Moxibustion

Moxa or moxibustion is the non-invasive form of acupuncture, obviously not acting in the same manner as the needles, but equally effective, although perhaps not quite as rapid. Moxa is softer, smoother and with much less risk of causing shock. It can be used every day, which cannot be be done safely with needles. Moxa is reliable but does not have the same energy as the needle. The heat from the dried mugwort which forms the moxibustion cylinder is very intense and creates the necessary stimulus in the meridian and then on the organ(s) requiring that action. One can then bring about a balanced energetic environment and improve harmony and the state of health.

The ions released from the burning herb act on the body, stimulating meridians, expelling cold and stasis, activating the blood, neutralizing viri, regulating vital energy and blood. One of the advantages of moxa is that it is not invasive. So many people fear the idea of a needle being inserted into their body, but here it is just a sustained heat that is applied and with very little discomfort.

Moxibustion is part and parcel of Traditional Chinese Medicine performed on carefully selected meridian points, generally over a 9-day period with one session a day.

Some quotes from the Chinese texts:

"The needle is energetic, but it does not have the security of moxa." Yi Xue 1, 12

"For that which medicines cannot reach, for that which needles cannot effect, moxa is necessary." Yi Xue Ru Men 1, 45

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