(1) Moxibustion with Moxa Cone

Point: Qimen (LR 14).

Technique: Apply three to five moxa cones on Qimen (LR 14) for hiccup after a woman gives birth to a child.

(2) Moxibustlion on Zhongkui (Extra)

Point: Zhongkui (The midpoint of proximal digital joint of middle  finger located by making a fist).

Technique: Apply a little Vaseline on the point, and place five to  seven moxa cones as big as grain on it. Treatment may be given once  or twice a day. If fluid appears on the scar, apply a little gentian violet  on it and cover it with gauze. This method is indicated for hiccup in the later stage of lung cancer.

(3) Moxibustion with Moxa Stick

Points: Tanzhong (CV 17) and Zhongwan (Ren 12)

Technique: Applying moxibustion with moxa stick above the two points or with a moxa box. This method is indicated for weakness of the spleen and stomach.

(4) Moxibustion with Dengxin

Point: Tiantu (Ren 22)

Technique: Burn Dengxincao with oil over the fire and burn the  point Tiantu (CV 22) rapidly. In mild case, only one treatment is given; in severe case, a second treatment may be carried out one week later.