Roger Bodoin - Moxibustion: An Essential Guide to the Practice of Moxibustion Therapy and How It Works to Address Yang or Qi Deficiency

Moxibustion

An Essential Guide to the Practice of Moxibustion Therapy and How it Works to Address Yng or Q Deficiency

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Introductio n

Chapter 1: What Can Moxibustion Treat ?

Chapter 2: Indirect Mox a

Chapter 3: Direct Mox a

Chapter 4: Making Sense of It Al l

Chapter 5: What is Q ?

Chapter 6: What is Yn and Yng ?

Chapter 7: What is Yng Deficiency ?

Chapter 8: What is Yn Deficiency ?

Conclusio n

Thecharacter on the title page , ( ji , pronounced as ji-yow) is made up of two Chinese pictograms. Its composedo f ( ji ), which means a long time, an d ( hu , pronounced as hu-wo), which means fire or flame. Put together, it either means to cauterize or moxibustion, depending on the context its used in. As far as this book is concerned, specifically means moxibustion .

Moxibustion is one of the treatments used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which involves activating pressure points (called acupoints) and other parts of the body with heat. The heat source used is traditionally mugwort (also called moxa), a type of aromatic plant thats part of the daisy family and related to ragweed.

Just so you know, Europeans used to make beer out of mugwort before they finally switched over to hops. They did so because the latter tastes so much better and keeps a lot longer too.

What they do in TCM is to dry the mugwort, then grind it up into fluff. It can be used as a spice for food or as a medicine in its own right. For moxibustion, however, they process it further, turning that fluff into (1) small incense cone pellets, (2) clay-like balls that can be attached to the ends of needles, or (3) long and hard cigar-like sticks. These are then lit and either applied directly to the skin, or just above it to create heat, without burning the flesh.

Although the smoke produced is considered to be medicinal, the main function of the mugwort is to produce controlled heat; which begs the question of why they use mugwort to begin with? but not something else. As with many things in Asia, its simply about tradition. The ancient treatises recommended it, the ancient doctors used it, and so thats whats still used today. That said, some modern clinics which use TCM techniques have begun resorting to electronic sources of heat, instead.

Moxibustion is an effective treatment for maintaining general health, as it strengthens the blood and stimulates the bodys flow of energy, or q (more on this later). It also treats other things, which this book will cover in greater detail. Moxibustion, however, is rarely ever used alone. It is instead used with other TCM methods, like acupuncture, massage, dietary recommendations, herbal treatments, exercise regimens, and so much more.

Please note that this book does not in any way shape or form endorse moxibustion as a viable sole source of treatment in place of anything else that your doctor recommends. Furthermore, moxibustion should be practiced safely so that you dont burn yourself or hurt yourself (or other) in any way. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) considers moxibustion to be generally harmless. But if you wish to explore it as an alternative form of treatment, its best to consult your GP first, and use it in tandem with his or her recommended conventional medical treatments. This book will explain what to expect out of a moxibustion session, some of the theories behind it, and what it can do for you but purely for educational purposes only.

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Moxibustion is used to treat a wide range of ailments. TCM claims that it is effective at curing:

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Constipation
• Chronic fatigue
• Cramps
• Digestive problems
• Fertility problems
• Headaches and migraines
• Hypertension
• Lethargy
• Mental dullness
• Stiff and sore muscles
• Tendonitis
• Ulcers

A recent study on postmenopausal women found that moxibustion even shows promise as a means of mitigating the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

Some research suggests that it can even prevent breech presentationwhen babies dont turn head first, and threaten to come out buttocks or feet first, which presents complications, since they must come out head first to prevent being suffocated. Such studies remain in contention, however. As of this writing (2015), the NCCIH does not support such claims and considers them to be bogus.

The smell of burning mugwort is considered to be a curative in itself, since it stimulates blood flow, especially to the genital region. It is therefore considered to be especially helpful for women who are suffering from menstrual cramps, as well as for those suffering from digestive problems.

For mild cases of menstrual pain, mugwort is simply burned as incense, inhaled as a form of aromatherapy, or infused with tea and either drunk or inhaled. This is why many cultures associate mugwort with women, particularly where the plant grows, in Asia, Northern Europe, and North America.

Please note that some people are allergic to mugwort, as well as its byproducts, such as teas and oils. That said, none have shown any allergic reactions to its smell.

It has also been proven that the plant is unsafe for those with diabetes, and that it causes toxic reactions in others when ingested. Finally, mugwort teas and oils are not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.