Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of an herb called Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is a form of heat treatment that stimulates specific acupuncture points of the body. It can be used on the handle of the needle, above the skin, or on top of salt or sliced ginger. The purpose of Moxibustion, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health.
