Moxa Box

Moxibustion is one of the many postpartum treatments that focus on warmth. Moxa, also known as Chinese mugwort, has a uniquely deep, and lasting effect. In this postpartum treatment, a box is used over the lower abdomen to deliver the heat and medicinal properties of the mugwort, burned as sticks. The effect is tonification of the spleen, which is important for building blood, moving fluid and blood, and supporting an adequate milk supply.

Moxibustion can be done at 2 or 3 days postpartum. It is ideal to repeat this treatment a few times or more in the first 3 weeks. The treatment is beneficial up to 1 year postpartum.