Moxibustion

Moxa or Moxibustion, is the burning of Artemesia vulgaris (mugwort). Moxa is used as often as needles in China and throughout history, the air in hospitals and clinics in China are filled with the smoke of this wonderful herb.

Moxa can be used in the form of cones on the skin, needle head, Japanese rice grain, smokeless or stick moxa. It has many therapeutic uses and is used according to Chinese medicine pathology and pattern diagnosis. The Chinese character for acupuncture actually translates as acupuncture-moxibustion, they are inseparable in traditional medicine.