Moxibustion

[Willow Palm]

I've been using moxi rolls for strained tendons, muscles, knee pains, etc. for two years. I was wondering how the healing works with these, is it the heat or the herbs? Has anyone else used it? Thanks for any input.

Warren

[fa_jing]

You shouldn't moxibust. You can go blind, and it depletes your chi.

[IronFist]

What is that? Is that that candle thing they put in your ears? I heard that's bad.

[Ka]

You should put this in the TCM section
But Moxibustion is from the TCM practise of burning dried Mugwort(artemesia vulgaris) 艾 on merdian points usually in either a compacted cone placed on a slice of ginger over the point or by directing a stick of moxa at the point.
Like acupunture it is used to stimulate the merdian flow.
It has nothing to do with Ear candling

[yu shan]

Warren

Yes I use moxa treatment with good results. And I have not gone blind.:rolleyes: What a stupid comment.

The moxa stick is primarily used to treat a deficiency of yang energy in the body. It is yang energy that governs movement and warmth, and a deficiency of yang results in cold symptoms. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and Qi. It should not be used on anyone diagnosed with too much heat.

Burning moxa has a distinct odor,which some people find relaxing. The essential oils in moxa have a significant effect, as a type of aroma therapy or medicinal incense. Mugwort has a good reputation as a plant that keeps evil away.;)

Have your Acupuncturist assist you with your home treatment. You kind of need to heat the correct spot ya know what I mean. Good luck

[fa_jing]

For people that moxibust too often, sometimes they give them Salt Peter and it slows them down.

[Willow Palm]

Thanks for all the input guys. I was lead to believe it was a combination of herbs and heat that helped relieve sore muslces and strained joints. I had no idea it was related to meridans. Those clever Chinese, always something extra! j/k

Thanks,
Warren