Moxibustion​
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A traditional Chinese medicine therapy

Used since about 500 BC, moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort (Chinese herb "Ai Ye") near specific acupuncture points on the body.
From a Chinese Medicine perspective, this deeply warms and nourishes the body, expels cold from the meridians, and moves the flow of Chi (energy) and blood in the particular area. 
Moxibustion was such an integral aspect of the practice of acupuncture that the Chinese characters for acupuncture – 针灸 (zhēnjiǔ) actually translate to “acupuncture-moxibustion”  
Whether you’re curious about this age-old practice or consider it part of your wellness journey, Chi Balance invite you to learn and experience this powerful, holistic approach to wellness.

How What Is Moxibustion Used For?
Moxibustion tends to be beneficial in cases where the disease results from cold pathogens or a qi yang deficiency. This encompasses:

•  Joint pain
•  Indigestion
•  Organ prolapse
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Menstrua cramps
• Acute and Chronic pain
• Sleep issues
• Headaches and migraines
• Stress/Anxiety
• Infertility 

It is also often used to correct breech positioning during maternity when a newborn is inserted feet- or bottom-first inside the uterus instead of head-first. Moxibustion has proved to be an efficient method to facilitate a baby's turn from becoming breech without needing to seek medical assistance.
How Moxibustion Supports Acupuncture?
While moxibustion is used to boost circulation, strengthen immunity, and dispel cold or dampness in the body, there are a number of complex chemical occurrences that underpin the mechanisms of the therapeutic effects, which have been found to occur as a result of a combination of pharmacological, thermal and infrared effects.

Moxibustion works synergistically with acupuncture by stimulating the same meridian system through therapeutic heat. This combination can help improve treatment outcomes and accelerate recovery for many conditions.

Benefits of Moxibustion:​
Promote Qi and Blood Flow – Promotes healthy blood flow and qi movement through the meridians.
​Warms the Body – Helps dispel cold from the body and restore internal warmth.
Relieves Pain & Stiffness – Supports relief from muscle tension, joint discomfort, and chronic pain.
Strengthens Vital Energy – Supports overall vitality and strengthens the body's natural resistance.

​At Chi Balance Acupuncture clinic, our treatments are based on traditional Chinese medicine principles that focus on restoring balance within the body. We use a personalised treatment approach that may combine acupuncture, moxibustion, and other traditional techniques to address both symptoms and underlying imbalances.
Our goal is to help restore the smooth flow of qi, improve circulation, and support long-term wellbeing.

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​Chi Balance Midland
Address: Unit 1, 14 Stafford Street, Midland, 6056
Phone: 08 9250 1155