Moxabustion
Moxabustion is the technique of burning the dried material of the Mugwort plant (artemesia vulgaris) over specific acupuncture points. When alight, moxa burns in a very slow and controlled way producing a very penetrating heat directly into the points and channels, which influence the flow of Qi and Blood. Moxa has the smell of strong incense as it smolders rather than burns.