Moxibustion, or moxa, is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of an herb called mugwort. This herb is used in various forms—loose or condensed into a cigar-shaped roll. The moxa technique involves lighting this bundle and holding it over but not touching the patient’s affected area, allowing it to warm it. According to Chinese medical theory moxibustion mitigates against sensations of cold and dampness in the body and moves Qi and Blood.
