Cold and damp
Chronic coldness, cold hands and feet, a cold abdomen, and the heavy weighed-down feeling associated with internal damp.
Services
Moxibustion
Moxibustion warms specific acupuncture points using burning mugwort held just above the skin. In Chinese medicine, targeted warmth does something that general heat does not: it clears cold and damp from the body and supports yang qi, which governs warmth and energy.
It suits people who feel the cold more than others, whose hands and feet do not warm up, and whose period pain improves with a heat pack.
What moxibustion treats
Poor circulation
Aching that follows exposure to cold, and cold-type period pain, meaning cramping low in the abdomen that eases with heat.
Low energy
Persistent tiredness, low mood, weak resistance and frequent colds.
Digestive weakness
Stomach pain after cold food or drink, loose stools, bloating and poor appetite.
What a session involves
You will feel a deep, radiating warmth rather than a burn, and you will notice the smell of the mugwort, which is earthy and distinctive. Moxibustion is usually combined with acupuncture, so it takes place within an acupuncture appointment. The warmth often spreads well beyond the point being treated, which is the intended effect.
Safety and limits
Moxibustion is a supportive and preventive treatment. It does not replace medication for a diagnosed illness.
It is not appropriate for heat-pattern conditions, acute inflammation or fever, which is why we diagnose before using it. If you have sensitive skin or are prone to pigmentation changes, let us know, and we will assess the area first, particularly on the abdomen and lower back.
Book an appointment
New patients start with a consultation of 60 or 90 minutes.
Book an appointment New patients start with a consultation