Moxa - does anybody know how to make it yourself?

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My acupuncturist uses moxabustion on her patients. I would like to know

if it is possible to make at home, and also what different herbs can be

used, if anybody knows.

Thanks,

Skippy

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Moxabustion

Moxabustion is the process whereby moxa - a dried herb, usually the species mugwort - is burned, either directly on the skin, or just above the skin, over specific acupuncture points relative to a condition.

When lit, moxa burns slowly and provides a penetrating heat that can enter the channels to influence qi and blood flow.

A very common form of indirect moxabustion uses moxa sticks, which resemble large cigars or incense sticks. These are lit and held about an inch above the point or area to be treated. They are usually rotated or turned quickly toward, and then away from the skin.

The choice of when, where, and if moxabustion is to be used is a matter of clinical judgement for the practitioner, in consultation with the patient.

Care must be exercised to ensure that the burning moxa does not come in direct contact with the skin or burning and blistering will occur.

Ancient teachings advise that the formation of a blister is essential for healing to take place, but modern practitioners find that moxa can be highly effective without causing blistering on the patient.

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