Moxibustion is an important tool in Traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for thousands of years. Ancient hieroglyphs that date back to more than 3,000 years ago, during the Shang Dynasty in China, depict acupuncture and moxibustion treatments.
Moxa is a plant (Artemisia argyi ) that is used as a heat source to stimulate acupuncture points. Moxa sticks are applied at a small distance from different body parts in order to warm the meridians, increase circulation through the points and boost immunity. Chronic muscle and joint pain, as well as digestive and reproductive issues are some examples of conditions where moxibustion can greatly improve outcomes.