Wormwood Moxibustion: An Ancient Immune Boost Therapy to Prevent COVID-19

Moxa or Wormwood sticks have been used as a holistic therapy to treat various illnesses and blockages in the human body. There are also different devices beginners can use to safely perform DIY moxibustion at home. Shutterstock

With winter comes the sneezing season which includes the ongoing potential for catching a case of COVID-19 as well as the seasonal flu. Is there a way to boost the immune system without a vaccine? Moxibustion may be a good choice.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has discovered that there is a “meridian” system in the human body that is responsible for transporting “qi” and “blood” throughout the body. The two substances of qi and blood circulate to maintain balance and stability in various tissues and organs. When the meridian system is blocked, it will affect the transport of substances, allowing “evil qi” or “pathogenic qi” (various factors that cause disease) to invade, and abnormalities to appear in the human body.