the innermost inner jar, and prepare a section of moxa stick with appropriate length.

Insert one end of the moxa stick into the copper column in the center of the inner tank, leave a small hole, light the perforated end of the moxa stick, and insert the lit end into the copper column in the center of the inner tank. Cover the moxibustion jar, install the handle of the moxibustion jar, and hold the moxibustion jar for moxibustion.

You can also use a bandage to tie the moxibustion pot to your body for moxibustion. This method needs to cover the moxibustion site with heat insulation materials such as towels to avoid burns. Common methods of moxibustion

Traceless moxibustion: a moxibustion method that does not burn the skin, prevents suppuration and leaves no scars. Before moxibustion, apply a small amount of vaseline on the part to be moxibustion to facilitate moxa sticks. Then put the moxa cone of appropriate size on the moxibustion part and light moxibustion.