Moxibustion is the art of burning the Artemisia plant for therapeutic application within Traditional Chinese Medicine. This plant is of Yang nature, hot and bitter. It dries dampness.

There are several techniques with different indications.

Indirect moxa

Indirect moxa: does not reach the skin.

Techniques:

• Moxa with cigar.
• Moxa box.
• Moxa cones with plate.
• Heated needle.

Direct moxa

• Rice grain.
• Moxa cone.

See also

• Reionki.