Moxa
Moxa is a modality of Chinese medicine that can be used with acupuncture needles or alone. Moxa involves the use of dry herbs, usually Mugwort (Artemesiae Vulgaris) to warm and activate acupuncture points and meridians. It is mostly used for warming and tonifying deficient Qi and Yang. Moxa can be burned in the form of a stick, a cone or loose in a “moxa box”.
Moxa is a modality of Chinese medicine that can be used with acupuncture needles or alone. Moxa involves the use of dry herbs, usually Mugwort (Artemesiae Vulgaris) to warm and activate acupuncture points and meridians. It is mostly used for warming and tonifying deficient Qi and Yang. Moxa can be burned in the form of a stick, a cone or loose in a “moxa box”.
A Moxa stick consists of tightly rolled herbs in cigar form, it is usedto stimulate acupuncture points alone or where a needle has been inserted. The moxa is held approximately one half inch from the acupuncture point but does not touch the skin. [more...]
Cups
Cupping is the use of glass globes or bamboo jars and heat to create a vacuum suction on the patient’s skin. The jars are usually placed on the back or chest areas. This technique is used to Invigorate Blood and Disperse Wind, Heat and Damp. Some conditions it is use for are asthma or bronchial congestion, muscle pain and Injury, joint pain, and headaches.
Cupping is the use of glass globes or bamboo jars and heat to create a vacuum suction on the patient’s skin. The jars are usually placed on the back or chest areas. This technique is used to Invigorate Blood and Disperse Wind, Heat and Damp. Some conditions it is use for are asthma or bronchial congestion, muscle pain and Injury, joint pain, and headaches.
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