Heat has been used knowingly or unknowingly in the treatment of diseases since the creation of man. Ancient people saw the heat, light and warmth coming from the sun as the source of life. For this reason, offering to the sun has become a tradition in some cultures.
With the progress of the ages, heat; It could be taken under control in the form of fire, and the development of modern humans accelerated when our ancestors placed clay pots on the fire.
It began to be used medically through cauterization in ancient Egypt, China, and Uyghur Turks.
What happens in mechanics and science? With rapid progress, the heat sources we use today are technically practical and do not harm the person, but they derive their power from the healing effects of heat.
Moxa is one of the indispensable complementary practices of today, with the increasing interest of European scientists in traditional Chinese medicine.
It is a technique generally based on placing a stalk or cone made of burning wormwood (Artemesia vulgaris) on the patient area. The cone is placed on an acupuncture point and burned. The cone is removed from where it was placed before it burns the skin. The aim is to stimulate and strengthen the blood and life energy and chi in the body. Generally, experts dry the wormwood, fluff it and roll it in the shape of a cigar.
The aim of moxa therapy is to solve the blockages in the meridians (see the acupuncture article for meridians), channels and to release the chi in our body; It ensures the reflow of energy. Thus, our body helps eliminate or alleviate diseases by activating its self-healing power.
It provides strong heat transfer to very narrow areas. It can sometimes be used together with acupuncture. By heating the tips of the needles, intense heat can be sent to a single point. The risk of burns is low with careful use. Sensitive skin may experience redness. People with respiratory problems may experience discomfort from burning wormwood stems. Nowadays, odorless moxa application is available for patients with respiratory problems.
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