As its name suggests, Acupuncture and Moxibustion (AM) is divided into acupuncture and moxibustion. Acupuncture can dredge the channel by using needles, for prevention, health maintenance and curing diseases. Acupuncture is not convenient to use at home, while the moxibustion is much simpler and more convenient to use. The moxibustion is widely used in the general population. However, there is a tendency to put emphasis on the acupuncture and look down upon moxibustion in the institute of AM. The moxibustion is a natural method of therapy and is helpful to the body. We have found that there are good effects in the difficult diseases using moxibustion where the western medicine and other Chinese traditional medicines are inefficient. When referring to moxibustion, most people will feel nervous and worry about being burned. If the technique is correct, however, burns can be avoided. Even though blisters appear, you can use iodine and it will recover in several days. Moxibustion is so convenient and easy to learn that it can be applied at home.

Zusanli (ST 36) is considered the most important acupoint. It is said that if you want to keep healthy, you should apply moxibustion on Zusanli often. The one who is applies the moxibustion to Zusanli will feel very good with red face and lips and more vigor, when used properly. It is found that Zusanli can regulate the physiological function through a great many investigations by the modern medical methods.

Using different methods, Zusanli can promote the blood pressure to rescue those in shock; and also can lower the blood pressure to treat hypertension and stroke. Zusanli may adjust the blood sugar and promote and lower the blood pressure. It was discovered recently that Zusanli can regulate the RBCs, which proves that Zusanli has the action of nourishing the blood. Through many investigations, it is also proven that Zusanli can regulate the immunological
function.

Ten more children who had facial paralysis had a full recovery with no sequela by moxibustion applied to Zusanli (ST 36) after three months. What is special is that these children grew faster and became taller than other children. Maybe it is suggested Zusanli has some effects on height. If the old men and women used moxibustion on Zusanli (ST 36), they will seldom fall ill and age spots will not appear on their face. If the healthy people use moxibustion on Zusanli, they can keep health and good eyesight. There have been good results in correcting the fetal position and to cure retro bulbar neuritis; detachment of retina, early senile cataract and visual obstacle resulted from infantile paralysis.

The over moxibustion, which is also called indirect moxibustion or mild moxibustion, is usually used in health maintenance. However, the burning moxibustion can be used in the chronic disease or severe illness.

The correct technique for over moxibustion: for details please refer to Chapter 1, Section. 8.