Moxibustion for Infertility

Moxibustion is an ancient technique which involves burning of a herb (mugwort) on or close to the skin to eliminate cold, strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi and maintain general health. Now a day Moxibustion is carried out using Moxa sticks and can be done in the comfort of your own home, however, we do recommend seeking consultation for your nearest TCM practioner to help you understand the key points on your body. 

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” Medical lierature is full of anecdotal reports of women who decide to use moxibustion to treat infertility and had amazing results. You can also use Moxibustion to treat infertility”. 

Historically, this plant is grown, dried and pummeled into a solid cloud like ‘punk’ which was burnt on the skin ( direct moxibustion )  or used in the end of a needle ( indirect moxibusiton ). Moxibustion is known for its ability to sooth menstrual cramps and regulate a woman’s monthly cycle. 

Moxibustion is fantastic for all aspect of fertility, pregnancy, birth and even after the birth of your beautiful baby. To assist with fertility it can be used to warm and increase blood flow to the uterus, improve thickness of the uterine lining and aid acupuncture treatments to encourage smooth movement of Qi through the body. 

While pregnant, moxa can be effective in calming the stomach and alleviating morning sickness, encouraging the development and growth of the fetus and help with any aches and pains. The most well known action of moxibustion in relation to fertility and pregnancy is its ability to turn a breeched fetus. When warmed with moxa on a specific acu point, it can encourage a breeched fetus to turn. 

Giving birth is an extremely traumatic event for body physically and emotionally and it will most likely leave you feeling exhauted. Moxibustion can be great at increasing enegery levels, improving digestion and metabolism as well as warming the meridians which may have affected by cold during the delivery. Burning Moxa on a specific meridian has also been empricially used to treat mastitis, a painful inflamation of breast tissue. 

Putting aside all the physiological aspects of how moxibustion can assist fertility, pregnancy and birth, it is extremely relaxing and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy and who doesn’t need some of that throughout the pregnancy experience. 

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