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Objective: To analyze the volatile components in different brands of moxa cones and sticks. Methods: Head- space solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(HS-SPME-GC-MS)was used to qualitatively analyze volatile components in different brands of moxa cones and sticks. The relative content of each component was calculated by peak area normalization method. The experimental data were comprehensively evaluated by principal component analysis. Results: The total ion chromatograms of the volatile components of moxa cones and sticks in 7 batches produced by 5 manufacturers were simi- lar on the whole,but the volatile components were still different. Eighty-six compounds were identified initially. The most common components were found to be eucalyptol,camphor,terpineol,bornyl acetate,caryophyllene,caryophyllene,oxide(-)-4-terpineol, and cliff ketone. Conclusion: Using HS-SPME-GC-MS could quickly provide information for the chemical composition of the volatile componentsin themoxaconesandsticks,andtherearesignificantdifferencesin thevolatilecomponentsamongdifferentbrands.