When is moxibustion used?

Example of moxibustionMoxibustion is used for:

• Pain due to injury or arthritis, especially in "cold" patterns where the pain naturally feels better with the application of heat

• Digestive problems and irregular elimination

• Gynecological and obstetrical conditions, including breech presentation in late term pregnancy

• Protection against cold and flu strains

Doctor often do both acupuncture and moxibustion in the same treatment session when appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment strategy.

These therapies increase each other's effectiveness when used together.

Moxibustion Therapy

We offer two types of moxibustion therapy :  direct and indirect moxibustion. 

Non-scarring moxibustion, one of direct moxibustion, which the moxa is placed on the point and lit, but is extinguished or removed before it burns the skin. The patient will experience a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin.

Indirect moxibustion is a method of using a moxa stick, roughly the shape and size of a cigar, and holds it close to the area being treated for several minutes until the area reacts.

Another form of indirect moxibustion Doctor uses often is both acupuncture needles and moxa. A needle is inserted into an acupoint and retained. The tip of the needle is then wrapped in moxa and ignited, generating heat to the point and the surrounding area. After the desired effect is achieved, the moxa is extinguished and the needle(s) removed.