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Moxibustion

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy technique involving mugwort burning, known as moxa. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate the flow of Qi (pronounced chee), strengthen the blood and maintain general health. Qi is translated as life energy.

Moxibustion can provide many benefits because it generates heat. The first advantage of moxibustion is that it can increase a person’s temperature. People with autoimmune illnesses, weak immune systems, and blood circulation issues are typically chilly. The warming properties of moxa make it a brilliant therapy for these illnesses.

Moxibustion therapy is also a good choice for those whose jobs are known to aggravate their physical ailments. The warmth of moxa can be essential in bringing great relief to those afflicted with physical ailments.

This pleasant heating sensation penetrates the skin, which increases blood flow, and can allow oxygen to flow more readily to the tissues, muscles, and tendons that are particularly affected.

What Is Moxibustion Used For?

Moxibustion tends to be beneficial in cases where the disease results from cold pathogens or a qi yang deficiency.

This encompasses:

  • Infertility.
  • Organ prolapse.
  • Menstrual cramps.
  • Sleep issues.
  • Indigestion.
  • Joint pain.
  • Gastrointestinal issues.
  • Acute and Chronic pain.
  • Headaches and migraines.
  • Stress / Anxiety.

It is also often used to correct breech positioning during maternity when a newborn is inserted feet- or bottom-first inside the uterus instead of head-first. Moxibustion has proved to be an efficient method to facilitate a baby’s turn from becoming breech without needing to seek medical assistance.

What Are The Benefits Of Moxibustion?

Patients can experience a variety of benefits from moxibustion treatments. In most cases, patients should feel a pleasant warming sensation accompanied by an odor, creating a pleasant feeling of relaxation on the treatment bed.

Other benefits include:

  • Warms the body:According to traditional Chinese medicine, since the human body is currently “cold”, once cold is formed in the body, many acupuncture points and meridians will become stagnant. This can cause pain in specific areas, which usually feels worse in cold weather and better in warm weather. A common example of a cold-related disease is arthritis.
  • Promote qi and blood flow:Moxibustion can help relieve pain caused by blood or qi stagnation by promoting blood circulation and qi flow. Moxibustion is particularly useful in gynecology for patients with menstrual cramps and has been used to speed up the healing of bruises.
  • Stimulate Acupoints:We also use moxibustion to stimulate certain points, such as the pinky toe, which can help turn a breech baby. Some points on the body are not suitable for acupuncture, such as the navel, which can help with certain digestive disorders.
  • Builds Qi & Blood:Moxibustion therapy has been shown to enhance immune function, improve white blood cells, increase the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines and antibodies, and enhance immunity. It can not only help you relieve depression, but also help fight diseases that impair the immune system.