Moxibustion and Moxa Therapy
Moxibustion—often called moxa—is a traditional therapy that uses the warmth and essence of dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) to support healing.
In East Asian Medicine, mugwort is cherished for its deeply penetrating heat and its ability to nourish yang—the body’s inner spark that fuels circulation, vitality, digestion, and resilience. The warmth of moxa feels distinct from other forms of heat therapy such as infrared or hot stones—gentler, yet more vitalizing. Its unique effects are still not fully understood by modern science, but its benefits have been observed for centuries.
At our clinic, we primarily use refined and elegant moxa methods from the Japanese tradition. Tiny, delicate cones of moxa are applied with great precision to specific acupuncture points. The sensation is subtle but profound—a soft pulse of warmth that enters the tissues, calms the nervous system, and gently restores the body’s natural rhythms.
Purity Matters
We exclusively use Gold Mountain moxa, the purest grade of Japanese mugwort available. This moxa is harvested from a specific mountainous region in Japan, where growing conditions and traditional processing techniques yield an incredibly refined product—light, fragrant, and virtually smoke-free. Gold Mountain moxa burns at a lower temperature than lesser grades, making it ideal for sensitive systems and deep therapeutic work. It offers both potency and elegance, allowing the body to receive just enough heat to awaken its own healing without overwhelm.
What Moxibustion Can Support
Moxa is especially helpful for conditions involving cold, deficiency, or stagnation:
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Chronic pain and stiffness
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Digestive weakness and bloating
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Menstrual cramps and irregular cycles
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Cold limbs or poor circulation
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Fatigue, burnout, or low vitality
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Immune support and seasonal transitions
A specific moxa technique has also been used traditionally to help gently encourage turning with breech presentation in pregnancy.
A Gentle Fire, A Deep Medicine
Moxibustion is one of the most ancient and enduring therapies in East Asian Medicine—a kind of healing through warmth. Whether used on its own or in combination with acupuncture and herbal strategies, moxa offers a form of care that is deeply restorative and quietly transformative.
This is a medicine of nuance: kindling without burning, nourishing without excess. You may find that something long-frozen begins to soften, move, and come back to life.
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