Moxibustion                 

Moxibustion treats and prevents diseases by applying heat to points of certain location of the human body. The material used is mainly "moxawool", in the form of a large cigarette or small cones.

Moxa-wool is made of dry moxa, or mugwort leaves- Artemisia vulgaris, ground finely, with the coarse stems removed. It have the properties of warming and removing obstruction of the channels, eliminating cold and damp and thus promoting normal functioning of the organs.

Burning moxa-wool has the following advantages.

- Its heat is mild and at the same time penetrates deep beneath the skin, giving a sensation of comfort.
-Moxa-wool can be kneaded into small cones of various sizes, is easy to ignite, aromatic and drives away damp and foul air.
-Artemisia vulgaris grows extensively and profusely in China. It has been used for curative purposes in China for several thousand years.