Scarringmoxibustion:Whenthe moxa conecompletelyburns out,itisreplacedby anewoneThisprocedure continues until blistersareformedAbout oneweeklateraftermoxibustionsuppuration is formed at the local region. Andabout5-6weekslaterthewoundhealsautomatically,thescab exfoliatesandscarisformed.It is often used to treat certain chronicdiseases,suchasasthmaandpulmonarytuberculosis
¡ Scarring moxibustion: When the moxa cone completely burns out, it is replaced by a new one. This procedure continues until blisters are formed. About one week later after moxibustion, suppuration is formed at the local region. And about 5 - 6 weeks later, the wound heals automatically, the scab exfoliates and scar is formed. It is often used to treat certain chronic diseases, such as asthma and pulmonary tuberculosis
IndirectmoxibustionThe ignited moxa cone isisolated fromthe skinby somematerials,such as ginger and garlic,in orderto avoidburning the skin.A slice of fresh ginger or garlic about O.20.3cmthickisprepared,punchedwithholesandplacedonthe acupoint selected.Ontop of theginger slice,a moxaconeis placed and ignited (see Fig.125).After the moxaconecompletelyburnsout,itisreplacedbyanewoneThis procedureisrepeated until the local skinturnsreddishbut without blisters formed.This method is always usedtotreat obstructive syndromedue to pathogenicwind-coldabdominal pain and diarrheaduetocold
¡ Indirect moxibustion ¡ The ignited moxa cone is isolated from the skin by some materials, such as ginger and garlic, in order to avoid burning the skin. A slice of fresh ginger or garlic about 0.2 - 0.3 cm thick is prepared, punched with holes and placed on the acupoint selected. On top of the ginger slice, a moxa cone is placed and ignited (see Fig. 125). After the moxa cone completely burns out, it is replaced by a new one. This procedure is repeated until the local skin turns reddish but without blisters formed. This method is always used to treat obstructive syndrome due to pathogenic wind-cold, abdominal pain and diarrhea due to cold