Trattamenti Moxabustione
Moxa Therapy is an ancient Chinese treatment based on the application of heat to acupuncture points and Meridians. It is surprising that this technique remains relatively unknown in the West, considering how widespread the use of heat for therapeutic purposes is—just think of hot water bottles, or in a more scientific context, the use of infrared rays, Tecar therapy, and so on.
Heat, as a therapeutic principle, is all the more effective when the heat source is small but intense, and its application is highly localized—for example, on acupuncture points whose properties have been known for thousands of years.
In moxa therapy, the action of heat is combined with the therapeutic reflex effect typical of acupuncture, the benefits of which have been proven countless times.
Therefore, it can be said that applying heat to a specific and localized area—such as an acupuncture point or Meridian—enhances its therapeutic properties much more effectively than applying heat to a larger surface.
The most practical and widespread method of applying moxa in the East is the use of a stick or cigar made of Artemisia (mugwort). When incandescent, Artemisia emits heat ranging from 500°C to 600°C within an infrared spectrum that has proven highly effective for therapeutic purposes. The Artemisia stick is held at a safe distance from the skin to avoid burns, producing no discomfort and leaving no marks.
Duration and Frequency Treatment
A single moxa application lasts about 5 minutes; however, a full treatment session may involve up to six points.
At Take Your Time, the recommended treatment frequency is twice a week during the acute phase and once a week for maintenance.
Contraindications
Moxa is not recommended in cases of:
Fever - High blood pressure - Children under 10 years old - Pregnancy - Menstruation - Fragile or sensitive skin.
At Take Your Time, you can book a single session online or purchase a package of 4 or 8 treatment sessions on the Subscriptions page of the website.
Look below the Moxa Treatments available at Take Your Time:
Lumbosacral treatment
Also known as lumbosacral pain, it can be either acute or chronic. It manifests as pain in the paraspinal muscles, causing limited movement and radiating discomfort to the legs and groin.
Neck treatment
It may be caused by a sudden movement, poor posture maintained for a long time, or exposure to cold or wind.
A stiff neck, due to inflammation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, forces the affected person into complete neck rigidity, making lateral flexion and bilateral rotation impossible—even if only one muscle is inflamed.
Legs treatment
Heavy and tired legs are linked to problems with peripheral blood circulation and may also be related to sedentary work or lack of physical activity.
Insomnia treatment
It may appear as sleep disturbances or insomnia, sometimes of psychological origin, where moxibustion treatment can provide good results (it is also recommended to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and overeating).
Stomach treatment
It can be occur after meals, with symptoms such as a feeling of stomach heaviness, drowsiness, stomach bloating, and nausea. For common dyspepsia, Moxa therapy gives excellent results, even as a preventive treatment.
Headache-Migraine
Moxa is highly effective in cases of headache and migraine caused by external factors such as wind and cold.
Elbow pain
Elbow pain may be due to epicondylitis, epitrochleitis, or rheumatic pain resulting from previous sprains.
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain may originate from traumatic injuries or joint disorders.
