(1) Sparrow-Pecking Moxibustion
Point: Feishu (BL 13)
Technique: The patient is in a sitting position with both arms crossed over the chest. Sparrow-pecking moxibustion with moxa stick is applied on bilateral Feishu (BL 13) simultaneously for 30 to 60 minutes each time until the skin turns purplish red. Moxibustion is given once daily. Chronic bronchitis is indicated. .
(2) Moxibustion with Moxa Cone
Point: Taodao (GV 13)
Technique: The patient is in a prone position. Taodao (GV 13) is stimulated with moxa cone, 3 to 7 cones each time. The treatment is given once daily and 10 days in succession. Cough of a deficiency type is indicated.
(3) Moxibustion with Incense Thread
Pomts: Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12) and Tiantu (Ren 22)