Modern individuals often experience increased stress from various sources such as society and family, compounded by pollution affecting both body and mind. This can lead to symptoms like depression, irritability, memory decline, lack of concentration, insomnia, vivid dreams, halitosis, and fatigue. Men may experience erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and prostatitis, while women may face issues like breast hyperplasia and menstrual irregularities. The emergence of these modern ailments reflects a state of “exhaustion”. In fact, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) attributes these conditions to insufficient qi and blood or obstructed meridians.1) Moxibustion Can Eliminate Fatigue and Improve SleepAfter exercise, individuals often experience muscle soreness and fatigue due to the accumulation of lactic acid. Moxibustion can rapidly reduce lactic acid buildup and alleviate fatigue. It also promotes the circulation of qi and blood in the neck and head, improving insomnia and forgetfulness caused by insufficient qi and blood reaching the upper body. Experiments have shown that treating fatigue and improving sleep primarily involves three acupuncture points: Da Zhui (Dazhui), Guan Yuan (Guanyuan), and Zu San Li (Zusanli). Moxibustion for fatigue has been tested on athletes with surprisingly good results, significantly enhancing athletic performance. Compared to other therapies, moxibustion is more convenient.2) Beauty and Skin Nourishment, Body ShapingHuman hormone secretion peaks between the ages of 20 and 22, after which it declines by 15% every decade, particularly in women. This reduction can lead to dull skin, pigmentation, roughness, loss of elasticity, and sagging. TCM believes that skin disorders are primarily related to the lungs. The lungs govern the skin and are susceptible to external pathogens; any impairment in lung function can harm the skin and hair. To enhance beauty, lung function must be regulated. Only when lung physiology is normal can skin conditions be fundamentally improved. Moxibustion, with a history of over 2000 years, is a natural and green health method. The aromatic smoke from burning mugwort enters through the nose, clearing the trachea and nourishing the heart and lungs. The essential oils released penetrate deeply into the muscles, promoting the flow of qi and invigorating the body’s vital energy. Moxibustion applied to specific meridians and acupuncture points that affect facial beauty can also alleviate the side effects of inferior cosmetics, expelling lead or carbon monoxide, maintaining skin hydration, and achieving skin care goals that promote health and natural beauty from within. Modern biological analysis shows that mugwort contains various components such as cedrol, multiple alcohols, and choline, making it beneficial for skin whitening, moisturizing, anti-aging, wrinkle reduction, acne improvement, and preventing skin sensitivity.3) Eliminate Cold Sensation and Improve Sexual FunctionMugwort can dispel cold, eliminate dampness, and unblock meridians. The body’s organs, limbs, skin, and muscles rely on the warmth, moisture, and nourishment from qi and blood to maintain vitality. Modern individuals often experience excessive cold and dampness, making mugwort an essential aid in treating diseases. Moxibustion can expel cold toxins and provide comprehensive care, preventing and improving internal health issues, achieving the goal of treating both symptoms and root causes. Through TCM moxibustion, the warming and unblocking effects on the meridians can care for male and female reproductive organs, stimulating the secretion of male and female hormones, thus achieving the following effects: 1. Care for the ovaries, improving dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities, low libido, rough skin, insomnia, memory decline, and menopausal syndrome caused by reduced estrogen secretion. Recommended moxibustion points: Guan Yuan (Guanyuan), Zhong Ji (Zhongji), Zi Gong (Zigong), and the eight Yao (Yaos) along the bladder meridian on the back. 2. Care for the uterine appendages, improving lower abdominal distension, cold uterus, infertility, and decreased sexual function caused by gynecological inflammation such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis. Recommended moxibustion points: Zhong Wan (Zhongwan), Guan Yuan (Guanyuan), Gui Lai (Guilai), Zi Gong (Zigong), Yao (Yaos), Zu San Li (Zusanli), and San Yin Jiao (Sanyinjiao). 3. Care for the breasts, preventing and treating breast hyperplasia, mastitis, and breast tumors. 4. Improving and regulating male sexual function, such as nocturnal emissions, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and prostate disorders. Recommended moxibustion points: Yao (Yaos), Zhi Yin (Zhiyin), Zhong Ji (Zhongji), Qi Hai (Qihai), Yin Ling Quan (Yinlingquan), and San Yin Jiao (Sanyinjiao).4) Enhance Immunity and Prevent AgingRecommended moxibustion points: Guan Yuan (Guanyuan), Zhong Wan (Zhongwan), Zu San Li (Zusanli), and Shen Que (Shenque). Moxibustion can enhance the body’s immunity and compensatory capacity, thereby strengthening the body’s vital energy. When applying moxibustion, the infrared rays produced by burning mugwort can stimulate the hydrogen bonds of biological molecules in the acupuncture points, creating a resonant effect while promoting the flow of qi, delivering activated energy to normal cells, immune-active cells, and energy-deficient pathological cells. Additionally, it helps correct the disordered energy metabolism in pathological states, regulating the body’s immunity and inhibiting cellular aging. Numerous comparative studies have shown that the regulating effects of moxibustion are particularly significant in enhancing immunity, combating fatigue, delaying aging, and overall body function regulation. TCM emphasizes the medicinal properties of mugwort in treating diseases. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that mugwort is warm in nature, bitter in taste, non-toxic, and has a pure yang nature that penetrates the twelve meridians. The smoke from mugwort also possesses medicinal properties. Good mugwort smoke can treat diseases. Mugwort smoke is a form of positive energy, possessing the medicinal properties of mugwort, thus capable of treating diseases, including respiratory system diseases. Scientific research has also shown that the components of mugwort smoke have therapeutic effects. However, does this mean that inhaling mugwort smoke excessively can cure diseases? Certainly not; moderation is key. Just as gypsum can clear heat and drain fire, it should not be consumed as food, or it may lead to illness. If performing moxibustion at home, if smoke ventilation is poor, one should find ways to reduce smoke inhalation to avoid discomfort while still benefiting from this excellent therapy. Of course, the premise is that the moxa sticks used must be aged and pure; otherwise, the smoke can be harmful.