Moxibustion
Healing heat from burning mugwort
20 practitioners are currently mapped for this treatment.
During the visit
Selection of appropriate acupuncture points for moxibustion
Burning of moxa stick or cones near selected points
Pleasant warming sensation penetrating deeply
Distinctive herbal aroma from burning mugwort
Duration
20-45 minutes
Starting at
$60
Practitioner access
20 mapped
Category
Energy Medicine
About this treatment
What this treatment is designed to do
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) on or near the skin at acupuncture points. The smoldering herb generates penetrating heat that warms meridians, dispels cold, and promotes the flow of qi and blood. Often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion is considered essential for treating cold and deficient conditions according to traditional Chinese medicine theory. The practice has been used for thousands of years and remains a cornerstone of Asian medicine.
Moxibustion can be administered in several ways: indirect (moxa stick held near the skin), direct (small cone of moxa placed on the skin), or on top of acupuncture needles. The warming sensation is pleasant and therapeutic, quite different from burning. The heat penetrates deeply into tissues and meridians, creating effects that acupuncture needles alone cannot achieve. Mugwort contains compounds that may have anti-inflammatory and circulatory benefits beyond simple heat therapy.
Moxibustion is particularly effective for conditions characterized by cold, stagnation, or deficiency: chronic pain aggravated by cold, digestive weakness, immune deficiency, certain types of infertility, and breech presentation in pregnancy (one of the few conventional medical applications with strong research support). The therapy is warming, energizing, and deeply comforting. For those receiving acupuncture or interested in traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion offers powerful therapeutic effects that complement needle therapy.
Visit flow
What happens during the session
Selection of appropriate acupuncture points for moxibustion
Burning of moxa stick or cones near selected points
Pleasant warming sensation penetrating deeply
Distinctive herbal aroma from burning mugwort
15-30 minutes of warming therapy
Possible redness at treatment sites (temporary)
Energizing yet calming effect
Best for
Why people usually choose this
People with cold-type conditions (cold hands/feet, sensitivity to cold)
Those with digestive weakness or immune deficiency
Individuals with chronic pain aggravated by cold
Pregnant women with breech presentation (with physician approval)
Key outcomes
What people hope to improve
Warming therapy for cold conditions
Improved circulation and qi flow
Pain relief, especially pain aggravated by cold
Digestive support and immune enhancement
Gabriel intelligence
How Gabriel makes this treatment more actionable
Treatment fit
Root-cause context before you book
Gabriel can help decide whether moxibustion fits your symptoms, labs, and recovery goals before you spend money on a session.
Protocol pairing
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Practitioner match
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Evidence & safety
What to know before committing
Moxibustion has moderate research support, particularly for turning breech babies where multiple studies show effectiveness. When performed by trained acupuncturists or TCM practitioners, it's safe. Risks include minor burns if practiced incorrectly (rare with trained practitioners) and smoke inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces. Contraindicated during pregnancy except for specific approved uses. Overall, a safe traditional therapy when practiced by qualified providers.
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Practitioners offering this treatment
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