Moxibustion

Moxibustion warms specific acupuncture points with various forms of the dried herb mugwort. This technique is pleasant and is often combined with an acupuncture treatment. It can help anything from pain, fertility or digestive trouble to helping to signal a breech baby to turn into the correct position. In fact, in one study, moxibustion on a specific point on the toe correlated to a breech baby turning over 65% of the time. Moxa comes from the herb mugwort and has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion is to invigorate the blood, generate energy, maintain general health, and strengthen the immune and digestive systems. Additionally, it is known to relieve menstrual pain due to its increase in blood circulation to the pelvic area.