Moxibustion on garlic

The application of moxibustion on a thick slice of garlic as an insulating medium.

Method A slice of garlic about 0.2 inches thick that has been perforated with several holes is placed on the site. The moxa is placed on the garlic and ignited with incense, the garlic being changed after four to five cones have been burnt. In general, five to seven burnings constitute one treatment. This method is used to treat vacuity taxation (tuberculosis), toxicity from sores, scrofula, and abdominal accumulation masses. The patient should be informed that this method sometimes causes blisters.