Moxibustion

Moxibustion is an ancient TCM method. The "moxa wool" is made of the dried herb Artemisia Vulgaris, in Chinese Ai Ye. The glowing moxa creates a pleasurable warmth on the skin at the acupuncture point or meridian. The intention is not to burn the skin. The Artemisia herb has a warming quality which activates the Yang Qi, tones the Qi and Blood, drives out Cold and removes Dampness. This is why moxibustion is an effective method for taking care of coldness and pain. Moxibustion is often used simultaneously with acupuncture to escalate the effect.