Moxibustion Moxibustion is an ancient Chinese technique that has many therapeutic effects. Moxibustion infuses heat into acupuncture points, which provides relief for patients suffering from cold induced pathologies. The heat of moxibustion can also dispel stagnation of blood, and qi, thereby stimulating and improving circulation. Moxibustion is also frequently used to tonify patients with deficiency conditions. These patients greatly benefit from the nourishing effect of the moxas warmth. . What to Expect The main material used in moxa is an herb called mugwort. This herb is a type of chrysanthemum, which has the medicinal properties of dispelling cold and relieving pain. . The herb is used in several forms as moxa. It is often used rolled up in a cigar shaped stick. It also comes in smaller rolls, which can be pinched onto acupuncture needles. Moxa also comes in loose form, which is hand shaped into small pyramids. These are just a few of the different forms of moxa that are used. . The commonality between the many forms is that they are all lit on fire and then left to burn slowly much like an incense stick. While the moxa is lit the acupuncturist carefully monitors to make sure it doesn't burn too closely to the skin.
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