Packet of moxa

Made:
1981

Packet of moxa, dried and powdered Artemisia sp. used for moxibustion in the Far East, in plastic bag

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
1981-2080
Materials:
bag, plastic and contents, powder
type:
moxa
credit:
Donated by the East Asia Bookshop and Gallery

Parts

Sample of moxa used for moxibustion in Asia, 1981

Artemisia vulgaris plant, used for moxibustion in Asia, 1981

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Moxa or Artemisia vulgaris is a plant that, once dried, can be burnt in a treatment known as moxibustion. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion is believed to stimulate the flow of the life force known as qi (chi) around the body, something considered essential for wellbeing and good health.

Materials:
powdered moxa
Object Number:
1981-2080 Pt1
type:
moxa
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Packet of moxa

Packet of moxa

Packet of moxa, dried and powdered Artemisia sp. used for moxibustion in the Far East, in plastic bag

Materials:
bag, plastic and contents, powder
Object Number:
1981-2080 Pt2
type:
moxa