1) Moxibustion with Moxa Stick
Points: Tianchuang (SI 16) and Baihui (GV 20)
Technique: In the case of left hemiplegia, apply moxibustion on the right Tianchuang (SI16), and in the case of right hemiplegia, apply moxibustion on left Tianchuang (S116). In the case of simple aphasia, perform moxibustion on Baihui (GV 20), keeping the moxa stick 3 to 4 cm away from the skin. Each moxibustion treatment should last 15 minutes, and it is carried out daily.
(2) Indirecrion Moxibustion on Salt with Moxa Cone
Point: Shenque (Ren 8)
Technique: Tell the patient to lie supine. Fill the whole umbilicus with salt, applying dozens of big moxa cones on the point. The method is indicated for the flaccid syndrome of wind stroke and has the function of restoring yang to rescue the patient from collapse.