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\"\"<\/a>Moxa is a herb (mugwort – Artemisia Vulgaris<\/em>) used primarily for tonification in Chinese medicine and can be administered in a variety of ways. For example, on the end of a needle to transmit warmth deep into an acupuncture point.<\/p>\n

Moxa is rather smoky and a bit smelly, but most patients find the process very comforting and pleasant and the smoke is almost completely eliminated with the use of an extractor fan (Tooting Bec clinic only).<\/p>\n

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Another common approach is with a moxa stick, which looks like a long cigar and is used to warm larger areas or along meridian pathways.<\/p>\n

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Direct moxa refers to the herb being burnt directly on the skin with cones of varying sizes – from the size of a rice grain to a couple of inches high. As soon as the patient feels it is getting too hot the cone is removed to avoid being burnt.<\/p>\n

However, a safer method & one which adds to the treatment is to use slices of fresh ginger to burn the moxa cone on. These can then be easily removed when it becomes too hot.<\/p>\n

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Dragon moxa is a standalone treatment which takes approximately 90mins. It is a deeply tonifying treatment which warms & energizes the internal organs. The ginger dish can be moved around to access all the principal points that lie along & beside the spine. In Chinese medical theory, the treatment boosts Yang Qi & generates internal fluids. It is also great for the lower back.<\/p>\n

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