Moxa is short for moxibustion. Moxa is a form of heat therapy. It is mainly used only in oriental medicine. It is said to be the most important treatment method along with acupuncture. If acupuncture is a treatment that focuses on the control and balance of energy, moxibustion maximized the effect of acupuncture and plays a stronger role as a reinforcing method to increase the body’s Yang energy. Dried plant materials, commonly known as mugwort are burned on specific acupuncture points. The intention is to warm and invigorate the flow of Qi in the body. Burning the mugwort will increase blood circulation, restore warmth, and reduce inflammation. Moxa is mainly used for pain due to injury, digestive problems, gynecological conditions, and protection against cold or flu.

