The cone made of Artemisia Vulgaris is called moxa cone. Moxibustion therapy can be direct or indirect. Shi Jing , the book of Songs by Confucians, records the activities of collecting Artemisia Vulgaris. Old Artemisia Vulga can be hand-crumbled into moxa to make moxa cones for moxibustion therapies. Cauterizing method is the application of ignited moxa cones to the skin.
Cupping is another heat therapy using the physical property of fire.
In ancient time, animal horns were used as cups to attach on the skin. Bianshi puncture is the application of sharpened stones in medical procedures. Bian stone was used for drainage effusion and depletions. In remote antiquity, needles were mainly made from animal bones, which they were named after. In addition, there were needles made from bamboo.