Moxibustion Benefits for Effective Pain, Disease Management and Mental Health

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What Is Moxibustion? Moxibustion (‘灸’) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy practiced for over 2,500 years in China, Japan, Korea, and beyond. It uses the burning of dried mugwort leaves (artemisia vulgaris, ‘艾叶‘)—a small, perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa—to apply heat to specific points on the skin, aiming to stimulate the …

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Finding Balance: How Acupuncture Points Support Pain Relief and Calm the Mind

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Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is more than a method of easing physical aches—it is a practice designed to restore harmony between body and mind. By inserting fine needles into specific acupuncture points, practitioners stimulate the body’s natural healing responses, relieving pain while promoting deep relaxation and emotional well-being. Although scientific evidence …

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