According to the relevant laws in the Regulations on Handling Medical Accidents in People's Republic of China (PRC), moxibustion is generally not illegal medical practice. However, unless the moxibustion personnel have not obtained the professional qualification certificate. Illegal medical practice refers to the act of engaging in diagnosis and treatment activities without a doctor's qualification. The aforementioned acts include treating patients in medical institutions and engaging in diagnosis and treatment activities without authorization.

Legal objectivity:

Article 2 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Medical Practitioners applies to professional medical personnel who have obtained the qualification of medical practitioners or assistant medical practitioners according to law and are registered to practice in medical, preventive and health care institutions. Doctors mentioned in this Law include practicing doctors and assistant practicing doctors. Article 61 of the Regulations on Handling Medical Accidents, if illegal medical practice causes personal injury to patients, it does not belong to medical accidents, and if it violates the criminal law, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law; The victim shall bring a lawsuit directly to the people's court and demand compensation.