Moxibustion, or moxa, is an ancient healing practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves burning the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) in conjunction with acupunctureto stimulate the acupoints. Moxa is particularly effective for treating patterns of deficiency, as often seen in the Kidney, Spleen, Qi, and Blood system.

Moxibustion, often referred to simply as moxa, is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) near or on the skin to stimulate acupuncture points and improve the flow of Qi (life energy) in the body. It has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments, including pain, […]

By Katika Funnell - Acupuncturist

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