Usage of the first moxa stick: direct moxibustion
As the name implies, moxibustion directly on the skin. In ancient times, moxa sticks were usually used to directly moxibustion the skin. Cut the moxa stick into 2-3cm lengths, light it, and put it on the skin for moxibustion. In the process of moxibustion, we have to endure the pain of burning moxa sticks. There will be a moxibustion sore on the skin after moxibustion, which is both painful and affects the beauty of the body, but the effect is really meaningless.
The second usage of moxa sticks: hanging moxibustion
Hanging moxibustion means holding moxa sticks and hanging them on the skin. This usage is one of the common usage of modern moxa sticks. Modern people's pursuit of health care is painless and beautiful. Therefore, most people will choose hanging moxibustion with moxa sticks. The usage of this moxa stick is: take a moxa stick and light it, with the height between the skin and about 2-3 cm above the moxibustion site. This distance is determined according to the height you can bear, and so is the time of moxibustion.
The third usage of moxa sticks: vessel moxibustion
Vessel moxibustion, the vessel here refers to moxibustion instruments, such as moxibustion box, walkman moxibustion, etc. Moxibustion is moxibustion. That is, the method of moxibustion with moxa sticks through moxibustion instrument. The usage and effect of this kind of moxa stick are also good. Time-saving and labor-saving, and simple operation. Just use a small moxibustion device.
The fourth usage of moxa sticks: moxibustion through objects.
Moxibustion with separated objects is a moxibustion method in which a layer of objects is separated between the moxa stick and the skin. The usage of this kind of moxa stick is usually separated by a layer of ginger, salt, garlic paste and so on. Depending on the symptoms, the spacers are different.