moxibustion & its health benefits

Moxibustion

& Its Benefits

TAN Meng Kwang B. Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., M.Ed., M.B.A.

Health & Wellness Educator/Practitioner

History of Moxibustion

Moxibustion (Chinese: 灸; pinyin: jiǔ) is a traditional

Chinese medicine therapy

using moxa, or mugwort

herb.

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Moxibustion plays an important role in

the traditional medical systems of

China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Tibet,

and Mongolia.



Mugwort has long been considered an

herbal ally for women with particular benefit

in regulating the menstrual cycle and easing

the transition to menopause.



The mugwort is aged and grind it up to a fluff

Moxa is Yang in nature and is therefore used mainly to restore deficient Yang conditions.


Using Moxibustion

There are two types of using Moxa:

(i) Direct Moxa

The moxa is placed directly on the

skin


Using Moxibustion

There are two types of using Moxa:

(ii) Indirect Moxa

Something is placed between the burning Moxa

and the skin: slices of Ginger, Garlic, Salt,

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Using Moxibustion

Moxa Stick, developed in the Ming Dynasty, is a

convenient, less time consuming and easily

controlled method of applying Moxa indirectly.


Using Moxibustion

The Moxa Stick is lit at one end and held about 1

inch from the skin, and burned for up to 15 minutes

or until the skin around the area is bright red.


Using Moxibustion

Moxa stick can be self-administered or

administered by a professional therapist.


Using Moxibustion

Moxibustion can also be used at sites where

acupuncture needles are already inserted, which

allows the heat from the moxa stick to be

transferred to the needle and carried deeper into

the body.


Health Benefits of Moxibustion

Studies have shown that indirect moxa application over slices of garlic produces infrared waves that are deeply absorbed by the body and its accompanying physiological and biochemical effects.



A lot of interest within the international scientific community to study the beneficial effect of moxibustion in fighting cancer, HIV and liver dysfunction.



Studies have shown that moxa burnt over specific parts of the body can help:

activate immune functions and increase the red and white blood cell count,

enhance lymphocyte and other natural killer cell activity.



Studies have shown that moxa

burnt over specific parts of the

body can help:

heal wounded tissue and the

revive of organs which have lost

their capacity to function

optimally

lower blood pressure, reduce

blood viscosity, and dilate

various vessels

detox the body



Moxibustion provides effective support for:

chronic pain

immune system disorders and breakdown

autoimmune disorders




lymphatic disorders requiring drainage

eye sight pain and blurriness

skin disorders




muscular/tissue tension, injuries and blockages

misaligned/slipped disks, strained/injured ligaments

and tendons




arthritis/rheumatism of muscles and joints

carpal tunnel, tendonitis, nerve/joint inflammation,

repetitive strain injuries




chronic/acute gastroenteritis, peptic ulcer, diarrhea,

indigestion, low metabolism

food poisoning

bronchial asthma




liver-spleen/pancreatic weakness and cleansing

kidney/gall bladder stones




fertility boost

menstrual cramps, disorders, chronic pelvic inflammation, menopause



Moxibustion provides effective support for :

prostate issues

heart weakness



In 1998, a study published by the Journal of the

American Medical Association, on the effect of

moxibustion on breech presentation babies: 75% of

the pregnant women in the study had breech

foetuses that turned into the normal position.

Ref: “Moxibustion for correction of breech presentation: a randomized controlled trial” by Cardini

and Weixin in Journal of the American Medical Association. 280 (18):1580-1584, 1998


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