The term moxibustion comes from the science of acupuncture. The word "moxa" comes from the Japanese and is translated as "burning". The Chinese equivalent is "Jiu".

Treatment with so-called moxa beads is also intended to stimulate the flow of energy during acupuncture.

How is moxibustion done?


Moxibustion is an ancient Asian healing method which, like acupuncture, has been around for several thousand years.

In moxibustion, medicinal herbs are burnt over the acupuncture point. Cones (moxa cones) or cigars formed from mugwort are placed on the acupuncture point and burnt.

Ginger slices about two millimetres thick are usually placed between the skin and the moxa cone.

Moxibustion is used when the body cannot be supplied with sufficient energy using acupuncture needles alone. The burning medicinal herb is intended to further stimulate the flow of energy.

Moxibustion is used to treat ailments caused by cold and dampness in particular, as well as states of weakness.