Moxa

Moxa or moxibustion is the heating of acupuncture points or areas of the body. For this purpose a special type of mugwort is used which is rolled like a cigar or compressed like coal.

Moxing (i.e. heated) is often used when cold has penetrated or when the acupuncture point needs a more dynamic (Yang) energy. It is particularly popular and effective with my patients if they have back or abdominal pain. We all know the soothing warmth of hot water bottles or cherry stone cushions.

 Moxa can be used as a single treatment or in combination with acupuncture, Gua Sha and cupping.