This paper introduced the research ideas and methods for the development of the national standard

“Pure moxa stick”. According to the orientation of product standard and related documents

on the basis of extensive investigation and in consultation with manufacturers and experts

the problems encountered in this standard development were solved. The general technical requirements were specified in association with the basic experimental data. The technical requirements should not only conform to the current technological status of moxa sticks production

but also present a certain of innovation. The innovation of this standard lies in the concepts of the ratio of leaves to floss

the ratio of whole plant to floss

density

etc. Besides

the main technical requirements of “Pure moxa stick” have been specified

i.e. material

shape and structure

combustion characteristics

physical and chemical characteristics. The development of national standard “Pure moxa stick” contributes to the favorable exploration and practice of the standardization of traditional Chinese medicine and provides the effective reference for the further stan-dardization of acupuncture and moxibustion.