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B.1 Moxibustion on Ginger
Slice fresh ginger into flat pieces with a diameter about 2 ~ 3cm and 0.4 ~ 0.6cm in thickness.Pierce several holes in the slice of ginger with a needle.Put the ginger slice on the acupoints or diseased areas, then place moxa cone on the slice and light the cone.When the cone burns out, replace it with another one until completion of treatment.The skin must become red but should not appear burned when completion.This method is frequently used in case of vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and pain due to cold.
B.2 Moxibustion on Garlic
Slice fresh garlic seeds into pieces of about 0.3 ~ 0.5cm in thickness and pierce several holes in the slices with a needle.Put a garlic slice on the acupoint or diseased area, then place a moxa cone on the slice and light it.When the cone burns out, replace it with another one until completion oftreatment.This method is frequently used in case of scrofula, tuberculosis and the early stage ofpyogenic infection and painful swelling.