Moxibustion, Moxa, Artemisia vulgaris, Mugwort
Moxibustion is the application of heat from burning certain herbal substances on or near the acupuncture points. Primarily mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris, is used. Moxa is useful for tonifying deficient conditions, moving stagnant Qi and Blood, and dispelling Cold in the Meridians. Frankly, I love the stuff.
A little moxa over ST36, Zu San Li, can wake you up and keep you going
better than a cup of coffee. Moxa SJ4, Yang Chi, on a woman with a cold, amenorrheic uterus and within a week or two her body begins to remember what it’s like to have regular periods. For a case of severe diarrhea put a quarter inch thick piece of ginger over the belly button and light a cone of moxa on top of the ginger a couple of times 
(until the heat has settled in); the frequency and violence of the diarrhea stops–awesome for stomach viruses. I could go on and on about the uses of moxa, but this blog was simply an introduction to why your acupuncturist might be using it on you.
Moxa can be burned in multiple forms, so I’ve supplied some visuals. The rolling tiger warmer is rolled over the body. The moxa box is used for large areas such as the abdomen or back. The little stick-on Japanese moxa is great for getting directly at the acupuncture points.
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April 20th, 2009 at 03:24
I think acupuncture as a way to cure some diseases is a great alternative to try to see if your problem can be cured.
November 2nd, 2009 at 22:59
Acupuncture does work. it helps me deal with my allergies and also i use acupunture for relaxation /