MOXIBUSTION

Commonly called 'moxa' for short, moxibustion is a form of heat therapy used in Chinese Medicine for a number of different health concerns.

Moxa uses gentle heat to relieve pain (especially joint pain) and boost 'YANG' energy within the body. 

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Flow Acupuncture uses many different forms of moxibustion therapy, which comes from the Chinese artemesia plant. 

• Pole moxa - a warmed roll of moxa is held above an acupuncture point

• Stick-on moxa - a specialized moxa holder is adhered to the skin at an acupuncture point

• Rice grain moxa - tiny pieces of moxa 'wool' the size of a grain of rice are warmed at an acupuncture point

• Warming needle - balls of moxa 'wool' are placed on the end of an acupuncture needle to gently warm the needle itself

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All forms are effective, and are used for different reasons.