- Dr. Annie (Han) Yang 杨
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine DACM
Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
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MOXA
MOXIBUSTION
Moxibustion is a method of heating specific acupuncture points on the body by burning an herb material close to the skin. This technique can be used alone or in combination with acupuncture – the Chinese character for acupuncture means “acupuncture-moxibustion.”
Moxibustion is a technique that involves the burning of mugwort, known as moxa, which is an herb that facilitates healing. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”), strengthen the blood and maintain general health.
BENEFITS OF OF MOXA
Moxibustion can be used for many reasons because it provides many benefits that will help your mind, body and soul.
Moxa helps warm the body and is a great choice for conditions like autoimmune diseases.
Helps relieves aches and pains
Increases blood flow to areas of inflammation
Helps strengthens your immune system
It is a pleasant treatment for children with persistent coughs, asthmas, and stomach issues.
WHAT IS MOXA MADE OF?
The herb material used is mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris, Ai Ye) an invasive weed, which grows in many climates, including Western North Carolina. Mugwort has a long history of use in folk medicine
In Chinese Herbal Medicine it is used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and uterine bleeding and to increase blood circulation to the pelvic area to treat menstrual pain. Moxibustion (applying heat near the skin) has successfully been used to turn breech babies into a normal head-down position before childbirth.
WHAT IS MOXIBUSTION USED FOR?
Moxibustion can be used to prevent diseases and maintain health as part of tonification treatments to help strengthen the organs and immune system. When applied to acupuncture points that strengthen and lift the qi, moxa can boost the immune system and help with fatigue, digestive issues, and much more.
PATIENT TESTIMONIAL ON MOXA TREATMENT
"DR. ANNIE IS THE BEST DOCTOR YOU WILL EVER FIND IN HAWAII"
I have been going to her for couple years now. She has helped me in different stages in life. She helped me overcome sickness faster. She takes the time to listen to her patients, very caring. I always recommend her to all the people I know.
- Nayeli P. of Aiea, HI.
HISTORY OF MOXIBUSTION
Moxa is a herb called Mugwort or ‘Artemisia Vulgari’ that is widely grown in many countries and harvested for use in Chinese Medicine. Mugwort gets its botanical name ‘Artemisia’ from the Greek Goddess Artemis.
Artemis was known as the Goddess who, among other things, protected young children and relieved disease in women. Perhaps unsurprisingly, moxa is frequently used to treat gynecological conditions and menstrual pain and is also part of the treatment to turn breech babies.