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MOXIBUSTION
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that involves the burning of dried mugwort (moxa), a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. The technique may be used indirectly, in conjunction with acupuntcture, or applied directly to various points on the body to increase energy flow and circulation.
Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means "acupuncture-moxibustion." The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain optimal health.