1、1The definition of Moxibustion Moxibustion is a therapy used to treat and prevent diseases by applying burning moxa to stimulate the human body surface.2 Warm the Meridians to Dispel Cold 1：Support Yang to Strengthen the Original Qi2：Remove Blood Stasis and Dissipate Pathological Accumulation3：Preve
2、nt Disease and Maintain Health 4：The Functions of Moxibustion3The material Maxo The material used for moxibustion is mainly Chinese mugwort leaf.4 1.Moxibustion with moxa cone2.Moxibustion with moxa roll3.Moxibustion with warmed needles4.Moxibustion with a Moxa Burner 5.Others Generic Moxibustion me
3、thodsGeneric Moxibustion methods5Moxibustion with moxa coneThe moxa cone is placed on the acupoint selected in performing moxibustion.6Moxa cone The measurement unit of moxa cone“Zhuang”.7Cone-shaped mugwort wool Direct Moxibustion8Non-scarring moxibustionWhen 2/5 of a moxa cone is burnt,or when the
4、 patient feels a burning pain,the cone is replaced by a new one 9Scarring moxibustionWhen the moxa cone completely burns out,it is replaced by a new one.10Indirect Moxibustion 11The ignited moxa cone is isolated from the skin by some materials.Moxibustion with moxa roll12Warming Needle Moxibustion 1
5、3Moxibustion with a Moxa Burner The Moxa Burner is a special instrument used for moxibustion.14Contraindications of Moxibustion 1.In principle,excess heat syndrome or the syndrome of Yin deficiency with heat signs are contraindicated to moxibustion.2.Scarring moxibustion is prohibited on face and head,and the place close to the large blood vessels.3.The abdomen and lumbosacral region are not allowed to use moxibustion in pregnancy.1516
