Moxibustion
What is it?
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. Dried mugwort leaves (moxa) are burned on or very near the surface of the skin, targeting the body’s meridians and acupuncture points. The theory behind moxibustion is that by warming the meridians of the qi in the blood through the body, it nourishes and boosts yang deficiencies or disorders of a cold nature.
What does it treat?
Moxibustion can be used to treat a range of health concerns, including: gastrointestinal issues, menstrual cramps, arthritis, joint or muscle pain, chronic pain, cold and flu prevention, eczema, ulcerative colitis and high blood pressure.