Moxibustion

What is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion involves the burning of dried mugwort, known as 'Aiye艾葉' in Chinese. It is placed directly or indirectly on the skin at the selected meridians or acu-points. With its warming property, it is commonly used to promote qi (energy) and blood flow and for treating cold conditions that worsen in cold weather such as rheumatoid arthritis. 

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Moxibustion can be used alone or in combination with Acupuncture treatment to increase the therapeutic effect in accordance with the patient's body constitution. 

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What can I expect to feel?

There may be a sensation of a sudden flood of warmth at the selected site of moxibustion, or some tingling sensation in some cases.

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