Moxibustion: A herb known in Chinese medicine as Ai Yi (Mugwort) for its ability to burn slowly and deliver a continues heat to either an acupuncture point or to a meridian, Moxa can be applied as loose (moxa box), stick (cigar shaped), moxa cones (direct on the skin) or moxa rolls (placed at the end of an acupuncture needle). Favoured by acupuncturist to help eliminate Cold-Damp, warms and relaxes muscles and spasms by moving Qi and Blood aiding pain relief. Ai Yi is also known for its therapeutic effects on arthritis of the joints especially nodular arthritis of the hands and fingers.