(1) Moxibustion with Moxa Stick
Points: Ganshu (BL18), Genshu (BL17), Baihui (GV 20), Erjian(LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Taixi (KI3), Zhaohai (KI 6) and Lidui (ST 45)
Technique: One moxa cone is applied on each of Erjian (LI 2) and Sanjian (LI 3); three to five moxa cones should be applied on each of the remaining points. The method treats mainly hypo-activity of spleen yang, manifesting in being sleepy the whole day, with a deficient and slow pulse.
(2) Moxibustion Applied on Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of Ring Finger
Technique: Hold the moxa stick to perform the suspended moxibustion over the proximal interphalangeal joint of ring finger until the skin tums red. The treatment is given once daily.