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GlossaryMoxibustion

traditional Chinese therapy burning mugwort near body points

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (a small, spongy herb) near or on specific points of the body to stimulate circulation and promote healing. It is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance the flow of Qi (vital energy) and is believed to help with various conditions, including pain management and immune system support.

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research Oriental Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

19 citations, October 2018 in “Medicine”

Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.

research Moxibustion Improves Ovarian Function Based on the Regulation of the Androgen Balance

2 citations, August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine”

Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.

research Clinical Efficacy of Catgut Embedment Combined with Moxibustion and Bloodletting in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

2 citations, March 2015 in “World journal of acupuncture-moxibustion”

Traditional Chinese medicine techniques like catgut embedment, moxibustion, and bloodletting showed better results for treating hair loss than the drug finasteride.

research Efficacy of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Alopecia: A Narrative Review

June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.

research Clinical Efficacy of Catgut Embedment Combined with Moxibustion and Bloodletting in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

January 2015 in “世界针灸杂志(英文版)”

The traditional treatment was more effective than finasteride for androgenic alopecia.

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