Moxa

     What an intriguing topic this is, one I know so very little about. Moxa, artemesia vulgaris, along with needles and herbs is one of the three legs of the stool of acupuncture practice. Moxa is a fibrous herb which smolders when a lighted incense stick is applied. Ancient Chinese Chapstick might be used as a base to stick the little compressed pyramids on. It warms the acupuncture point and subsequently the patient. We should be mindful about using it with those with heart conditions or who already have lots of heat in the system. But if you’re cold in the core or hand and feet, 5 – 7 moxa will do the trick.

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