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What is Moxibustion?
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of a herb called moxa (also known as mugwort -Artemisia Vulgaris in the West) to facilitate healing.
Moxibustion has been used in China for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means "acupuncture-moxibustion." Moxibustion is like a twin brother to acupuncture. The purpose of moxibustion is to:
Today, moxibustion is commonly used in conjunction with acupuncture for a wide range of symptoms.
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of a herb called moxa (also known as mugwort -Artemisia Vulgaris in the West) to facilitate healing.
Moxibustion has been used in China for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means "acupuncture-moxibustion." Moxibustion is like a twin brother to acupuncture. The purpose of moxibustion is to:
- promote the smooth flow of qi(vital energy) and blood, remove obstructions and transform stasis within the meridians, allowing them to be open and free flowing, and therefore, free of pain;
- warm the meridian and expel cold and dampness pathogens from the body;
- strengthen Qi and yang (heat energy) and is used in treating diseases in which either is insufficient; indirectly, it tonifies blood by promoting the creation of more Qi;
- speed healing, improve immunity and maintain general health.
Today, moxibustion is commonly used in conjunction with acupuncture for a wide range of symptoms.
Does it hurt?
The treatments are done at specific acupuncture points or meridians along the body, depending on what condition is being addressed. A lighted moxa stick is placed near the skin surface until the area turns hot and red. The patient is safeguarded from the unlikely risk of burn by the practitioner. Again, the sensation is a relaxing, deep warmth.
The treatments are done at specific acupuncture points or meridians along the body, depending on what condition is being addressed. A lighted moxa stick is placed near the skin surface until the area turns hot and red. The patient is safeguarded from the unlikely risk of burn by the practitioner. Again, the sensation is a relaxing, deep warmth.
Traditional Uses of Moxibustion
Moxibustion has been used by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat acute and chronic pain issues such as back pain, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis.
The herb moxa is also used internally to move blood and has been used to stimulate menstruation, improve blood circulation in the pelvic area, and relieve menstrual cramps.
Moxibustion has been used by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat acute and chronic pain issues such as back pain, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis.
The herb moxa is also used internally to move blood and has been used to stimulate menstruation, improve blood circulation in the pelvic area, and relieve menstrual cramps.