Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese medicine therapy using the burning of mugwort (moxa), often shaped into sticks or cones, near the skin to warm and stimulate acupuncture points or areas. Moxibustion helps to improve blood circulation, improve energy, and promote healing for conditions like pain, infertility, or to help turn breech babies. Techniques include indirect (stick held above skin), direct (moxa cone on skin), or in conjunction with acupuncture needles.

Close-up of a person receiving a herbal or cupping therapy with small herbal balls placed on their back, and steam rising from the therapy.