6.1 Scarring moxibustion is forbidden on the face, regio colli anterior, precordium, joints and tendon, nipples, genitals, part with superficial great vessel, affected skin, and acutely-inflamed part. Direct moxibustion is also forbidden on nipples and genitals.
6.2 Patients with symptoms such as heat-stroke and hypertensive crisis, late-phase tuberculosis with plenty of hemoptysis are not suitable for moxibustion treatment.
6.3 Scarring moxibustion on the lumbosacral and lower abdominal areas is to be avoided during pregnancy.