Moxibustion

Moxibustion or  moxa is an essential part of Chinese Medicine. Moxa, a soft woolly herb formed from mugwort leaves is either placed safely on the skin or held just above it, over specific acupuncture points or channels. The moxa burns slowly, creating a therapeutic heat which diffuses through the targeted point or channel in a way that affects the flow of qi and blood. The moxa is removed as soon as the patient feels a sensation of heat.