<Our Clinic's Special Moxibustion Treatment: 'Taegeuk Moxibustion' Guide>
At our Korean medicine clinic, we conduct moxibustion treatment using a special method called 'Taegeuk moxibustion' to maximize the therapeutic effect of moxibustion. It is slightly different from general indirect moxibustion, so reading the explanation below will help you receive treatment comfortably.
'Taegeuk Moxibustion' proceeds as follows:
- First, the moxa is placed on the treatment area.
- As the moxa burns, you will begin to feel a warm sensation of heat. At this time, do not endure it, and please press the call bell (red button) right next to you.
- Upon receiving the signal, our staff will come, momentarily remove the moxa, and shake off the ashes.
- Important! Without throwing the moxa away, the process of taking it off and applying it to the skin with the same moxa is repeated several times. By doing this, deep and strong thermal stimulation equivalent to applying moxibustion 20 to 30 times with even a single piece of moxa can be safely delivered to the treatment area.
It is good if you feel like this during treatment:
- When the moxa is applied and removed, feeling a 'slight prick' or a 'stinging sensation' along with hot heat is a good sign that the treatment is being carried out effectively.
- When this tolerable level of 'pricking thermal stimulation' is repeated, the therapeutic effect of moxibustion becomes even higher.
** Most important! Do not force yourself to endure it!**
- The 'pricking sensation' is what is good; you must never endure heat to the point of burning your skin!
- It is best to press the call bell right when you first begin to feel the warm sensation of heat.
- Even during treatment, if it is uncomfortably hot to the point of being hard to bear, please tell the staff immediately. There is absolutely no need to force yourself to endure it.
- A thermal stimulation that is 'pleasantly warm while slightly pricking' is sufficient.
Advantages of Taegeuk Moxibustion:
- You can receive treatment safely without causing burns to the skin.
- You can obtain a more powerful and deeper therapeutic effect of moxibustion than with general indirect moxibustion.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask at any time.
This text is an informational guide to help you understand your symptoms and prepare for consultation. Because causes and physical conditions may vary even for the same symptoms, diagnoses and treatment methods are determined after an in-person examination.