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Moxibustion – A note from Nicole LaFountain L.Ac
If you’ve been to an acupuncture clinic before, you may have noticed on occasion an earthy, smoky smell coming from the treatment rooms. This smell is produced by a process called moxibustion, where mugwort (ai ye) is burned either directly or indirectly on the skin to provide warmth and other therapeutic benefits.