Moxibustion
Immerse yourself in healing heat with moxibustion
Stimulate your energy, relieve your discomforts, feel inner renewal.
Its benefits
1. Deep stimulation: moxibustion targets specific points, stimulating vital energy and providing profound relief to pains and discomforts.
2. Energetic harmony: restore internal balance by boosting energy flow, alleviating imbalances, and promoting a sense of well-being.
3. Inner renewal: experience inner renewal as Moxibustion activates cellular regeneration and revitalizes your vitality.
3 ways Moxibustion can help you:
Who it's for
For those seeking relief from specific pains, improving energy circulation, and experiencing a deep sense of well-being.
Recommendations
Recommended for individuals with joint pains, circulation issues, and those looking for a complementary therapy for energy balance.
What you'll gain
Immerse yourself in a warm embrace of well-being. Moxibustion offers profound relief, internal restoration, and revitalization of your vital energy.
What is moxa therapy?
Moxibustion, often referred to as moxa therapy, is a traditional healing technique that originated in China over 2,000 years ago and is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the burning of dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) on or near specific points on the body to stimulate healing.
Key Features of Moxibustion:
- Mugwort (Moxa): The dried leaves of the mugwort plant are processed into a soft, spongy texture known as moxa. This can be used in various forms, such as loose moxa, moxa sticks or cones, and even as part of acupuncture needles.
- Warming Technique: Moxibustion is often used to add warmth to specific acupuncture points or regions of the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that this warmth helps to invigorate the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood in the body, promoting overall health and healing.
- Direct and Indirect Methods:
- Direct Moxibustion: Involves placing a small cone or ball of moxa directly on the skin at an acupuncture point.
- Indirect Moxibustion: The more commonly used method. The moxa is either burned near the skin without direct contact or placed on an acupuncture needle inserted into an acupuncture point.
Benefits of Moxibustion:
Moxibustion is often used to warm specific areas or points on the body. In TCM, warmth is associated with improved circulation and the removal of cold or dampness from the body.
The heat generated during moxibustion is believed to invigorate the flow of Qi and blood, promoting balance within the body’s energy systems.
Some practitioners use moxibustion to support the immune system, especially during times of weakness or vulnerability.
Moxibustion is used in women’s health for conditions such as endometriosis or breech presentation during pregnancy.
Moxibustion can be used to alleviate pain, particularly pain associated with cold or damp conditions.
Moxibustion should be performed by trained and qualified practitioners to ensure safety and effectiveness.