Moxibustion is an adjunct therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves the burning of the moxa herb artemisia vulgaris on or above the skin at acupuncture points. It includes direct moxibustion using moxa sticks and indirect moxibustion using monkshood cakes or ginger, garlic slices to insulate the skin. Patients may experience a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin, but should not experience any pain, burning, blistering or scarring unless the moxa is left in place for too … Continue reading Moxibustion