What is Moxibustion (Moxa)?

Acupuncture and Moxibustion are two of the oldest medical practices in the world, originating in China over 2,500 years ago.
Moxibustion therapy is used by Traditional Chinese Medicine to prevent diseases, relieve pain, stop bleeding, and maintain health. Moxibustion involves burning Moxa, a cone or stick made of ground Mugwort leaves, either directly on the skin or indirectly over the acupuncture points, to warm and invigorate the free flow of Qi and blood in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences. Moxibustion is often used in conjunction with
acupuncture to enhance its effects, or as a standalone therapy for conditions such as cold, flu, muscular-skeletal symptoms, digestive disorder, menstrual cramps, fertility issues, breech presentation in late term pregnancy.