Light the end of the Moxa stick with the stove or strong lighter. The Moxa will take some time to fully light. Rotate the Moxa stick slowly in the flame to light the whole end of it. Blow on the end of the stick to encourage it to light and aim to get an even glow across the head of the stick.

Can moxa get you high?

Unlike marijuana, the smoke you're smelling from moxa is a bit more smoky and less sweet. Anyone who has been to Amsterdam would be able to tell the subtle difference. Another key difference is that you cannot get “high” off moxa.

How do you put a moxibustion stick out?

Light a candle and hold the end of the unwrapped moxa stick in flame until lit. The flame should go out, leaving just a smoking ember burning at the end of the stick.