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WarmingNeedles
Electro-Stim
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Moxa Sticks
Moxa sticks are made of mugwort wool wrapped in a paper made of mulberry bark and resembles a cigar. One end is ignited and after an ember forms, it is manipulated above the prescribed acupuncture points for the desired amount of time.
Moxibustion is a method that makes use of heat through burning of a medical herb called ARTEMESIA VULGARIS. The wool from this plant is considered yang in nature and therefore warms the meridians and expels cold. Regular use on certain points is considered to prevent diseases and keep one healthy.
There are different methods of moxibustion which include direct moxa, indirect moxa, warming needles and the moxa sticks.
The direct type places the moxa on the skin where it is burned, creating a scar. This is a Japanese method and is not often practiced in this country.
Indirect moxa makes use of
a thin slice of either ginger or garlic or salt. Each has it's own healing
properties.
For Example: The ginger is placed on the chosen acupuncture point and
the moxa wool is placed on the ginger. It is then burned and the heat
and medical properties of the moxa and ginger are introduced into the
meridian.
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