Moxabustion

Moxabustion—often called moxa—is a traditional therapy that uses the warmth and essence of dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) to stimulate healing. In East Asian Medicine, mugwort is revered for its penetrating heat and its ability to nourish yang energy—the body’s inner spark that supports circulation, vitality, digestion, and resilience.

 

Dr. Ev uses rice-grain moxa, a refined and elegant method from the Japanese tradition. Tiny, delicate cones of moxa are hand-rolled and 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.

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What Moxibustion Can Support

Moxa is especially helpful for conditions involving cold, deficiency, or stagnation:

• Chronic pain and stiffness

• Digestive weakness and bloating

• Menstrual cramps and irregular cycles

• Cold limbs or poor circulation

• Fatigue, burnout, or low vitality

• Breech presentation in pregnancy

• Immune support and seasonal transitions

 

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.

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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.