MOXIBUSTION AT A GLANCE

Moxibustion has been used since Ancient China began practicing what we now refer to as Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ancient practitioners often used Moxibustion concurrently with massage and acupuncture techniques in their efforts to bring healing and balance to their clients. As with many other traditional Chinese forms of medicine, Moxibustion has changed very little over the ages.

It is believed that by holding the burning cone close to the skin blockages in one’s meridians can be cleared. There are two commonly used practices. One involves lighting the cone and placing the wide end on the skin. The smoke travels down the cone and heats the skin. Once the skin turns slightly red the cone is removed and placed on the next trigger point along the meridian being worked on. The second method requires the cone to be held close to the skin but involves no contact. The smoke will heat the skin, once the area turns red the cone is removed.