Moxibustion is well-known and widely practiced. Many people have purchased moxa sticks and moxibustion tools but do not know how to use them. This article will help you solve these problems. (Image source: Internet) First, let us understand what moxibustion is. It refers to the practice of igniting moxa (ai rónɡ) and applying it to … Read more
1. What is Moxibustion? Moxibustion, this ancient term, has existed since the Spring and Autumn period over two thousand years ago, and there are numerous historical records about it. Confucius once said: “Self-moxibustion for those without illness.” The Mengzi records: “For a seven-year illness, seek moxa from three years ago.” Introduction to Medicine: “For diseases … Read more
Introduction Moxibustion is the most effective medical technique to maximize the medicinal effects of mugwort. It can promote Qi flow, strengthen Yang, dispel wind and dampness, relieve pain, and ward off external pathogens. Many friends who come for consultation ask me, can moxibustion treat rhinitis, can it treat lumbar disc herniation, can it treat arthritis, … Read more
Moxibustion has a wide range of effects. Modern research suggests that the methanol extract of the combustion products of mugwort (Ai Ye) has a free radical scavenging effect, which is stronger than that of the methanol extract of unburned mugwort.When we apply moxibustion to specific areas of the body, lipid peroxidation significantly decreases, an effect … Read more
Moxibustion, also known as ai jiu (艾灸), is a method that uses mugwort (艾绒) as the main material to create moxa sticks or cones. When ignited, it is applied directly or indirectly to specific acupuncture points on the body, providing thermal stimulation to achieve disease prevention, treatment, and health maintenance.The materials for moxibustion vary, including … Read more
01 What is Moxibustion? Mugwort (艾草, ài cǎo) is a herbaceous medicinal plant. It contains volatile aromatic oils that produce a unique fragrance, which can repel mosquitoes and flies, purify the air, and prevent and treat diseases. Moxibustion (灸, jiǔ) involves igniting the flammable mugwort and using it to warm and stimulate acupuncture points, directly … Read more
Spring Moxibustion All Questions Answered In early spring, the world revives, and nature bursts with vitality. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) mentions that “spring governs the liver” and “spring and summer nourish Yang, while autumn and winter nourish Yin.” Spring is the season for the liver Qi to rise and a good time … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosis does not rely on instruments, MRI scans, or urine and stool tests. Instead, it is based on the accumulated experiences of past practitioners summarized through the Four Examinations and Eight Principles. Among the Four Examinations, the four methods serve as modern diagnostic tools, while the theoretical system of TCM … Read more