Directions: Apply to the affected area or acupuncture points chosen for stimulation similar to regular moxibustion. For best results, use in conjunction with a TDP or regular heat lamp, hair-dryer, or some other external heat source. Avoid contact with eyes and genitalia. Note: The date on the bottles of Blue Poppy products is the manufacturer date (the date the product was made). For maximum efficacy, Blue Poppy suggests using their encapsulated and tableted formulas within 5 years of the manufacturer date; liniments within 5 years of the manufacturer date; ointments and skincare within 2 years of the manufacturer date; and pediatric formulas within 36 months of the manufacturer date.