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Moxibustion

In moxibustion, the dried leaf of the mugwort plant is burned and held near the skin to warm a spot. It is never placed on the skin, and your acupuncturist stays with you the whole time.

Who usually comes in

People who feel cold or stiff in the low back or knees, or who find warmth calming, sometimes ask for it. It is optional, and many visits do not include it.

What a visit is like, in order

You may feel warm and loose afterward. The skin can look slightly pink for a short while.

  1. 01

    Step 1: We talk

    Your acupuncturist asks about heat, smoke and breathing, and about any skin that is sensitive.

  2. 02

    Step 2: You get comfortable

    You lie on the table with the spot to be warmed uncovered. The window is open and a fan carries the smoke away.

  3. 03

    Step 3: The warmth

    The moxa is held a few inches above the skin and moved. Tell us the moment it feels too warm.

  4. 04

    Step 4: We finish

    We put the moxa out, check the skin and talk about the next visit.

Tell us first

Say any of these when you book, and again at the visit.

  • Asthma or sensitive breathing

    Smoke can bother the lungs. Say so, and we use a smokeless option or skip it.

  • Numb or sensitive skin

    If you cannot feel heat well, we do not use moxa on that area.

  • Pregnancy

    If you are or might be pregnant, we avoid it on the belly and lower back.

  • Scent sensitivity

    Moxa smells like burned leaves. Tell us if scents bother you, and we plan the visit without it.

  • Dry skin or ointments

    Tell us about creams on the area, and we keep the moxa away from them.

How many visits, and what this does not do

Moxibustion is added to a visit when your acupuncturist and you agree it fits. There is no set number of times, and you can stop at any visit.

What it does not do

Moxibustion does not replace your doctor's care. We do not use open flame near hair or fabric, and we do not promise a result.

When to see a doctor instead

See your doctor or an urgent care clinic first for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, a sudden severe headache, or a fever with a stiff neck. In an emergency, call 911.

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