Description

Moxa therapy (moxibustion) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique involving the burning of dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on or near specific acupuncture points. It uses heat to stimulate energy flow (Qi), warm the meridians, and alleviate conditions like chronic pain, digestive issues, and breech birth, often combined with acupuncture. National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) +4 Key Aspects of Moxa Therapy: Methods: It can be direct (moxa cone placed directly on skin, which may blister) or indirect (moxa stick held near skin or placed on an acupuncture needle). Types of Materials: Commonly uses moxa sticks or rolls, which are ignited to produce heat. Purposes: It is used to strengthen the body, reduce pain, improve immune function, treat breech babies, and manage chronic ailments by warming the body's meridians. Duration: A typical session lasts about 30–60 minutes, focusing on warming specific points until the skin is red. Safety: While generally safe, it should be done under professional guidance to avoid burns, especially as it can cause blistering in direct applications. Wikipedia Wikipedia +8 Moxibustion is believed to break up energy blockages, relieving ailments related to coldness and deficiency, such as asthma, pain, and digestive dysfunction.