MOXIBUSTIONMedical historians believe that moxibustion pre-dated acupuncture, and needling came to supplement moxibustion after the 2nd century BC Different schools of acupuncture use moxbustion in varying degrees. For example a 5-element acupuncturist will use moxibustion directly on the skin, whilst a TCM-style practitioner will use rolls of moxbustion and hold them over the point treated.
It can also be burnt atop a fine slice of ginger root to prevent scarring. Practitioners consider moxibustion to be especially effective in the treatment of chronic problems such as deficient conditions (weakness) and gerontology. Moxibustion can add new energy to the body and treat both excess and deficient conditions.
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