施灸的先后顺序

一般先灸上部，后灸下部，先灸背部，后灸腹部；先灸头部，后灸四肢。临床上，可根据情况灵活运用。

Order of Moxibustion

Generally, it starts from the upper part of the body, then to the low part, first the back, second the abdomen; first the head, then the four limbs. Clinically, it may be applied freely in accordance with the pathological state.医学全在线www.med126.com

施灸的补泻方法

以灸补之者，灸时不吹其火，使其自然燃尽熄灭；以灸泻之者，吹其火，使其旺。此法载于《灵枢·背腧》。

Reinforcement and Reduction with Moxibustion

For reinforcement do not assist combustion by blowing, let the moxa burn naturally till it burns out; for reduction, while the moxa is burning, blow air to it time after time to make the combustion vigorous. This method is recorded in the book Miraculous Pivot.

施灸的禁忌

1. 对实热证、阴虚发热者，一般不宜灸。
2. 对颜面、五官和有大血管的部位、关节部，不宜采用癍痕灸。
3. 孕妇的腹部和腰骶部不宜施灸。

Contraindications of Moxibustion

1. In principle, excess heat syndrome or the syndrome of Yin deficiency with heat signs are contraindicated to moxibustion.
2. Scarring moxibustion is prohibited on face and head, and the place close to the large blood vessels.
3. The abdomen and lumbosacral region are not allowed to use moxibustion in pregnancy.