Moxibustion

A traditional Chinese alternative therapy which is practiced by burning ground mugwort leaves in cigar-shaped sticks which exude warmth and help to expel cold and humidity.

Its anti-inflammatory effect reduces pain in particular points of the body.

Highly recommendable for healthy people.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Activates blood circulation and overall energy flow in the body
Improves tissue nutrition
Relaxes muscles and tendons

TREATS/TARGETS:

Arthrosis
Breech presentation

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Menopause
Fever
Children (under the age of 7)
Open wounds
Burns
Scars, mucous membranes, tendons and blood vessels
The immunosuppressed (for example, people who have received a transplant)
The hypersensitive
Recent sprains

SIDE EFFECTS:

Due to the heat, some slight redness may appear on the skin as pores dilate. The level of redness depends on the sensitivity of the skin towards the heat and the distance at which the moxa (mugwort) sticks are applied. This redness eases after the completion of the therapy.