What is moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese therapy that dates back for many centuries B.C.  It employs an herb known as “mugwort.” The herb is burned near the surface of the skin near acupoints to stimulate blood circulation, and the free flow of Chi.

In traditional Asian medicine, moxibustion is used for any condition of pain, low energy or obstruction, where coldness or stagnation is a primary causative factor. Likewise, moxibustion is used for cases of blood deficiency or blood stagnation.

The heat from moxibustion penetrates deeply into the bo dy, giving both an immediate warming effect and a continuing warming effect, which lasts for several days after the treatment.
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                                                                                  Benefits:

• strengthens the immune system
• stimulates blood production and circulation
• increased white blood cell production
• increased platelet production
• increases activity of the adrenal glands
• expedites blood coagulation
• supports many other biochemical reactions that assist the body in healing
• helps to lift the spirits and is very effective for many types of
  mild depression or fatigue  

In my experience, acupressure combined with moxibustion is very effective with Arthritic conditions associated with a cold and/or damp environment, and for painful muscles and joints.

Moxibustion feels very comfortable for most patients and the therapeutic effects are significant.