What is moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials called “moxa” are burned on or very near the surface of the skin. The intention is to warm and invigorate the flow of Qi in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences.

When is moxibustion used?

Moxibustion is used for:

• Pain due to injury or athritis, especially in “cold” patterns where the pain naturally feels better with the application of heat
• Digestive Problems and irregular elimination
• Gynecological and obstetrical conditions, including breech presentation in late term pregnancy
• Protection against cold and flu strains

What does it smell like?

There is a small inconvenience associated with moxibustion: the smoke and odor. Although there are so-called smokeless varieties of moxa, the preferred true moxa (made from mugwort) does produce a lot of smoke when burned.

What can I expect to feel?

You will feel a sudden flooding of warmth that quickly radiates along a specific application. This kind of treatment will give you a good result, as it indicates the arrival of the Qi and signals that the flow of Qi.