Everything You Need To Know About Moxibustion

What is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is one of the alternative therapies or treatments used in conjunction with acupuncture. It commonly involves the use of burned herbs and the resulting heat is applied in different parts of the body. Moxibustion is one of the adjunctive therapies being offered here at Westchester Acupuncture.

What are the uses of moxibustion?

According to traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, the resulting heat produced during moxibustion is used to improve the flow of vital energy to the different parts of the body through certain pathways. The vital energy is also known as gi or chi; it must be stimulated so it can flow throughout the body as it can help improve an individual’s health and wellness. Physical and mental health issues are thought to occur due to blockages of the flow of chi to the different parts of the body.

What are the different health problems that benefit from the use of moxibustion?

• Arthritis
• Backache
• Cancer
• Digestive issues
• Dysmenorrhea or menstrual cramps
• Headaches
• Infertility
• Tightness of muscles
• Tendonitis
• Ulcers

What are the different types of moxibustion?

There are two main types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. With direct moxibustion, the practitioner places the burning moxa directly on the patient’s skin. This technique can be quite painful and cause scarring so it is no longer used. Indirect moxibustion is the more popular of the two and nowadays, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners commonly use it. It involves the burning of moxa on the top of the acupuncture needle. Moxa is a substance created from dried leaves of Mugwort or Wormwood.

In other cases, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners may place the burning moxa on top of a layer of salt, garlic, or ginger placed on the skin of the patient. Other techniques make use of the application of heat to certain points in the body using an electrical source, while others hold the burning moxa above the patient’s skin for a few minutes.

What are the benefits of moxibustion?

Moxibustion is known for relieving pain. It also improves blood circulation and stimulates the body’s innate healing response. When an individual has sore muscles, the practitioner can treat it by warming certain points of the body using the heat from the burning moxa.

Here are some of the benefits of Moxibustion:

• It improves the flow of qi (vital energy) to the different parts of the body.
• Relieves back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps by warming the body of an individual.
• It improves female health problems, such as breech pregnancy, infertility, irregularities of menstruation.
• Alleviates male health issues like decreased sperm count and impotence.
• It improves the immune system to fight various illnesses and promote an individual’s health and wellness.
• Increases resistance to cold and flu that can be quite common during wintertime.
• Relieves digestive system problems such as diarrhea and constipation.
• It helps alleviate anxiety and depression.
• Reduces the side effects caused by cancer treatments.

Moxibustion is usually combined with acupuncture and it is considered as one of the most important adjunctive therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you want to inquire about Moxibustion and other adjunctive therapies that we offer, please do not hesitate to contact us. Here at Westchester Acupuncture, you can schedule an appointment with us.

You can have an in-depth consultation at our clinic so we can help you determine if moxibustion is the right option for you. Make sure to choose a reliable Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic like Westchester Acupuncture. You must choose a trained practitioner to ensure that you can experience the benefits of moxibustion efficiently and safely. You can check our clients’ testimonials here. You can avail of a gift card for your family, friends, and loved ones here.

Are you searching for a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in Westchester County? You’ve come to the right place. Westchester Acupuncture is located in Hartsdale, New York, USA. We offer different services and treatments essential to traditional Chinese medicine such as Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Tui Na, Pediatric Tui Na, Gua Sha, dietary recommendations, etc. If you have any inquiries or questions about our company, services, and treatments that we offer, please contact us, you can call us at 917-273-8912 or you can also send us an email at info@westchesteracupuncture.us. We are located at 111 N. Central Park Ave. Suite 270 Hartsdale, NY10530. You can also set up an appointment with us through our contact form.