Moxibustion applies gentle heat at selected points using dried mugwort, either held above the skin or placed on a barrier such as ginger or salt. It is almost always offered alongside acupuncture.
A spreading warmth at the point, not a burn — the practitioner works within a comfortable range and you should say immediately if it becomes sharp. There is a distinctive herbal smoke, which some people like and some do not. A smokeless form is available if you would rather.
Tell the practitioner if you are asthmatic or sensitive to smoke and they will use the smokeless form by default.
You have reduced sensation anywhere — diabetic neuropathy in particular — because that is how a comfortable warmth becomes a burn without anyone noticing. Also if you are pregnant, or have any inflamed or broken skin in the area.
Mountains of Hope holds a Colombian IPS medical facility licence, and everything here sits inside a protocol set by our medical team.
Book a consultation if you would like to discuss whether any of this is appropriate for you.