Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy applied to acupoints on the body by burning dried mugwort (artemesia vulgaris). Indirect moxibustion is the most common clinical application; a stick of mugwort is ignited and held close to the body, inducing a localized vasodilation response and creating a pleasant sensation of warmth.
Moxibustion is helpful for treating musculoskeletal pain, menstrual cramps, digestive disorders and low immunity.