Practising moxibustion

Moxibustion is a technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves stimulating precise points on the body through the combustion of dried mugwort — moxa. Practised for several millennia in Asia, it is today accessible to everyone for home use, provided a few essential rules are observed.

Needle moxibustion: choosing the right equipment The warm-needle technique (needle moxibustion) rests on a balance between safety, thermal conduction and clinical efficacy. The choice of equipment directly influences the quality of thermal stimulation and the associated risks. This article offers an analysis based on available scientific data.

Introduction to moxibustion techniques Moxibustion is practised using several techniques. Some are simple and can be performed easily, while others require training at a school of acupuncture or Chinese medicine. It should be noted that not all schools teach the same methods, and some may differ depending on traditions (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc.).

As a moxa retailer, I notice a spike in orders every winter — even though the classical texts of Chinese medicine recommend moxibustion in summer. This apparent paradox reveals two complementary uses: curative and preventive in summer, maintenance and symptomatic in winter.

Shi Mian and An Mian 4, two little-known points to warm with a moxa stick in the evening to re-anchor the yang and bring sleep back. Location and timings.

How can heat be treated by adding fire? An article from the Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine explains the reasoning that allows Yong Quan to be moxaed in patients who nevertheless show every sign of rising heat.