Moxibustion is a traditional technique that is commonly used with acupuncture treatments. It involves the burning of a specific herb called mugwort. The moxibustion process has been used to facilitate the healing by stimulating the flow of qi, and strengthening the blood.
Here at Coastal Natural Therapies we may employ a wide range of moxibustion techniques during your treatment these may include direct or indirect methods. These methods include the burning of small rice grain sized pieces of moxibustion to larger cone shaped pieces, these methods are used to warm and invigorate the area for a more clinically beneficial result. We also use a method of burning moxibustion on top of a needle that would heat a larger area. As with acupuncture the moxibustion techniques used are specific to each person.
