Herbal medicine has been used for centuries worldwide to treat a wide range of ailments. Herbal medicine utilizes plants and other natural substances for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. In fact, many drugs are originally derived from plants!

The ancients observed predictable patterns in the natural world. These can be broken down into the fundamental five elements or phases – Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal – most easily observed in the changing of seasons. These patterns are also found in every living being. Five Element Acupuncture helps to restore harmony within the body by balancing these five energies and ultimately creating a sense of health and well-being in the individual.

Moxa is a processed version of the mugwort plant (artemsia vulgaris). It’s used to stimulate acupuncture points, nourish and warm the body, and to increase circulation. It is often used in conjunction with needling.