Moxibustion is used for: Pain due to injury or arthritis, especially in "cold" patterns where the pain naturally feels better with the application of heat. Digestive problems and irregular elimination. Gynecological and obstetrical conditions, including breech presentation in late term pregnancy.
What are the benefits of moxibustion?
Health Benefits
- Stimulating circulation and improving the flow of qi.
- Expelling cold and dampness from the body (“warming the meridians”) to relieve back pain and pain from arthritis and menstrual camping.
- Improving female health issues such as menstrual irregularity, infertility, and breech pregnancy.
Does moxibustion really work?
Although moxibustion is often used as a symptomatic treatment for a wide range of conditions in clinical practice, e.g., arthritis, gastrointestinal problems, gynaecological complaints and stroke rehabilitation, its clinical effectiveness remains uncertain [3-5], and many experts doubt its biological plausibility.
