“Mugwort and Moxa” booklet – French edition

“Mugwort and Moxa” booklet – French edition

The “Mugwort and Moxa” booklet provides a clear and accessible introduction to moxibustion, mugwort and moxa, intended for anyone wishing to discover or better understand this practice.

Origin and development

This booklet was created in 2006 with the support of an experienced practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, with a strong educational focus.

An ancient and recognized therapy

Moxibustion is widely practiced in Asia and has been listed since 2010 as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The booklet offers a journey from ancient China to the 21st century, from East to West.

Booklet content

Across its 64 pages, the booklet includes:

• an introduction to mugwort and the history of moxa,
• an accessible overview of moxibustion techniques,
• commonly used points for frequent conditions,
• practical guidance on how to use moxa.

A practical guide

The booklet aims to support readers in discovering moxibustion and to encourage further exploration of this millennia-old therapy.