Where to do moxibustion professionally

It is recommended to choose a regular traditional Chinese medicine hospital, community health service center, or a licensed traditional Chinese medicine clinic for professional operation of moxibustion. Professional institutions are usually equipped with physicians with traditional Chinese medicine practicing qualifications and standardized disinfection equipment, which can select acupoints based on physical constitution differentiation to avoid the risk of burns or improper operation.

The acupuncture and moxibustion Department of the TCM Hospital is the first choice. After systematic training, the physician team can develop personalized programs combining pulse and tongue diagnosis. Some hospitals also carry out characteristic therapies such as supervised moxibustion and ginger separated moxibustion. The acupuncture and moxibustion service price of the community health service center is close to the people and suitable for the treatment of chronic diseases, but it needs to confirm whether the doctor has acupuncture and moxibustion qualifications. Traditional Chinese medicine clinics holding a medical institution practice license have higher flexibility. It is recommended to choose physicians with more than five years of clinical experience and prioritize the use of medical moxa sticks, infrared thermometers, and other professional tools. Although some health clubs provide moxibustion services, there are issues such as unlicensed operators and repeated use of moxibustion boxes, which are not recommended as treatment options.

Before performing moxibustion, the physician should be truthfully informed of their allergy history and current medication situation. Patients with yin deficiency constitution and skin ulcers should use it with caution. After moxibustion, attention should be paid to keeping warm and avoiding wind. It is not advisable to take a shower within 4 hours. If blisters appear, seek medical treatment in a timely manner. Daily use can be combined with Eight Section Brocade and hot compress on Shenque acupoint to enhance therapeutic effects, but it cannot replace regular medical treatment.