With the first recorded mention of Moxa use in 581 BC, we know that Moxa is Magic! Well, not so magical that we don’t know how it works. We know that by burning the herb Mugwort on or close to the skin, we are creating an infrared heat signal that stimulates a healing response. In Chinese Medicine, we use it to warm channels, decrease inflammation, and even help bruising!

Article:
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