This is a procedure that uses heat stimulation by applying tiny burning herb sticks over specific acupoint.
Moxibustion strengthens the entire energy immune system and is used to prevent disease.
Moxibustion is a method whereby moxa punk(or other herbs)is burned on or above the skin at acupuncture points. The heat warms the Qi and Blood in the channels and is therefore useful in the treatment of disease and maintenance of health. Sometimes moxibustion is more effective than acupuncture, where at times the two have a synergistic effect.
And it is a safe therapy and leaves no marks.
General indications
- Strengthen entire energy and immune system.
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, pain or soreness in the joint
- Deficient cold conditions
- Pulmonary tuberculosis
- Abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea, dysentery
- Arthritic pain
- Local numbness and stiffness
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