Moxibustion is the name given to the burning of the herb Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort / Ai Ye) either on or above the skin to warm the meridians and expel cold, to induce the smooth flow of qi and blood, to strengthen the yang as well as tonify and prevent disease. There are many different techniques used in the application of moxibustion and each technique has a specific role to play in the overall treatment of one's condition.

The direct (Japanese) techniques include Heat Perception moxibustion, using large cones of moxa that are removed from the skin when felt to be hot by the patient, and Penetrating moxibustion that uses small rice grain sized cones of high-grade moxa.

The indirect (Chinese) techniques include the use of Moxa Boxes, the burning of moxa within a ceramic temple that sits above specific areas of the body such as the lower back or abdomen; Stick moxa, a cigar like stick of moxa that is burned directly above the skin over specific points; and, Needle head moxa where small cylinders of moxa are placed on the end of the acupuncture needles so that the warmth penetrates deeply into the point without burning the skin.

Stick-on Moxa Cones are placed directly onto acu-points

Stick Moxa is burned direcly above the acu-point