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The western word moxibustion is made up of Japanese mog (u) sa, which describes the dried and finely rubbed fibers of mugwort leaves, Artemisia princeps, Japanese = yomogi, and the noun combustio (Latin) "to burn".

Moxibustion is the warming up of acupuncture points by burning the dried leaves of Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort). The needled acupuncture points are heated using moxa cones or moxa cigars. With moxibustion, small amounts of dried, fine mugwort fibers (moxa) are burned off on or above certain therapy points located on the meridians.

According to Chinese tradition, some points are used primarily for burn therapy, while others are reserved for acupuncture. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris, several variants are used in East Asia) has been considered a medicinal and aromatic plant in the East and West since ancient times. The leaves collected in spring are dried, cleaned, ground and processed into fine, light cotton wool.

According to traditional Chinese teachings, the heat of the dying moxa acts on the flow of qi in the meridian system. Moxibustion is used when the body lacks energy and warmth, especially with long-term chronic illnesses and weaknesses. The navel, which is forbidden for acupuncture, is an important toning point in moxibustion