Moxibustion comes from the Japanese word for the herb mugwort, mugosa, combined with combustion, or burning. So, moxibustion is the burning of mugwort, also called moxa, which stimulates circulation by warming acupuncture points.

It is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy and is often used in addition to acupuncture to further boost the immune system, manage pain, and treat coldness or dampness lodged in the body.

Moxa aids in warming acupuncture points to stimulate circulation through the points, inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi, or energy flow, in the body.  It also prevents cold and dampness settling in the body, which militates against pain such as joint pain and muscle tightness. It can even help turn breech babies.

What is Cupping?
Cupping is a therapy used to dispel stagnant blood and lymph in the tissue and has been recorded as being used as early as 3,000 B.C. It’s a method of acupressure using glass or plastic cups to create a partial vacuum, suctioning the skin, to draw up the underlying tissues. By gently pulling blood and fluids to the surface, circulation and energy flow are improved. Cupping is used for various respiratory illnesses such as the common cold, Chronic Bronchitis, and pneumonia as well as for musculoskeletal complaints of the neck, back, and shoulders. Not only does it promote circulation but it also creates a feeling of relaxation.