How-To
Home Moxibustion Instructions
Last Updated: July 31, 2026What is moxibustion? Moxibustion, or moxa, is a heat therapy that is used in a similar way to acupuncture. We use the same channels, points and theories to guide treatment as we do when prescribing needle treatment, but we use a different material to impact the energy and function of the body. All moxibustion utilizes…
Using Press Tacks
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Press tacks, also called press needles, are similar to ear seeds in that they consist of a small square bandage and are applied directly to the skin. But press tacks have a small 1-1.5mm needle attached whereas ear seeds have a small ball of herbs or metal. They can be used in areas that are…
Using Chinese Herb Granules
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Chinese herb granules are a convenient form of traditional Chinese herbs that require only hot water for preparation. This saves time when compared to boiling raw herbs at home, but still allows your practitioner to customize the formula – not possible with pre-encapsulated remedies. The majority of our granules are from Legendary Herbs, a distributor…