Objective: To study on academic point of view of the book, A General Survey of Moribustion.
Methods: Study academic thought of the book and clarify academic origin and characteristics of the book.
Conclusion: Processing of argyi leaf, manufacture of mugwort floss and size of moxa cone have a certain technique standards in the book. The book indicates that small cones should be used with more times of moxibustion. and the properties of mugwort floss are not dry and heat, but are warm and moist and mild, moxibustion not only can be used to treat cold syndrome but also can be used to treat heat syndrome; the body can response to the external moxibustion. The above points of view have still guiding significance in nowadays.