Moxibustion a technique used in traditional Chinese medicine to promote circulation and remove any stagnation or coldness. This alternative therapy involves burning dried mugwort and applying the resulting heat to specific points to treat the afflicted area on the body.

艾灸源于中国远古时代，因为它的作用和针刺有相近之处，并且有相辅相成的治疗作用，所以针刺和艾灸并用称为＂针灸＂。针灸治病在国内外有着深远的影响，但现代人说针灸，多数时候仅指针刺，已经很少包含艾灸了。艾灸：是指用艾叶制成的艾灸材料，燃烧時产生的艾热刺激穴位或特定部位，通过激发经气的活动来调整人体紊乱的生理功能，从而达到防病治病的一种治疗方法。

The heat generated during moxibustion helps increase the flow of vital energy (also known as “qi” or “chi”) throughout the body via certain pathways (known as “meridians“). In traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating the flow of chi is considered essential to achieving health and wellness. In fact, physical and mental health problems are thought to develop (in part) as a result of blockages in the flow of chi. Moxibustion is believed to expel the coldness and dampness that can lead to muscular pain and stiffness, improve blood circulation, conquer fatigue and stimulate gastric functions.