Moxibustion: The Power of Heat and Herbs

Moxa is an important tool in Traditional Chinese medicine used for thousands of years. Ancient hieroglyphs that date back to more than 3,000 years ago, during the Shang Dynasty in China, have been found to depict acupuncture and moxibustion treatments. What is Moxa? Moxa is a small and spongy plant, also called Mugwort in English and Artemesia Vulgaris in Latin. Therapists use moxa, a dried herb, to warm specific body areas, focusing primarily on pressure points. The purpose of moxa

Moxibustion: Acupuncture-Related Herbal Health Treatment

Ever heard of moxibustion? It’s a traditional Chinese treatment that involves burning a plant called mugwort, and is said to help relieve “cold and damp” ailments such as colds, congestion, and digestive issues. The mugwort is sometimes made into a small roll like a cigar: it’s then lit and burned close to the body. Small pieces of mugwort can also be placed on the body at specific acupuncture points, and lit there.