{"id":7847,"date":"2022-12-17T15:05:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T14:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtsstruziktherapy.pl\/?p=5463"},"modified":"2023-06-23T08:45:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T08:45:25","slug":"moksoterapia-stymulacja-cieplem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtsholistictherapy.pl\/en\/moksoterapia-stymulacja-cieplem\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxotherapy - heat stimulation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moxotherapy takes its name from the moxa used in its treatments, which are dried herbs that, when burning, are used to heat acupuncture points. It is based on stimulating these points on the human body. While acupuncture uses needles for stimulation, moxa therapy uses burning dried herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is moxotherapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toxtherapy is procedure<\/a> of a type of thermotherapy, originating in ancient Mongolia, also known as thermal acupuncture. Heat has been proven to have unique healing properties, and it improves the energy circulating around the meridians and improves blood circulation in the body. Traces of the origins of moxa therapy date back to ancient times - it is one of the oldest types of treatment in Chinese medicine. At first, moxa therapy only functioned in folk medicine and was used for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Over time, it became an element of Oriental medicine and a complement to treatment with the aid of acupuncture. The two methods support each other, forming one of the pillars of Chinese medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toxotherapy - effective herbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many Far Eastern countries, moxotherapy is a popular form of treatment. It is based on the application of heat from inflamed herbs to acupuncture points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wild plant called Chinese wormwood was used for the moxotherapy treatment -. Artemisium moxae<\/em>Since the 3rd century AD, the mugwort herb has been selected for this purpose. Traditional moxa is shaped like a cigar, which is filled with properly prepared leaves extracted from this particular plant. In the past, moxa was applied directly to the skin, causing a slight burn, which left scars on the body. Nowadays, other techniques are used. Nowadays, moxa therapy uses a cigar, stick or cone, prepared from the herb Artemisia absinthium<\/em> (mugwort) or from charcoal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mugwort is a pungent and bitter herb, has a warming effect and moves the blood and is, according to Chinese medicine, linked to the meridians of the lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys. It is a specific herb that produces heat when burned, which has the ability to penetrate deeply into the body. Moxa can be stuck on slices, on an acupuncture needle or placed in a house, Her moxa cones can also be placed on ginger or garlic slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course of treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The moxibustion treatment begins with the therapist identifying points on the patient's body, which are usually located on the legs and arms. He then stimulates them with heat in order to unblock the energy channels. To do this, the therapist makes rhythmic movements with a cigar at a distance of 2-3 mm above the patient's skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indications and contraindications for moxotherapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moxa treatment boosts the body's immunity, restores the normal functioning of internal organs, and relieves pain. Moxa therapy is often recommended in combination with classical acupuncture<\/a>. The following are considered as indications for moxotherapy treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n