Heat therapy
Moxa can be used in several forms, held at a safe distance from the skin or combined with a needle in a controlled setting. The intended sensation is gradual, comfortable warmth.
The treatment in practice
Moxabustion is an ancient form of medicine that involves applying heat generated from mugwort to areas of the body.
Moxabustion is an ancient form of medicine that involves applying heat generated from mugwort to areas of the body. Evidence shows that many chronic conditions are caused by the invasion of cold into the body coupled with a lack of movement. Over generations of practitioners other uses of moxabustion were noted and developed and it now constitutes a comprehensive medical system in its own right.
The majority of moxa used is mugwort that burns in the same way as an incense stick; slowly smouldering and generating intense heat either on the end of a needle and at the end of a stick held approximately a cm away from the skin. Lose mugwort herb or smokeless moxa hats can be applied to the end of a needle (already in the body), when lit it passes heat directly into the acupuncture point and into the body’s interior. This gives the patient a sense of comforting warmth while also enhancing the immune system stimulation.
Moxa also comes in sticks, either smoking or smokeless. Many people in Asia use moxa sticks in the home to great effect for everyday aches and pains; we sell moxa in the clinic and are happy to provide free tuition on how to use it. Some conditions easily treated with home use of moxabustion are carpel tunnel, tennis elbow, knee pain and weakness, and some digestive issues.
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Your treatment in the Geneva area
Moxibustion in Chambésy uses carefully controlled mugwort heat near selected points. It may be the main technique in an appointment or complement acupuncture when the assessment and the person’s sensitivity make it appropriate.
Before application, the practitioner explains the equipment, protects the skin and checks thermal comfort regularly. Distance, intensity and duration are adjusted throughout. You can immediately report heat that feels too strong or any uncomfortable sensation.
Reduced sensitivity, certain skin conditions, fever or smoke intolerance require particular care. The preliminary consultation helps select an appropriate form of moxa or another technique when the safety conditions are not met.
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