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Moxibustion

Moxibustion involves the burning of the medicinal herb Artemesia (mugwort) on or over the skin at very specific locations on the body to produce a therapeutic effect. The body is stimulated by the heat emitted and by the particular medicinal properties of this herb. I utilize different forms of moxibustion, including an indirect moxa stick hovered above the skin, as well as small cones placed directly on the skin with salve as a protective barrier. Patients tend to enjoy the aroma of the burning herb as part of a relaxing treatment experience.  I utilize moxibustion in combination with acupuncture, particularly with patients that are deficient, chronically cold and fatigued.

Learn more in this article I wrote about moxibustion and its many applications.