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What is Moxibustion and How Does It Work?
What is Moxibustion and How Does It Work?
Moxibustion is a thermal treatment that uses the medical herb Artemisia, or Mugwort (艾草). It is popular for conditions such as breech birth and menstrual cramps due to its non-invasive and natural approach. Often, it is combined with acupuncture.
How Moxibustion Works:
How Moxibustion Works:
Moxa heat is transmitted to the deep layers of the skin and muscles via polymodal receptors (PRs) of heat-sensitive acupoints. This ‘Yang’ treatment warms Meridian channels and stimulates Qi circulation.
Process of Moxibustion:
Process of Moxibustion:
Mugwort is burnt and positioned 1-2 inches above the skin at chosen acupuncture points for 30-40 minutes. This increases peripheral arterial blood flow and micro-vascular permeability, which appears as a pinkish flush on the skin.
Major Benefits of Moxibustion:
Major Benefits of Moxibustion:
Analgesic (Pain Relief)
Immunity Enhancing
Anti-aging
When to Avoid Moxibustion:
When to Avoid Moxibustion:
Fever
Acute Infectious Diseases
Hypertension
During Menstruation
Mid Stage Pregnancy
Common Conditions Treated with Moxibustion:
Common Conditions Treated with Moxibustion:
Arthritis, Tendonitis, and Muscle Strains
Gynecological conditions such as Infertility, Menstrual cramps, irregular periods, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), cysts, and clots
Gastrointestinal issues like bloating, diarrhea, IBS
Breech birth
Low immunity and susceptibility to cold and flu strains
Post COVID management
Chronic fatigue
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