Acupuncture Herbs Doula
BODY POLITIC
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Burning herbs over acupuncture points creates a warming and invigorating effect.
Moxa is understood within a modern Western medical framework to be a natural diuretic, as well as a moderate stimulant. It is also an emmenagogue, which means that it can trigger an increase of blood flow to the pelvic area – especially the uterus.
This is why it is often used to treat uterine cramps and scanty (light or absent) menstruation, infertility, ovarian cysts and menstrual cramps. It is also beneficial in improving poor sperm motility and impotence.​
Moxhibustion is used to treat conditions like:
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Common cold and respiratory disorders, such as hay fever and seasonal allergies
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Immune system support
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Pregnancy support, including turning breech baby during pregnancy
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Gastrointestinal disease, such as peptic ulcers, irritable bowel disease, crohn’s disease, chronic diarrhea, and ulcerative colitis
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Pain management due to osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, or any injuries that are not easily healing
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Blood clotting disorders and other cardiovascular dysfunctions
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Inflammatory disorders and neuralgia that may disrupt normal circulatory flow