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MOXABUSTION

Moxibustion, or “moxa”, is a “warming” technique that is used as a tool in Chinese medicine. It is the use of the herb Artemisia argyi or mugwort.

In ancient China, medical practitioners would burn moxa directly or indirectly to the skin having wide ranging and powerful results.

So what does moxa do?

Moxa…

• Warms meridians

• Expels cold

• Tonifies yang and keeping it from collapse

• Tonifies Qi

• Strengthens blood

• Improves Qi and blood circulation

• Relieves stagnation

• Stimulates the digestive function

• Boosts immune system

• Relieve pain and cramping

And what is moxa used to treat?

Moxa is used mainly for conditions of cold (pain) and dampness (swelling, masses), but it can also treat...... 

• Infertility

• Dysmenorrhea

• Ovarian cysts

• Menstrual cramps

• Poor sperm motility

• Impotence

• Fetal malposition

• Pain

• Weakened immunity

• Herpes zoster

• Asthma

• Weakness

• Fatigue

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Aging related issues

• Diarrhea

• Colitis

• IBS disorders

• Urinary retention

• Urinary incontinence

• Knee osteoarthritis

• Arthritis

• Joint pain worsened by cold or damp weather

• Heel pain

• TMJ (temporomandibular joint disturbance)

• Soft tissue injury

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