Moxibustion
When performing moxibustion an acupuncturist uses the herb Artemisia Vulgaris, a lightweight and fluffy plant (“moxa wool”) that is either placed directly on the skin, on the end of the needle, or on top of the skin with a barrier in between such as ginger, garlic or salt. It can also be rolled into what looks like a long cigar and held above the skin over acupuncture points. Moxa wool is then lit and burns down until the person says that it’s hot, and the herb is removed. It is for warming an area or acupuncture points, not for burning the skin.
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